Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes
Strawberries Hawaiian Recipe
Ingredients: 1pkg. (10-oz.) frozen sliced strawberries 1/2 cup red currant jelly 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons rum or syrup from canned pineapple Preparation Method: In 1 1/2-qt. casserole place berries. Microwave at High 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 Minutes, until defrosted. Mash with spoon. Add jelly. Cover. Microwave at High 4 Minutes, or until boiling. [...]
Flaming Peaches Recipe
Ingredients: 4 large fresh peaches, or 1 can (29-oz.) peach halves 1/4 cup apricot jam 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon peach syrup or water 2 teaspoon lemon juice 8 teaspoon currant jelly 8 tablespoons macaroon crumbs 1/4 cup brandy Preparation Method: Peel and halve peaches and remove pits. In 10x6x2-in. dish place peaches cut side [...]
All Seasons Fruit Compote Recipe
This is a tangy, rather than sweet, fruit compote. It may also be served as a meat accompaniment. Ingredients: 1 pkg. (12-oz.) dried apricots 1 can (1-lb.) sliced peaches, drained 1 can (16-oz.) pitted bing cherries, undrained 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/4 cup lemon juice [...]
Easy Fruit Pudding Recipe
Ingredients: 1 can (20 to22-oz.) cherry, blueberry, apple or other prepared fruit pie filling 1 box (about 9-oz.) 1-layer cake mix white, yellow or spice) 1/4 cup cold butter, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or, 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts Preparation Method: Spread pie filling in 8-in. square dish. Microwave [...]
Stewed Dried Fruit Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (12 to 16-oz.) dried apricots or prunes 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups water Preparation Method: In 1 1/2-qt. casserole place fruit, sugar and water. Cover. Microwave at High 8 to 11 minutes, until tender. Serve warm or cold. Makes about 6 to 8 servings.
Cherries Jubille Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cans (16-oz. each) dark sweet cherries 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup brandy Preparation Method: Into 2-qt. casserole drain cherry syrup. Stir in cornstarch, lemon juice, rind and sugar. Microwave at High 5 to 6 Minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, until sauce [...]
Butterscotch Bananas Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup butter 2 large ripe, firm bananas Preparation Method: In 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir together brown sugar and rum. Add butter. Cover. Microwave at High 4 to 5 Minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Cut bananas lengthwise, then crosswise so there are [...]