125g of streaky bacon, rinded and chopped.
25g of margarine.
100g of red lentils.
2 leeks, trimmed, washed and finely chopped.
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped.
1 litre of chicken stock.
30ml of chopped fresh parsley.
Salt and pepper.
Orange shreds to garnish (optional).

Preparation Method

Place the bacon and margarine in a large bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Add the lentils and toss to coat them in the fat, then add the leek, carrots and stock.

Cover and microwave on high for 18 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.

Stir two or three during the cooking time.

Cool slightly, then puree the soup in a blender or food processor.

Add the parsley, season and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until hot.

Garnish with orange shreds and serve.

Serves: 6 people.

3 tbsp Bacon Bits
1/2 cup Bacon Grease
1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
3/4 cup Popcorn Kernels (un-popped)
1/2 tsp Salt

Preparation Method

Take a 6-quart pot and put the bacon grease into it. Place over high heat.

Add a popcorn kernel or two to check whether the bacon grease is hot.

Once the kernels pops, add the rest and cover the pot with a lid.

Shake the pot back and forth to ensure that the un-popped kernels pop.

Once the popping slows down, remove the quart pot from the heat and set aside, for the kernels to finish popping.

Transfer the popcorn into a large bowl and season with the salt.

Toss it together with bacon bits.

Grate the cheddar cheese and sprinkle this on top of the popcorn and toss well.

Serves 10.

3 slices bacon
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup unsifted all purpose flour
1/2 cup sharp grated shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1-2 tbsp. jalapeno peppers

Preparation Method

Place bacon between paper towels and microwave until crisp (about 3 minutes).

Food Processor: Add all dry ingredients to bowl of food processor; pulse until mixed.

Add egg, oil and milk. Process 20 seconds. Add bacon, cheese and peppers. Process 10 seconds.

Mixer Method: Beat together egg, milk and oil in a 2 cup measuring cup. In mixing bowl, combine flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Mix. On low speed, slowly pour in milk mixture. Crumble bacon and add; stir in chopped peppers.

Microwave in oiled silicone muffin cups (or other microwave safe muffin pans lined with paper) until no longer doughy in center and fully cooked through (about 2-4 minutes, but this varies according to the microwave being used). The muffin cups should be filled until 2/3 full.

Settings: HIGH/DEFROST
1. Combine all ingredients in 3-quart glass cas
serole; cover.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH for 10 MINUTES. Stir and recover.
3. MICROWAVE on DEFROST for 50 to 55 MIN¬UTES or until tender. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
5 to 6 Servings
TIP Water should be added, if necessary, during cooking time.

Setting: HIGH
1. Place bacon slices between paper napkin or papertowelsin 11/2-quart (10 x 6) glass baking dish.
2. MICROWAVE for 7 to 9 MINUTES or until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon; drain drippings; crumble ba¬con; set aside. Combine eggs, milk and mayonnaise in medium mixing bowl; beat well with rotary beater. Stir in bacon and remaining ingredients. Pour into baking dish; cover.
3. MICROWAVE for 5 to 6 MINUTES or until center is almost set. Garnish with tomato slices. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
4 to 6 Servings
TIP MICROWAVE on MEDIUM for 6 to 7 MINUTES in step 3.

Settings: HIGH/DEFROST
1. Place bacon between paper napkin or towel in 2-quart (12 x 7) glass baking dish.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH for 4 to 41/2 MINUTES or until crisp. Remove bacon and drain. Coat liver slices with bacon drippings. Arrange in baking dish. Add onions. Cover with plastic wrap.
3. MICROWAVE on DEFROST for 12 to 14 MIN-UTES or until meat loses pink color. Crumble bacon on top. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

Setting: HIGH
1. Place bacon in 2-quart glass casserole; cover.
2. MICROWAVE for 21/2 to 3 MINUTES or until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving extra drippings in cas¬serole. Add potatoes and 12/3 cups water; cover.
3. MICROWAVE for 6 MINUTES. Stir in crumbled bacon and remaining ingredients except bologna, mixing well. Arrange evenly in casserole. Top with ring of bologna; recover.
4. MICROWAVE for 41/2 to 5 MINUTES. 3 to 4 Servings
TIPS If desired, use 12 oz. (3/4 lb.) wieners for bologna. For best heating, arrange spoke fashion around edge of casserole, cutting in half crosswise if necessary. Since wieners are smaller than bologna, reduce final cooking period to 3 minutes.
* MICROWAVE on MEDIUM for 6 to 7 MINUTES in step 4.