Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes
Country barbecued ribs
Item required 11/2 to 2 lbs. country-style ribs Sauce 1/4 cup catsup 1/4 cup chili sauce or tomato sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped onion or 11/2 teaspoons instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/s teaspoon garlic powder or instant minced garlic 1 teaspoon dry or prepared mustard 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Dash [...]
Swiss steak
Item required 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 11/2 to 2-lb, boneless beef round steak, cut into serving pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup catsup Settings: HIGH, ‘DEFROST 1. Place butter in 2-quart (12 x 7) [...]
Hot spiced cider
Item required 2 quarts (1/2 gallon) apple cider or juice 4 cinnamon sticks 16 whole allspice 16 whole cloves 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 lemons, sliced 2 oranges, sliced Setting: HIGH 1. In 3-quart glass pitcher or bowl, combine all in-gredients. 2. MICROWAVE for 15 to 18 MINUTES or until hot. Stir and remove [...]
Hot buttered rum
Item required In each mug, place 1 tablespoon brown sugar; fill mugs 3/4 full with water or apple cider. Microwave, using chart on page 42. Add 1 jigger (11/2 table-spoons) rum and top with 1 teaspoon butter or margarine.
Hot taco dip
Item required 1 cup (8 oz. or 1/2 pt.) sour cream 1 can (101/2 oz.) condensed bean and bacon soup 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Cheddar or American cheese 2 tablespoons dry taco seasoning mix 1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion Setting: HIGH 1. In 11/2-quart glass mixing bowl or serving dish, combine all ingredients; mix [...]
Sweet sour tidbits
Item Required 1 can (131/4 oz.) pineapple chunks, undrained 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup vinegar % cup water 2 cans (5 oz. each) Vienna sausages, drain and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares Setting: HIGH 1. Drain pineapple, reserving 112 cup syrup. [...]