Popty Ping

A blog about microwaves.

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I cannot fathom how pathetic you are.

Even welsh Wikipedia says popty ping. How can it be an offensive welsh word when half of wales uses it?

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I've suggested strawberries, bananas and marshmallows for dipping, but grapes, mini doughnuts and pretzels also work well. Have fun!

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This simple, comforting pud is perfect on its own or garnished with fresh berries.

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Popty Ping is a common North Welsh translation of the word microwave. And the name sake of my blog.

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Make a quick, healthy apple dessert in a flash using your microwave. These apples are 'baked' in the microwave and best served warm with custard, ice cream or Greek yoghurt.

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Every kid will absolutely love these chocolaty, gooey rice crispie treats. Super easy to make with only four ingredients. Great for kids' birthday parties or school fetes. Enjoy this recipe, and get the kids to help!

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A lovely pear spread with a hint of vanilla and ginger. Serve this easy pear spread over bread, scones or toast.

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I don't usually like 'baking' with the microwave, but this recipe works great. The topping comes out crispy on top, moist inside - simply delicious! It's a dessert that's quick and easy to make, too. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or natural yogurt.

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Chocolate coated chewy and crunchy peanut balls. This snack is ideal to make with children.

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This dessert has comfort food written all over it. Leftover rice is microwaved with milk, egg, sugar, sultanas, cinnamon and vanilla extract. For the ultimate indulgence, use a mixture of cream and full-fat milk.

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Try our Steamed Cod with Warm New Potato and Pea Salad recipe

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Make this watercress and salmon pasta dish quicker in the microwave. We've got more pasta recipes to try.

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A delicious chocolate mousse with a surprise of crushed caramelised biscuits at the bottom of each glass. You can find Lotus Caramalised Biscuits at any large supermarket; amaretti biscuits could also work well. I serve this mousse in individual glasses with Cointreau and whipped cream.

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A simple fudge recipe combining chocolate chips, condensed milk, pecans and orange zest. Substitute almonds, walnuts or any kind of nut, if desired.

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This is an interesting twist on the classic that my daughter made at school. It has now become a firm favourite in our house.

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This simple jam can be made entirely in the microwave and is a great way to preserve fresh summer berries when they are cheap and in plentiful supply.

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A genuis recipe for very lemony lemon curd that you can rustle up in a flash in your microwave! It will keep up to 3 weeks in the fridge.