1 lb. franks (8 to 10)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (12-oz.) beer (1 1/2 cups)

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole place franks. Separate onion into rings and distribute over franks. Pour beer over all. Cover. Microwave at High 7 to 9 minutes, redistributing franks so bottom ones are on top after 4 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

3/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash liquid pepper seasoning (tabasco)
1/2 cup water
1 lb. franks (8 to 10). scored

Prepartion Method:

In 2-qt casserole mix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chilli powder, sugar, salt, liquid pepper seasoning and water.

Place in sauce, pushing pieces below surface to prevent overcooking. Cover. Microwave at High 9 to 12 Minutes, rearranging franks after 5 minutes. Serve on buns, if desired, with generous amount of sauce over each. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Ingredients:

1 lb. franks (8 to 10) scored, or 1-lb. Polish sausage (Kielbasa) cut in 1/2-in. Pieces
1 can (1-lb.) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt casserole place meat. Cover with sauerkraut mixed with onions and bouillon. Cover. Microwave at High 12 to 14 Minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 6 minutes, until hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients:

2 cans (1 lb. each) pork and beans
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 lb. winers (8 to 10 cut in thirds

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole stir together beans, onion, ketchup, water, brown sugar and mustard. Add winers, pushing pieces below surface of beans to prevent overcooking. Cover. Microwave at High 13 to 15 Minutes, stirring after 8 minutes, until hot. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients:

1 lb. Polish sausage diagonally sliced in 1-in. Pieces
1 pkg. (8-oz.) brown and serve sausages
1 can (16-oz.) kidney beans, drained
1can (15-oz.) Northern beans, drained
1 can (15-oz.) pinto beans, drained
1 can (8-oz.) tomato sauce
1/3 cup red cooking wine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt casserole place both kinds of sausages. Layer beans evenly over sausage. In one of the empty cans or small bowl mix together tomato sauce, wine, brown sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over sausages and beans.

Insert temperature probe so tip rests on center bottom of dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, arranging loosely around probe to vent. Attach cable end at receptacle.Microwave at High. Set Temp, Set 160 degree.

When oven signals, stir casserole well and let stand 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors and thicken sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

On models not equipped with probe use minimum microwave time and check for doneness.