What do you use a microwave for?

Photomom
Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
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I've seen several people mention using microwaves in their T@Bs - what do you cook in them?

I have a small one gathering dust in the basement, left over from when we had the old kitchen and a young son whom I didn't want using the one over the range. Would consider taking it camping if I had some ideas for meals.
John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Defrosting meat, cooking veggies, warming up leftovers, poached eggs, I love microwave popcorn!. @Photomom, at home I cook about 75% of my meals in the microwave, 20% on the grill and about 5% in the oven. I got my first microwave in 1978 and it lasted until about 2010. It was a good one!  I learned to do without it last winter while camping because I reverted to using the gas grill and stove since I camped without electric sites so much.  If you camp with electric, by all means, take one along. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
    For longer trips I keep one in the TV, sits in the back so I don't have to move it around in the T@B.  I like having it for leftovers and oatmeal... lots and lots of oatmeal.

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    The one thing I thought I'd miss the most was a microwave - heating up coffee, leftovers, popcorn, etc. ... Haven't missed it at all - totally surprised.
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Microwave meals that one would make at home.  Simple to use if shore power is available.  Much more complicated and expensive if boondocking.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Frank - Haven't taken those cooking lessons yet? ;-)
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    No PXL.  Still just cutting a one inch slit in the wrapper and waiting for the "ding."
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    :-)
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    Hmm. Don't really cook in it at home, just warm up leftovers, make popcorn sometimes. Would love some recipes.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @Photomom, my favorite can be cooked in the microwave, in a pot on the stove or in aluminum foil on the grill or fire.  

    Fresh green beans, sliced and diced red potatoes, corn, sweet peppers sliced and diced, add ham or sausage (if you desire), add onions (optional) season to taste, add chicken broth, and put it in the microwave uncovered (but put a couple of paper towels under the bowl). Try cooking for increments of 15 minutes, check for tenderness of potatoes and green beans. It's a one pot meal that can have left overs.   Add other veggies if desired. 

    A grill favorite: get some bamboo skewers. Cut up chicken into shish-kabob size (or shrimp or beef or pork) cut up chunks of sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini slices, etc. thread them on skewers. Season to taste. Spray the grill or put aluminum foil on the grill for no mess cleanup, but spray with a cooking oil before lighting the flame. Cook until done. Add other veggies if desired. 

    If you have a Kindle, there are some great camping cookbooks, along with aluminum foil recipes. I have them on the Kindle and the iPhone. It helps when I get tired of the old standbys. I rarely eat out and cook my meals or a group of snow birders get together and coordinate a pot luck dinner to help with variety. 

    And trust me, I am not known for my culinary skills ;). I eat to survive. I do not survive to cook magnificent meals .
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    We always called foil packet meals, Hobo dinners.
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    I'm building up a collection of foil packet dinners that can be cooked on a grill or over a fire. We just did chicken with red potatoes and asparagus in a lemon mustard sauce last night. I love to cook, camping or home.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    History Lesson:

    Hobo's in the 30's often couldn't read or write, so they developed a "sign language" of signs to help other hobo's as they traveled the rail lines. My Maternal Grandmother's house had a smiling cat face on a fence post off of the alley. It meant a nice lady lived there who could always find something for the hobo's to eat. While the budget was stretched so thin with 6 kids and MawMaw and PawPaw, MawMaw always had something for everyone.

    And that is why no friend eats alone on Thanksgiving or Christmas if we have anything to do with it. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @Photomom, search Amazon for "Camping Foil Meals". Lots of cookbooks and for the Kindle also
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    Pinterest has gone downhill, way too commercial now, but I have found a few camping recipes there too.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Here's one I have on my iPad - Good pics ...


  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    That looks yummy. Will check it out, thanks.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Oh yum! Food Pr0n! 
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nothin' better than foil meals cooked over the bar-b-que! I always cook my veggies that way, even @ home. Throw in some chicken, pork, tri-tip, a little seasoning, and wa-la!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    @Pixlated, would you be willing to do a Kindle lend to me for a couple weeks?
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Photomom - Don't think I can as it's from the Apple iBooks store.
  • Mr_Mrs_Gnome
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome Member Posts: 241
    Reminds of my old "manifold chicken". Car smelled like roast chicken for months, till I did a Bbq pork.
    '17 Outback S - TV 2016 Chevy Colorado in "Colorful Colorado"
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome said:
    Reminds of my old "manifold chicken". Car smelled like roast chicken for months, till I did a Bbq pork.
    I remember seeing a cookbook years ago - "Manifold Destiny".
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Mr_Mrs_Gnome
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome Member Posts: 241
    Photomom said
    I remember seeing a cookbook years ago - "Manifold Destiny".
    Kindle version: https://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine-ebook/dp/B001FA0WAW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1468028578&sr=8-1
    '17 Outback S - TV 2016 Chevy Colorado in "Colorful Colorado"
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Microwave: stovetop stuffing (I know, ironic), Mashed Potatoes  (Simply Potatoes), chocolate fudge, baked potato, bacon, steamed veggies (Pampered Chef microcooker), defrosting. I used my George Foreman grill more than my microwave, though.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,262
    I just used mine tonite. Stopped for lunch on the road today, put the leftovers in my fridge, and heated up the leftovers for dinner :)
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • Ramrod
    Ramrod Member Posts: 164
    Has anybody installed a microwave on their T@b?
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I believe someone posted that they were having the factory install one on the T@B they ordered. Other than that everyone seems to just have small, standalone units.
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Here's where I put my 700W counter top microwave.  Out of the way and hidden by the Lagun table top.  Smaller seat cushion made by a local upholstery shop.  Can't wait to see where the factory put theirs.

    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    Does microwave popcorn fit in a  T@B320s microwave?  Maybe the single serving size?

  • Yoshi_TAB
    Yoshi_TAB Member Posts: 583
    Hi, We use one of these poppers with regular popcorn.  They fold down and take little space. They don’t require oil.    Works well. 
    2025 360 CS 
    2021 TAB 320 BD (w/new owner having fun)
    2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Southern Maryland

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