Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients
1/2 cup milk (I use 1%)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips
Method
* Mix together milk, salt and cornstarch in microwave safe bowl.
* Stir in chocolate chips.
* Put in microwave uncovered for 40 seconds on HIGH.
* Stir until chips are well melted& blended.
* Heat another 30 seconds.
* Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't bubble over.
* At this point if it has not thickened, (will depend on wattage of microwave) keep going for 20 seconds intervals, stirring between each one until thickened.
* Do keep an eye on it at all times.
* Eat it right away (which is the way I like it) or let it cool.

Bread Pudding

Ingredients
4 cups lightly packed bread, cut in cubes (about 4 or 5 slices of bread)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk (not skim)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 large eggs, beaten
Method
* Spread bread cubes evenly in an 8-inch round glass pan.
* Sprinkle with the sugar, salt, and raisins.
* Place milk in a 4-cup glass measuring cup and add the butter.
* Microwave on High for four minutes, until butter melts and milk is warm.
* Rapidly, stir in eggs with a fork or small whisk and combine well.
* Pour over bread.
* Microwave on Medium-High for 9 to 12 minutes.
* When cooked, centre may still be slightly soft, but does set up as pudding cools.
* Serve warm or chilled; your preference.