Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes
Stuffed baked potatoes
Item required 4 medium baking potatoes 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk Salt and pepper 1/2 cup shredded process American cheese Setting: HIGH 1. Prick potatoes and place in oven. 2. MICROWAVE for 10 to 12 MINUTES or until fork-tender. Cut potatoes in half. Carefully scoop cooked potato out of shells and into [...]
Acorn squash ‘N’ Apples
Acorn squash ‘N’ Apples 2 acorn or butternut squash Salt 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine Cinnamon Setting: HIGH 1. Pierce whole squash and place in oven. 2. MICROWAVE for 10 to 12 MINUTES, or until squash feels soft to touch. Let stand 5 [...]
Poor man’s caviar
Item required 1 small eggplant, unpeeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 can (4 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaf 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup chopped stuffed olives cup capers [...]
Tangy mustard cauliflower
Item required 1 medium head cauliflower 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Setting: HIGH 1. Place cauliflower in 11/2-quart glass casserole. Add water; cover. 2. MICROWAVE for 8 to 9 MINUTES or until tender-crisp. Combine mayonnaise, onion and [...]
Baked lentils
Baked lentils 1 cup (1/2 lb.) dry lentils, washed and sorted 3 cups water 2 slices bacon, cut into pieces 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup molasses 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon prepared mustard Settings: HIGH/DEFROST 1. Combine all ingredients in 3-quart glass cas serole; cover. [...]
Barbecue wrap-ups
Item required 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted 1/2 lb. cooked roast beef, thinly sliced 1/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce 4 slices (3/4 oz. each) process American cheese Setting: HIGH 1. Place bottom half of buns on paper towel. Top each half with 1 or 2 slices of meat. Spread 1 table¬spoon barbecue sauce over [...]
Hot turkey sandwiches
Item required 1 cup chopped cooked turkey 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 6 slices bread, toasted 6 slices (3/4 oz. each) process American cheese Setting: HIGH 1. Combine turkey, onion, mayonnaise and mus-tard in medium mixing bowl; mix well. Spread equal amounts of turkey mixture on [...]