Preparation method
1.Thaw fish, if frozen; cut into 4 serving-size pieces.
2.In a 1-qt casserole combine brown sugar and cornstarch.
3.Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir pineapple juice into brown sugar mixture.
4.Stir in green pepper, vinegar, soy sauce, chives, and garlic powder.
5.Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% (HIGH) 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until thickened, stirring every minute.
6.Stir in pineapple chunks, set aside.
7.In a 2-qt casserole arrange fish, placing thicker portions toward outside of casserole; cover with waxed paper.
8.Micro-cook on 100% (HIGH) 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, rotating dish a half-turn after half cooking time.
9.Drain well. Remove fish to a serving platter. Spoon pineapple mixture over fish.
10.Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Makes 4 servings.

Preparation method
1.Cut frankfurters diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
2.In a large bowl blend vinegar and cornstarch.
3.Add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic powder, cayenne, and cloves; mix well.
4.Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% (high) 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring every 2 minutes.
5.Stir frankfurters into hot sauce. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% (medium) 7-10 minutes or until frankfurters are thoroughly heated; stir once.
Makes 40.

Preparation method
1.In a 1-quart casserole place sliced carrots and water.Micro-cook carrots, covered, till tender, 9-10 minutes. Drain well.
2.Stir together brown sugar and cornstarch; blend in orange juice, butter, salt, ginger and cloves.
3.Stir mixture into carrots, Micro-cook, uncovered, 2 minutes; stir cook, uncovered, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer.
Serves 4.

Preparation method
1.In a 1-quart casserole mix granulated sugar and cornstarch;gradually blend in 3 tablespoons cold water.Stir in berries.
2.Micro-cook, covered, till berries pop, about 3 minutes, stirring once.
3.Stir in apples and extract. Turn into two 1-cup glass baking dishes.
4.In mixing bowl combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
5.Cut in butter till crumbly.Sprinkle crumb mixture atop fruit in baking dishes.
6.Micro-cook, uncovered, till apples are tender, about 3 1/2 minutes, turning dishes twice.Serve warm.
Makes 2 Servings.

Setting: DEFROST
1.Place butter in medium glass mixing bowl.
2.MICROWAVE for about 2 MINUTES or until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients, except Baked Pastry Shell; mix well; pour filling in shell.
3.MICROWAVE for 20 to 25 MINUTES or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. 9-Inch Pie

Settings: HIGH/DEFROST
1.Place crackers on bottom of buttered 2-quart (12 x 7) glass baking dish; set aside. Combine butter and brown sugar in 4-cup glass measure.
2.MICROWAVE on HIGH for about 2 MINUTES or until butter is melted. Stir in nuts. Pour syrup over crackers.
3.MICROWAVE on DEFROST for 5 to 6 MINUTES or until bubbly. Top with chocolate pieces and MICROWAVE on DEFROST for 2 to 21/2 MINUTES or until chocolate is softened. Spread chocolate evenly overtop. Chill for about 30 MINUTES or until cool; cut into bars.

Setting: DEFROST
1.Combine all ingredients except nuts in buttered large glass mixing bowl; cover.
2.MICROWAVE for 20 MINUTES. Stir and MICRO-WAVE for 15 to 20 MINUTES or until a soft ball forms in cold water. Beat with mixer at medium speed until creamy. Stir in nuts.
3.Pour into a 3-quart (13 x 9) glass baking dish. Cool until firm. Cut into pieces.
60-72 Pieces
TIP MICROWAVE on MEDIUM for 15 MINUTES and then 13 to 15 in step 2.

Setting: HIGH
1.Place apple slices in 2-quart (8 x glass baking dish. Combine flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon in medium mixing bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
2.MICROWAVE for 14 to 16 MINUTES or until ap¬ples are tender.
5 to 6 Servings
TIP In late winter, apples tend to be less juicy so you may want to add 1 to 2 tablespoons water to apples before adding topping.

Setting: HIGH
1.In 2-quart glass casserole, beat eggs. Stir in re-maining ingredients except nuts, mixing until well combined. Sprinkle nuts over top.
2.MICROWAVE for 10 to 12 MINUTES or until tooth¬pick comes out clean and apples are tender. Serve spooned into dishes and topped with ice cream, whipped cream or Nutmeg Sauce, page 135.
6 to 8 Servings
TIPS If desired, use 11/4 teaspoons apple pie spice for cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Substitute chopped fresh peaches for apples.

Setting: HIGH
1.In 4-cup glass measure, combine all ingredients.
2.MICROWAVE for 4 to 41/2 MINUTES or until mixture boils and raisins are plump, stirring occasion¬ally during last half of cooking time.
11/2 Cups Sauce
TIP If desired, prepare sauce ahead and MICRO
WAVE from room temperature, 21/2 to 3 MINUTES, or until hot.