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Using your microwave allows you to prepare more exciting meals in less time.  And give more time for other things in your life with the same great taste!

 

Page Last Updated: 02/16/2006 04:02 AM

Index of Microwave Recipes

Apple-Spice Cupcakes

Baked Orange Roughy with Parsley Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp 2 

Barbecued Pork Ribs  

Barbecued Round Steak

Beef  'N' Noodle Casserole

Beef-Noodle Stroganoff 

Beef Stew 

Blueberry Parfaits 

Bran-Nut Muffins

Broccoli Au Gratin

Broccoli Rice

Brown Rice Almandine

Caramel Popcorn

Cashew Chicken

Cheezy Broccoli-Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chili Dip

Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup 

Cheesy Pork and Cabbage

Chicken And Dumplings

Chicken Breast Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore 

Chicken with Artichokes

Chili Cheese Nachos

Chocolate Peppermint One-Bowl Brownies

Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin Bread

Company Chicken

Confetti Popcorn Balls  

Corned Beef Dinner

Corn Muffins 

Cranberry-Ham Loaf  

Creamy S'More Pie

Easy Chicken Rice

Eggplant Italiano  

Face-Up Reuben’s 

Festive Fruit Bark  

Five Minute Chocolate Fudge 

Four Bean Hot Dish

Fruited Ham Slice

Glazed Franks With Parsleyed Rice

Great American Potato Salad

Green Chile Con Queso

Ham and Potato Scallop

Hamburger Patties

Ham Tetrazzini  

Hasty Hash Brown Scramble

Herbs and Chicken

Honey-Basil Carrots

Honeyed Ham Patties

Hot Bean Dip

Hot Dogs and Vegetables

Hot Heroes

Irish Mud Pie 

Italian Fillet of Sole  

Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp

Krispie Marshmallow Treats

Lemon-Buttered Cod Fillets

Lobster Thermidor 

L’Orange Chicken

Mandarin Chicken and Rice 

Marinated Sweet and Sour Wings  

Microwave Carmel Corn 

Microwave Hollandaise Sauce

Microwave Meatloaf

Microwave Scampi

Mints 

Nachos  

Nut’s & Bolts

Nut Goody Candy

Old-Fashioned Shortcake

Orange Roughy Sunshine

Oriental Sausage and Rice Casserole

Party Mix 

Peanut Brittle  

Pecan Pie 

Poached Salmon with Sour Cream Sauce

Pot Roast for Two  

Pralines 

Quesadillas

Quick Browned Potatoes 

Ratatouille

Ravioli Casserole

Rice, Cheese & Zucchini Boats

Salsa Dip

Sauced Pork Chops

Saucy Barbecue Meatballs

Sausage and Bean Casserole  

Savory Cheese Bread

Spanish Chicken

Spicy Pork

Steak and Onions

Stuffed Mushrooms 

Super-Easy Rocky Road Fudge

Supper Pie 

Sweet & Sour Cocktail Weiner's

Sweet and Sour Turkey

Swiss Chicken and Ham Roll-Ups 

Taco-Topped Potato

Thai Broccoli

Tomato Halves

Triscuit Pizza

Tuna-Cashew Casserole  

Tuna, Tomato, and Cheese

Turkey Divan

Vegetable Quiche

Vegetable Stir-Fry 

Zesty Chicken Marengo

Zesty Smoked Sausages

Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Soup 

Cashew Chicken

3 tablespoons oil

1 to 1-1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

Garlic powder, to taste

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoons sherry

1 tablespoons corn starch

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1 medium green or red pepper, cut into small chunks

1/2 cup cashew halves

 

In an oblong microwave safe baking dish, heat oil  on HIGH for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Add the

chicken, garlic, soy, sherry, corn starch and ginger to oil. Cook on HIGH for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2

minutes or until tender.  Stirring once during cooking. The cooking times will vary with different

makes and models of microwaves. Let stand 3 minutes before serving. Serves 4

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Turkey Divan

2 (10-ounce) frozen broccoli spears

6 to 8 slices turkey, cooked

1-1/2 cups American cheese, shredded

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

1 (3-1/2 ounce) can French-fried onion rings

 

Place the broccoli in a 2-quart glass casserole dish.  Cover and Microwave on High for 10 to 12

minutes.  Place the turkey and cheese on top.  Spoon the soup over the top of the cheese.  Cover.  Microwave for an additional 10 minutes on High.  Place the onion rings over the top and Microwave

on High for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the onion rings are heated through.  Yields: 4 to 6 servings.

 

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Herbs and Chicken

1/4 cup margarine

1-1/2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 (2-1/2 to 3-pound) frying chicken, cut up

 

Place the margarine in a glass bowl.  Microwave on High for 1 minute or until margarine is melted.  Combine the stuffing mix, salt and pepper.  Roll the chicken pieces in margarine and the roll in the stuffing mix.  Place the chicken skin side down, in a 12 x 7-inch glass baking dish.  Microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes; turn the chicken.  Microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes longer or until chicken test done.

 

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Cheezy Broccoli-Rice Casserole

1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

1 cup cooked rice

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 package broccoli, frozen and chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 (8-ounce) jar Cheez Whiz

 

In a large saucepan cook the rice and onion flakes. Remove from heat and drain.  Add the soup to the

cook rice.  Mix well.  Microwave broccoli on High for 6 minutes.  Add the broccoli to the rice mixture.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Place in a 2-quart glass casserole dish and top with Cheez Whiz.  Cover the casserole dish.  Microwave on High for 10 minutes or until the cheese bubbles.  Serves: 6.

 

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Four Bean Hot Dish

1/2 pound lean ground beef

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 pound bacon, cut up

1 onion, chopped

1 can butter beans, drained

1 can lima beans, drained

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 large can pork and beans

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon mustard

2 tablespoons molasses

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup catsup

 

In a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish brown the ground beef, onion, and bacon.  Remove and drain

excess fat.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Microwave on High for 10 to 15 minutes

or until mixture boils.  Microwave on Simmer and cook for 30 to 40 minutes.  Serves: 6

 

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Broccoli Au Gratin

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

1 cup milk

1 cup (4 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded

 

Remove wrappers from the boxes; place the boxes in a flat baking dish and pierce the boxes

with a fork.  Microwave at HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes or until done, rearrange the boxes once. 

Drain the broccoli, and set aside.  Place the butter in a 4-cup glass measuring cup.  Microwave

on High for 20 seconds or until the butter is melted.  Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.  Mix until

smooth.  Gradually mix in the milk.  Stir to mix well.  Microwave on High for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes;

stirring at 1 minute intervals until the mixture is thick and bubbly.  Add the cheese, stirring until melted.  Arrange the broccoli on a warm serving platter.  Spoon the sauce over the broccoli. Serve at once. 

Serves: 4 to 6.

 

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Hot Dogs and Vegetables

6 wieners, cut into 1-inch pieces

1-1/2 cups rice, cooked

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

Dash of chili sauce

Green pepper strips

 

In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the wieners, rice, tomato sauce, mixed vegetables,

onion, salt, and chili sauce.  Mix well.  Microwave on High for 10 to 15 minutes.  Top with

green pepper strips.  Microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes longer.

 

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L’Orange Chicken

1 (2-1/2 to 3 pound) frying chicken, cut up

1/3 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Garlic, to taste

 

Place the chicken in a 2-quart glass baking dish.  Combine the remaining ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.  Pour over the chicken.  Cover. Microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes.  Turn the chicken pieces over and cover.  Microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through.

 

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Baked Orange Roughy with Parsley Sauce – Thanks Cindy

1 pound Orange Roughy fillets

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup mayo

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 teaspoons dill

1 teaspoon lemon juice

 

Combine mayo, chopped parsley, green onion, dill and lemon juice. Set aside.

Arrange fish in Pyrex baking dish. Dot with butter. Cover with plastic wrap and

microwave HIGH for 4 min. Spread parsley topping over fish. Cover with plastic

wrap and microwave HIGH for 3 min. Let sit for 5 min. before serving. Serves 4.

 

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Orange Roughy Sunshine– Thanks Cindy

1 pound Orange Roughy fillets

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons orange juice

1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1/4 teaspoons nutmeg

Salt and peppers to taste

 

In shallow microwave dish, place fillets with thickest parts to outside edge of dish.

Combine remaining ingredients and brush over fillets. Cover dish with

plastic wrap turned back at one corner for venting. Cook 4 to 5 min. on HIGH

(100 %), rotating dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking time. Let stand 2 min.

 

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Apple-Spice Cupcakes

1 (1 pound 3-ounce) package spice cake mix

1 (22-ounce) can apple pie filling

1/2 cup sour cream

2 eggs

1/2 cup raisins

 

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and blend well.  Spoon the batter into

paper-lined microwave safe muffin cups, filling ½ full.  Microwave 6 at a time on High

for 2 to 3 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

 

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Quesadillas

1 flour tortilla cut in half

3 tablespoons cheese, grated

1 teaspoon green chilies

 

Place a tortilla half on a microwave safe plate. Sprinkle one side of flour tortilla

with cheese. Place the green chilies on top of cheese. Place the other tortilla

half on top. Warm in microwave oven until cheese melts. Serves: 1.

 

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Chicken And Dumplings

3 tablespoons margarine

1 medium onion, sliced

1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can mushroom soup

1/2 cup milk

1-1/2 cup chicken, cubed cooked

1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas

8 ounce can refrigerator biscuits

Parsley flakes

 

In a 2-quart, glass casserole bowl, combine the margarine onion and green pepper. 

Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Add the soup, milk and chicken; cover. Microwave

on High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once, Add the green peas; cover, Microwave on

High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once. Arrange the biscuits in a ring around the edge

of casserole; sprinkle with the parsley. Microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once.

 

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Bran-Nut Muffins

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

5 teaspoons baking powder

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups whole bran cereal

1 cup nuts, chopped

2 eggs, beaten

1-1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup cooking oil

1/4 cup bran cereal, crushed

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, whole bran cereal and nuts; mix well. In another bowl, combine the eggs,  milk and oil; mix well. Stir into the dry mixture just until all flour is moistened. Line microwave muffin cups with paper liners. Fill the muffin cups 1/2 full. Sprinkle with the crushed bran cereal. Microwave 6 muffins at a time on Medium for 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, rotating muffin pan once halfway through cooking time.

 

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Vegetable Quiche

1 zucchini, sliced

12 mushrooms, sliced

1 cup green peppers, sliced

1 pound spinach, cooked, drained well and chopped

4 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated

1/2 cup cream

1 tablespoon flour

1 tablespoon oil

2 teaspoon dill, chopped

1/4 cup butter

Paprika

 

In an 8-cup casserole, combine vegetables and butter. Cover and cook on High for

5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Add spinach and set aside.

In another bowl, combine the egg, flour, cream, oil, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese.

Mix well. Pour the mixture over the vegetables, cover with Mozzarella cheese, and

sprinkle with paprika. Put on a raised rack in microwave and cook at Medium - High

for 15 to 17 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves: 4.

 

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Beef  'N' Noodle Casserole

4 ounces dried beef, cut into small pieces

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cups uncooked noodles

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon parsley flakes

1-1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

 

Place the dried beef and 1-cup water in a 2-quart glass casserole dish.  Microwave on High

for 2 to 3 minutes or until the water comes to a boil.  Remove from Microwave and drain.  Stir

in the onion, noodles, soup, milk, 1-cup water, and parsley flakes.  Cover.  Microwave on High

for 5 to 6 minutes longer or until the noodles are tender.  Stir in the cheese and cover.  Microwave

on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 5 minutes.  Serves: 5 to 6.

 

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Corned Beef Dinner

1 (3-pound) corned beef brisket

1 bay leaf

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 medium carrots, sliced diagonally

1 medium cabbage, cut in wedges

 

Place the brisket, bay leaf, onion and pepper in a 3-quart glass casserole; add 3-1/2 cups

water. Cover. Microwave on High for 30 minutes. Turn dish 1/4 turn. Microwave on High for

30 minutes longer. Turn the brisket over. Add the potatoes and carrots; cover. Microwave on

High for 10 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave on High for 5 to 10 minutes longer. Add

the cabbage; mix well. Cover. Microwave on High for 12 to 15 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Test for doneness. Microwave on High for 5 to 10 minutes longer if needed. Do not overcook. Serves: 6

 

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Savory Cheese Bread

2-3/4 cups flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1 package dry yeast

1 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1 package dry onion soup mix

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

 

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter. Cut through mixture with pastry

blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in

1/4-cup warm water.  Add the dissolved yeast, milk and egg to crumbly mixture.  Beat

with a spoon until well blended. Combine 2 tablespoons soup mix and 1/4-cup cheese;

mix well. Set aside. Add the remaining soup mix and cheese to the batter; stir well. Pour

batter into 2 greased 8 x 4 x 5-inch glass loaf pans. Sprinkle with the reserved soup mix

mixture. Cover lightly.  Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until dough

slightly puffy.  Microwave 1 loaf at a time on Low for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the dish 1/2

turn after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.

 

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Corn Muffins 

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup drained canned whole kernel corn

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup vegetable oil

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients; mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Place paper liners in four 6-ounce glass custard cups; fill half full with batter. Arrange the cups in a ring on a glass plate.  Microwave at HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until surface is almost dry, rotating plate after half the time. Let stand on a wire rack 2 minutes. Repeat procedure with remaining batter. Yield: 8 muffins.

 

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Sweet and Sour Turkey

4 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules

Dash of ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1-1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 (6-ounce) package frozen pea pods

2 tablespoons water

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

1 large stalk celery, sliced diagonally

1 cup turkey, cooked & cubed

1 (15-1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks packed in own juice (juice reserved)

 

Place the pea pods and water in a 2-quart casserole dish; cover. Microwave at High for

2 to 3 minutes or until defrosted. Break apart and drain. Stir in onion, green pepper, celery,

turkey, and pineapple chunks; set aside. In a 4-cup measure, combine cornstarch, bouillon,

ginger, salt, and brown sugar. Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, and pineapple juice. Microwave

at High for 2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until sauce is clear and thickened, stirring every minute. Fold

sauce into the turkey mixture; cover.  Microwave on High for 4 to 6 minutes or until heated through. 

Serves: 4 at 188 calories.  Exchange Values: 1 vegetable + 2 fruit + 1-1/2 lowfat meat.

 

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Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin Bread

5 cups flour

1/2 cup raisins

2 packages yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups milk (2% or less)

1/2 cups water

Cornmeal

 

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, raisins, yeast, sugar, salt, cinnamon and soda. In a saucepan or microwave safe bowl, combine milk and water and heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees). Gradually add liquid to dry ingredients and beat well. Stir in the remaining 2-cups flour to make a stiff batter. Spoon into 2 - 9 x 3 x 5-inch glass loaf pans which have been greased and coated with cornmeal. Sprinkle top. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place 45 minutes. Microwave on High (1 loaf at a time) 6-1/2 minutes. Surface will be flat and pale. Allow to rest 5 minutes before removing from pan. Slice and toast.

 

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Chicken Breast Cacciatore

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup cornflake crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1 egg, beaten

2/3 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

 

In a glass or microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and

garlic powder. Mix well. Cover and microwave on High for 2 minutes; stir. Cook at Medium

power for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture simmers, stirring once; set aside. In another bowl

or plate, combine the crumbs, Parmesan and parsley. Dip the chicken into the egg, and then

roll in crumb mixture. Place in a lightly greased shallow 3 quart glass casserole dish. Cover

 and microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating a half turn after 5 minutes. Pour the

tomato mixture over chicken; sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Cook, uncovered, at Medium

power for 3 to 5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

 

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Face-Up Reuben’s

4 slices, rye bread, toasted

1/2 pound corned beef, sliced

1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained

1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing

4 slices, Swiss cheese

 

Place the rye bread on a paper towel-lined glass platter.  Layer with the beef,

sauerkraut and dressing.  Top with cheese slice.  Cover.  Microwave on High

for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.  Let stand for 2 minutes prior to serving.

 

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Hasty Hash Brown Scramble

2 cups (8-ounce) frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped

1/4 cup green onions with tops, chopped

4 eggs

1/4 cup skim or low-fat milk

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese (or your favorite cheese)

 

Evenly spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spay.  Add the potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions.  Mix well.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Cook on full power until the pepper is crisp-tender.  This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.  In another bowl beat the eggs together with the milk, garlic salt and red pepper until well blended.  Stir into the vegetables.  Cover and cook on full power for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Stir to move cooked portions at edges to the center.  Continue cooking covered, on full power until the eggs are almost set, approximately 2 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheese if desired.  Cover.  Let stand until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, this should take about 1 to 2 minutes.  Serves: 4.

 

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Easy Chicken Rice

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/3 cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup quick cooking rice

1 cup chicken, cubed & cooked

1 (7-ounce) can cut green beans, drained

1 (5-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

 

In a 2-quart glass casserole dish combine all of the ingredients and mix well. 

Cover and microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Serves: 4.

 

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Hot Heroes

1/2 French bread loaf, un-sliced

Salami slices

Ham slices

Bologna slices

2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing

Swiss cheese slices Mozzarella cheese slices

 

Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Place the meat slices on the bottom half of the

bread. Sprinkle with the salad dressing. Top with the cheese slices and top half

of bread. Secure with toothpicks. Wrap in paper towels. Microwave on Low for

2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Cut into

4 sandwiches. Yield: 4 servings.

 

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Chicken with Artichokes

1/2 cup slivered almonds

2 cup quick-cooking brown rice

1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichokes, thawed

1 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons instant minced onion

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1 (2-1/2 to 3-pound) frying chicken, cut up

Paprika

 

Place the almonds in a shallow glass baking dish. Microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking dish; set aside. In a shallow baking dish combine the rice, artichokes, broth, wine, onion, salt, lemon rind and oregano; mix well. Wash and pat dry the chicken pieces. Arrange the chicken pieces, skin side up, in a single layer over the rice mixture. Sprinkle with paprika; cover. Microwave on High for 18 to 22 minutes or until the chicken is done, turning dish every 5 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serves: 4 to 6.

 

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

8 ounces Canadian-style bacon, cut into 12 slices & cooked

12 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 12 strips

1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce

1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Chili sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

 

Place the bacon on a microwave safe rack; cover with paper towel. Microwave on

High for 1 minute; pat dry on paper towel. Let cool slightly. Wrap one shrimp and

one pepper strip in each piece of bacon; secure with wooden toothpick. Place in

11 x 7-inch microwave safe baking dish. Repeat with the remaining bacon, shrimp

and bell pepper. In small bowl, combine the teriyaki, chili and hoisin sauces with 2

tablespoons water; mix well and pour over the shrimp. Cover and let marinate in the

refrigerator for 2 hours, turning once. Uncover and microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes,

or until the shrimp are cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves: 4.

 

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Barbecued Round Steak

1 (2-pound) round steak, cut into serving pieces

1/2 cup onion, minced

1/2 cup celery, minced

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can tomato soup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoon prepared mustard

1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

 

Place the steak pieces into a 3-quart glass casserole dish.  In a small bowl combine

the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Pour the mixture over the steak.  Cover and

refrigerate for several hours.  Cover and microwave on simmer for 40 to 50 minutes.

 

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Steak and Onions

1 (2 pound) round steak

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can mushroom soup

1 (3-1/2 ounce) jar cocktail onions, drained

1 tablespoon parsley, snipped

 

Cut the steak into serving-sized pieced.  In a 3-quart glass casserole dish

combine the steak, soup, onions, parsley, and 1/4-cup water.  Mix well. 

Refrigerate overnight.  Microwave on Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes.

 

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Zesty Chicken Marengo

1 (2-1/2 to 3 pound) frying chicken, cut up

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can golden mushroom soup

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can tomato soup

Garlic powder, to taste

1 (1 pound) can pearl onions, drained

2 tablespoons cornstarch

 

Combine chicken, soups, garlic powder and onions in a 3-quart glass casserole dish.  Cover and microwave on High for 28 to 30 minutes.  Stir once during the cooking.  Thicken the sauce with cornstarch dissolved in 2-tablespoons water.  Microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes longer.  Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

 

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Honeyed Ham Patties

1 pound ham, ground cooked

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoon milk

2 teaspoon parsley flakes

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

2 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vinegar

Dash of ground cloves

2 tablespoons orange juice

 

In a large bowl combine the ham, egg, bread crumbs, onion, milk, parsley flakes and

mustard; mix well. Shape into 4 large patties. Place in square glass baking dish; set

aside. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, honey, vinegar and cloves; mix well.

Spread half the brown sugar mixture over patties. Stir orange juice into remaining brown

sugar mixture; set aside. Cover patties loosely. Microwave on High for 4 minutes; rotate dish.

Microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes or until patties are firm in center. Cover with reserved

brown sugar glaze. Yield: 4 servings

 

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Nut’s & Bolts

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

2 cup pretzel sticks or knots

1/2 cup Spanish peanuts (other nuts can be substituted)

 

In a 3-quart microwave container (preferably not glass), combine the sugars and water. 

Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes; stir to mix well.  Microwave uncovered for

5 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, or until firm ball forms (drop a small amount

in cold water and it should form a firm ball).  Watch the mixture carefully, as it burns quickly

after passing the point of being done.  Stir in the vanilla, pretzels and peanuts until the mixture

sugars.  Spread on wax paper.  Let stand until firm.  Store in airtight container. 

 

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Cheesy Pork and Cabbage

1 to 1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 can Cheddar cheese soup

4 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon caraway seed

Dash of pepper

1 teaspoon vinegar

5 cups cabbage, shredded

 

Place the pork chops in a 2-1/2 quart glass casserole dish.  Cover and Microwave on

High for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chops are no longer pink.  Combine the soup, carrots,

brown sugar, salt, caraway seed, pepper and vinegar with the chops.  Mix well.  Cover and

Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until bubbling.  Add the cabbage; cover and Microwave an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the meat and cabbage is tender.  Stir about every 5 minutes.

 

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Microwave Carmel Corn  

1 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Butter

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 cup White Corn Syrup

3 to 4 quarts Popped Pop Corn

 

In a large glass bowl combine the brown Sugar, butter, white corn syrup and salt. Bring the ingredients

to a boil in microwave and cook on High for 2 minutes.  Remove from microwave and mix in baking soda.  Put popped corn into a brown paper bag and pour mixture over pop corn in bag and shake well.  Place the bag with pop corn into the microwave and cook on High for 1-1/2 minutes, remove from microwave and shake the bag.  Place the bag back into the microwave and cook on High for an additional 1-1/2 minutes, take out and shake. Pour caramel corn onto a cookie sheet or waxed paper to cool.  Enjoy!

 

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Spicy Pork

1 (16-ounce) can tomatoes

1 medium onion, sliced

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 pork chops

 

In a 3-quart glass casserole dish combine the tomatoes, onion, celery, green pepper,

chili powder, salt, and pepper.  Mix well.  Arrange the chops on top.  Cover.  Microwave

on the setting that you use for roasting or Medium power.  Roast for 13 minutes and turn the chops.  Microwave at the same setting again for an additional 13 minutes or until chops are done. Serves: 4.

 

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Saucy Barbecue Meatballs

1 pound lean ground beef

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon instant minced onions

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup catsup

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoon soy sauce

 

In a large bowl combine the beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, and salt.  Mix well, shape

into 15 meatballs, 1-1/2 inches in size.  Arrange in microwave safe pie plate.  In a small

bowl combine the catsup, brown sugar, and soy sauce.  Spoon over the meatballs.  Cover

with wax paper.  Microwave on high 6 to 7 minutes.  Serves about 5. 

 

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Broccoli Rice

1/4 cup quick cooking rice

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon margarine

1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules

1 cup of coarsely chopped broccoli

2 tablespoons of chopped green or sweet red pepper, optional

 

Combine the rice, water, margarine and bouillon granules in a 1-quart microwave

safe casserole dish. Add the broccoli and green or sweet red pepper, if desired.

Cook, covered on High for 3 to 5 minutes or until the broccoli is crisp tender. Let

stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir before servings. Serves 2.

 

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Great American Potato Salad

4 cup peeled cubed potatoes

1/3 cup water

1 cup Miracle Whip

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup celery, sliced fine

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sweet pickle, chopped

1/2 cup green pepper or pimento