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M e d i t e r r a n e a n di p w i t h
F e ta a n d O l i v e s
Cooks in 8 minutes
Ingredients
1 (16-oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and
drained
1
/2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1
/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1
/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
Preparation
Combine beans, cream cheese, feta
cheese, garlic, lemon juice, dill weed,
lemon pepper and salt in container of
food processor. Cover and process until
smooth. Spoon mixture into a 1-quart round
casserole; cover. Place dish on metal tray.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes at U=4, L=10,
M=3, C=10 or until hot. Sprinkle olives and
parsley over dip before serving. Serve with
assorted crackers or bagel chips. Makes
about 2 cups.
6 A P P E T I Z E R S
t a s t y C h i C k e n bi t e s
w i t h t a r r a g O n - Mu s t a r d
s au C e
Cooks in 6 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1
⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1
⁄2 teaspoon thyme
1
⁄2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1
⁄4 teaspoon salt
1
⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1
⁄2 cup butter, melted
2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts,
cut into 11⁄2-inch cubes
Preparation
In shallow dish, combine bread crumbs,
Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, pepper
and garlic powder; mix well. Dip chicken
cubes in butter and coat evenly with crumb
mixture. Place coated chicken pieces on
metal tray. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes at
U=10, L=10, M=5, C=10 or until done. Serve
with Tarragon-Mustard Sauce for dipping.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tarragon-Mustard Sauce:
In 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine
1 cup sour cream, 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard,
1
⁄2 teaspoon tarragon, 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
and 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Place
cup on glass tray. Microwave at medium
high (7) for 1 minute.
a r t i C h O k e s p r e a d
Cooks in 7 minutes
Ingredients
1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained
and finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2-oz.) jar sliced pimiento, well drained
1
⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt
Preparation
In a 1-quart round casserole, combine
artichokes, mayonnaise, cheese, pimiento
and garlic salt; blend well. Place dish on
metal tray. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes at U=4,
L=10, M=4, C=6 or until thoroughly heated.
Serve warm with assorted crackers. Makes
2 cups.
For a change of flavor, vary this
spread by adding a 4-ounce can
of drained chopped green chilies
or a 6-ounce can of crabmeat,
drained and flaked. Cook as
directed in the recipe.
A P P E T I Z E R S 7
s p i n a C h -s t u F F e d
M u s h r O O M s
Cooks in 3 minutes
t i n y C h i C k e n t u r n O v e r s
Cooks in 71/2 minutes
Ingredients
1
/2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1
/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red
pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey-Dijon mustard
1
/4 teaspoon salt
1
/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg, beaten
Ingredients
1
/2 (12-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach souffle,
thawed
1
/3 cup dry bread crumbs
3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and
crumbled
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1
/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
20 fresh mushrooms, 2 inches in diameter
Preparation
Wash and drain mushrooms; pat dry with
paper towels. Remove stems. Combine
spinach souffle, bread crumbs, bacon,
Parmesan cheese and pepper; blend well.
Divide mixture evenly among mushrooms.
Place mushrooms on metal tray. Cook for
3 to 4 minutes at U=8, L=10, M=6, C=10
or until lightly browned. Makes 20 stuffed
mushrooms.
Preparation
Beat cream cheese and butter together until
light and fluffy. Blend in flour to make a soft
dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface;
knead gently 10 or 12 strokes. Wrap in
plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm
enough to handle.
Combine chicken, onion, red pepper,
mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper;
blend well. Set aside while rolling out
dough. Roll dough on well-floured surface
to 1⁄16-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch
rounds. Place one heaping teaspoon filling
on each pastry round. Brush edges of pastry
with egg. Fold pastry rounds in half over
filling. Seal edges together with a fork.
Brush tops with remaining egg. Place 10
turnovers on metal tray, arranging to fit.
Cook for 71/2 to 81/2 minutes at
U=5, L=5, M=2, C=10 or until golden brown.
Makes 20 appetizers.
8 A P P E T I Z E R S
p a r t y Q u i C h e sQ u a r e s
Cooks in 13 minutes
Ingredients
1
⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
1
⁄4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts,
drained and chopped
1 (6-oz.) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1
⁄4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1
⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Preparation
Cook onions and sweet red pepper in
butter until tender; cool slightly. Combine
onion mixture, artichoke hearts, crabmeat,
eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and
red pepper; mix well. Spoon into a lightly
greased 8-inch square baking dish. Place
dish on metal tray. Cook for 13 to
15 minutes at U=1, L=10, M=3, C=7 or until
set. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares.
Makes 16 squares.
b a r b e Q u e d C O C k t a i l
M e at b a l l s
Cooks in 6 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1
⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
1
⁄4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1
⁄2 teaspoon salt
1
⁄8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
In a bowl, combine all ingredients; shape
into 1-inch meatballs. Place on metal tray.
Cook for 6 to 7 minutes at U=10, L=7, M=4,
C=10 or until done. Drain on paper towels.
Serve with Barbecue Sauce. Makes 50
meatballs.
To make meatballs of uniform
size, scoop the meat mixture
with a melon baller or small ice
cream scoop.
Barbecue Sauce:
In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine 1 cup
chili sauce, 1⁄4 cup seedless raspberry jam,
1
⁄4 teaspoon allspice and 1⁄4 teaspoon hot
pepper sauce. Place cup on glass tray.
Microwave at high (10) for 45 seconds to
1-minute or until hot.
A P P E T I Z E R S 9
Serve Garlic Shrimp as a main dish
by tossing the shrimp and sauce
with hot cooked pasta.
A green salad and crusty bread
g a r l i C s h r i M p
Cooks in 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
Shredded fresh spinach
Grated Parmesan cheese
C O C k ta i l r e u b e n s
Cooks in 4 minutes
Ingredients
24 slices cocktail rye bread, toasted
1
/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
1 (8-oz.) can sauerkraut, rinsed and
drained
1
⁄4 lb. thinly sliced corned beef
11/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Preparation
Spread each bread slice with about
3
⁄4 teaspoon Thousand Island dressing.
Divide sauerkraut evenly among bread
slices. Top each with corned beef; sprinkle
with 1 tablespoon Swiss cheese. Place
12 Reubens on metal tray. Cook for 4 to
5 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=1, C=10 or
until cheese is melted slightly. Repeat with
remaining Reubens. Makes 24 appetizers.
complete this simple but delicious
meal for four.
Preparation
In a 2-quart bowl, combine shrimp, butter,
garlic and parsley; stir to coat evenly.
Spread shrimp in a single layer on metal
tray. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes at U=10,
L=10, M=2, C=10 or until done. Arrange on
shredded spinach; sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 6 appetizer servings.
1 0 A P P E T I Z E R S
C h e d d a r ap p e t i z e r
s Q u a r e s
Cooks in 14 minutes
Ingredients
1
⁄4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1
⁄3 cup milk
1
⁄4 cup dry bread crumbs
1
⁄4 cup chopped green onion
Preparation
Reconstitute tomatoes according to package
directions; drain well and chop. In a medium
bowl, combine all ingredients. Spread
mixture in a lightly greased 8-inch square
baking dish. Place dish on metal tray. Cook
for 14 to 15 minutes at U=1, L=10, M=5,
C=7 or until set. Cool and cut into squares.
Makes 16 squares.
b a r b e C u e d r i b l e t s
Cooks in 13 minutes
Ingredients
2 lbs. baby back ribs, cut in serving size
pieces
Salt and pepper
1
⁄2 cup bottled barbecue sauce
Preparation
Season ribs with salt and pepper; place
meaty side down on metal tray. Cook for
13 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=2, C=10 or
until done. Turn ribs over after 8 minutes
of cooking time. Brush occasionally with
barbecue sauce during last 3 minutes.
Makes 6 appetizer servings.
A P P E T I Z E R S 1 1
s au s a g e pi n w h e e l s
Cooks in 5 minutes
Ingredients
1
⁄2 lb. sausage
1
⁄3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon catsup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1
⁄2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1
⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8-oz.) pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg, beaten
Preparation
Cook sausage and onion until sausage is
thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; stir
occasionally to crumble sausage. Drain
well. Combine sausage mixture, catsup,
lemon juice, Italian herb seasoning and
garlic powder; blend well.
Divide crescent roll dough into 4 rectangles;
pinch perforations to seal. Spread one
fourth sausage mixture down center of each
rectangle. Brush long edges of dough with
beaten egg. Starting at long side, roll up
jellyroll-style, enclosing sausage completely.
Seal edges. Brush dough lightly with egg;
cut each length into 1-inch pieces. Arrange
12 pinwheels on metal tray. Cook for 5 to
6 minutes at U=7, L=5, M=2, C=7 or until
golden brown. Cool slightly on wire rack.
Repeat with remaining pinwheels. Makes
24 appetizers.
1 2 A P P E T I Z E R S
g r e e n O n i O n a n d Ch e d d a r
C h e e s e b a l l
Cooks in 30 seconds
Ingredients
1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1
⁄4 cup finely chopped dried beef
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1
⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1
⁄2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Assorted crackers
Preparation
In 2-quart round casserole, place cream
cheese and butter. Place dish on glass tray.
Microwave at medium (5) for 30 seconds
to 1 minute or until softened. Add Cheddar
cheese, dried beef, onion, Worcestershire
sauce and garlic powder. Beat with an
electric mixer at medium speed until
combined. Shape into a ball; refrigerate
until easy to handle. Roll in walnuts to coat
all sides before serving. Serve with assorted
crackers. Makes one (4-inch) cheese ball.
M e x i C a n C h e e s e di p
Cooks in 5 minutes
Ingredients
1
⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1
⁄2 cup milk
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack-colby
cheese blend
1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1
⁄2 cup chunky salsa
1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chilies
Dash hot pepper sauce
Preparation
In 11⁄2-quart round casserole, combine
onion and butter. Place dish on glass tray.
Microwave at high (10) for 1 to 2 minutes
or until onion is tender. Stir in cornstarch
and milk. Microwave at high (10) for 2 to
3 minutes or until thickened, stirring once.
Add shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa,
chilies and hot pepper sauce. Microwave
at high (10) for 2 to 4 minutes or until
cheeses are melted, stirring once to blend
thoroughly. Serve with taco chips. Makes
about 2 cups.
A P P E T I Z E R S 1 3
s p i C y C a r i b b e a n pe C a n s
t O a s t e d b u t t e r pe C a n s
Cooks in 6 minutes
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter, melted
31/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
4 cups pecan halves
These spicy nuts make a welcome
hostess gift. Or add them to a
salad for extra crunch. Their
intense flavor complements crisp
greens perfectly.
Cooks in 6 minutes
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
4 cups pecan halves
Preparation
Combine butter, jerk seasoning and garlic
salt; blend well. Pour over pecans; stir to
coat evenly. Spread pecans on metal tray.
Cook for 6 to 7 minutes at U=10, L=10,
M=0, C=0 or until toasted, stirring after
41/2 minutes. Spread on wax paper to cool
slightly. Makes 4 cups.
Preparation
Combine butter and seasoned salt; blend
well. Pour over pecans; stir to coat evenly.
Spread pecans on metal tray. Cook for 6 to
7 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=0, C=0 or until
toasted, stirring after 41/2 minutes. Spread
on wax paper to cool slightly. Makes 4 cups.
s u g a r a n d s p i C e w a l n u t s
Cooks in 6 minutes
Ingredients
1
⁄2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cups walnut halves
Preparation
1 4 A P P E T I Z E R S
Combine sugar, cinnamon and butter; blend
well. Pour over walnuts; stir to coat evenly.
Spread walnuts on metal tray. Cook for 6 to
7 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=0, C=0 or until
toasted, stirring after 5 minutes. Spread on
wax paper to cool slightly. Makes 4 cups.
M e a t s
Grec ian Steaks 16
Pork Tenderloin Dijon
with Roasted Vegetables 16
Apple-St uffed
Pork Chops 17
Lemon Pork Chops 17
Maple-Gl azed
Ham L oaf 18
Sherrie d Pea ch
Pork Chops 18
Glazed Pork Roast
with Pineapple Salsa 19
Fruited Pork
Tenderloin 19
Lamb Chops with
Cucumber-Dill Sauce 20
Leg o f Lam b wit h
Caper-Wine Sauce 20
Savory Meatloaf 21
Steak au Poivre 21
Grecian Steaks –
recipe page 16
Peach- Glazed Ham Slice 22
Beef and S pinach
Pinwheel s 22
Meatloaf 23
Italian Pot Roast 23
Stuffed Peppers 24
Swiss Steak 24
M E A T S 1 5
Some of the tenderest steak
cuts are filet mignon, strip,
porterhouse/T-bone and rib-eye.
Buy your favorite cut when it’s on
sale and freeze it for later use.
Wrapped properly, beef can be
successfully frozen for up to
6 months.
G r e c i a n S t e a k S
Cooks in 9 minutes
Ingredients
2 (10-oz.) strip or rib-eye steaks, cut
1-inch thick
Olive oil
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1
/4 cup crumbled feta cheese with olives
Preparation
Brush steaks lightly on both sides with olive
oil. Combine basil, oregano, garlic salt and
lemon pepper; rub on both sides of steaks.
Arrange steaks on metal tray. Cook for 9
to 11 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=2, C=10
or until desired doneness. Turn steaks with
2 minutes of cooking time remaining. Top
each steak with 1 tablespoon feta cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
P o r k t e n d e r l o i n di j o n
w i t h ro a S t e d Ve G e t a b l e S
Cooks in 23 minutes
Ingredients
1
/3 cup dry sherry
1
/4 cup honey-Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1
/2 teaspoon roasted garlic pepper
1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin
4 small red-skinned potatoes, cut into
quarters
11/2 cups carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
Preparation
Combine sherry, mustard, oil, soy sauce
and pepper; blend well. Reserve 1/4 cup
marinade mixture. Pour remaining marinade
into a zip-top plastic bag. Add tenderloin,
turning to coat evenly. Seal bag and
marinate tenderloin in refrigerator for
1 hour, turning occasionally.
Remove tenderloin from bag; brush off
excess marinade. Place tenderloin in a
21/2 quart oval casserole. Combine
potatoes, carrots and reserved 1/4 cup
marinade; toss gently to coat evenly. Spoon
vegetables around tenderloin. Cover.
Place dish on metal tray. Cook for
23 to 24 minutes at U=8, L=10, M=5, C=10
or until meat thermometer inserted in center
registers 160°. Turn tenderloin over and
stir vegetables after 12 minutes of cooking
time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings.
1 6 M E AT S
a P P l e -S t u f f e d
P o r k c h o P S
Cooks in 20 minutes
Ingredients
1
/2 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons orange juice
3
/4 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1
/3 cup finely chopped, unpeeled apple
1
/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons raisins, coarsely chopped
1
/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 center-cut pork chops, cut 1-inch thick
Preparation
In small saucepan, combine jelly and
2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook over low
heat until jelly is melted; stir until smooth.
Set aside.
l e m o n P o r k ch o P S
Cooks in 15 minutes
Ingredients
4 center-cut pork chops, cut 3/4-inch thick
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon thyme
1
/4 teaspoon pepper
1
/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 onion slices
4 lemon slices
Preparation
When buying fresh citrus fruits,
such as lemons, look for fruit with
smooth skin that is free from
blemishes. The juiciest fruit is
heavy for its size and will yield to
slight pressure.
In mixing bowl, combine stuffing mix, apple,
onion, raisins, 1/4 cup orange juice, butter,
orange rind, salt and cinnamon; mix well.
Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Spoon
one fourth of mixture into each pork chop
pocket. Secure opening with wooden picks,
if necessary.
Place chops on metal tray. Cook for 20 to
21 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=3, C=10 or
until done. Turn chops over after 12 minutes
of cooking time. Brush with jelly mixture
during last 10 minutes of cooking time.
Makes 4 servings.
Sprinkle chops with salt, thyme and
pepper. Arrange chops in a 2-quart oblong
casserole. Combine chili sauce and brown
sugar; pour over chops. Place onion and
lemon slice on top of each chop. Place dish
on metal tray. Cook for 15 to 16 minutes
at U=10, L=10, M=3, C=10 or until tender.
Makes 4 servings.
M E A T S 1 7
S h e r r i e d P e a c h
P o r k c h o P S
Cooks in 11 minutes
Ingredients
Ham loaf is a nice change of pace
from that old standby, meatloaf.
Team this easy ham loaf with
baked sweet potatoes, buttered
peas with sliced celery and
apple-cranberry pie.
m a P l e -G l a z e d ha m l o a f
Cooks in 32 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. ground cooked ham
1
/2 lb. ground fresh pork
1
/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1
/2 cup water
1 egg
1
/2 cup finely chopped onion
1
/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1
/4 teaspoon pepper
1
/3 cup maple syrup
Preparation
Combine ham, pork, crumbs, water, egg,
onion, mustard and pepper; blend well.
Form mixture into a loaf in a 7x11 baking
dish. Place dish on metal tray. Cook for 32
to 34 minutes at U=0, L=6, M=5, C=6 or until
done. Brush occasionally with maple syrup
during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
Let stand 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
1 (15-oz.) can peach halves
1
/3 cup chutney, coarsely chopped
1
/4 cup dry sherry
1
/2 teaspoon coriander
1
/4 teaspoon cumin
1
/4 teaspoon ginger
1
/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 loin pork chops, cut 1-inch thick
Preparation
Drain peaches, reserving syrup; fill peach
halves with chutney and set aside. Combine
reserved syrup, sherry, coriander, cumin,
ginger and pepper; blend well. Place
pork chops in zip-top plastic bag; pour
peach mixture over chops. Seal bag and
marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning
occasionally.
Remove chops from marinade; discard
marinade. Place chops on metal tray. Cook
for 11 to 12 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=3,
C=10 or until done. Turn chops over after 9
minutes of cooking time and arrange filled
peach halves around chops. Makes
4 servings.
1 8 M E AT S
G l a z e d P o r k ro a S t
w i t h Pi n e a P P l e S a l S a
Cooks in 43 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
1
/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1
/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1
/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1
/2 teaspoon dried red pepper
1 (2 to 21/2 lb.) boneless pork loin roast
Preparation
Combine pineapple, red pepper, green
pepper, onion, parsley, lemon juice and
pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
Place roast on trivet in a 2-quart oblong
casserole. Place dish on metal tray. Cook
for 43 to 45 minutes at U=4, L=10, M=3,
C=10 or until meat thermometer inserted
in center registers 160°. Turn roast over
after 27 minutes. Brush with Pineapple
Glaze during last 2 minutes of cooking
time. Remove from oven and let stand for
10 minutes. Serve with Pineapple Salsa.
Makes 6 servings.
Pineapple Glaze
Combine 1/4 cup pineapple preserves,
1 teaspoon orange juice and 1/4 teaspoon
ginger; blend well.
.
f r u i t e d P o r k t e n d e r l o i n
Cooks in 18 minutes
Ingredients
1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin
1 cup Madeira wine
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon thyme
1
/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1
/2 cup pitted prunes
1
/2 cup dried apricots
Preparation
Place tenderloin in 11/2 quart oval
casserole. In small bowl, combine wine,
butter, molasses, thyme and garlic powder;
pour over tenderloin. Cover and refrigerate
for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Place dish
on metal tray. Cook for 18 to 19 minutes
at U=8, L=10, M=3, C=10 or until meat
thermometer inserted in center registers
160°. Turn meat over; add prunes and
apricots after 10 minutes of cooking time.
Make certain that fruit is submerged in
liquid. Add additional wine, if necessary.
Makes 4 servings.
Use an inverted oven-proof saucer
or casserole lid for
a trivet.
M E A T S 1 9
l a m b c h o P S w i t h
c u c u m b e r -d i l l Sa u c e
Cooks in 11 minutes
Ingredients
1
/2 cup mayonnaise
1
/2 cup sour cream
1
/2 cup peeled, finely chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
1
/2 teaspoon salt
6 loin lamb chops, cut 13/4 inches thick
Preparation
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour
cream, cucumber, lemon juice, dill weed
and salt; blend well and set aside.
Arrange lamb chops on metal tray. Cook at
U=10, L=10, M=2, C=10 for 11 to 12 minutes
or until desired doneness. Turn chops over
with 2 minutes cooking time remaining.
Serve with Cucumber-Dill Sauce. Makes
4 to 6 servings.
l e G o f l a m b
w i t h ca P e r - w i n e S a u c e
Cooks in 38 minutes
Ingredients
1 (21/2 to 3 lb.) boneless leg of lamb
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
Coarsely ground pepper to taste
Caper-Wine Sauce
Preparation
Cut several slits on top and sides of roast;
insert garlic slice into each slit. Sprinkle
roast with pepper. Place roast on trivet
in a 2-quart oblong casserole. Place dish
on metal tray. Cook for 38 to 43 minutes
at U=3, L=10, M=3, C=10 or until meat
thermometer inserted in center registers
160°. Turn meat over after 20 minutes
of cooking time. Let stand 10 minutes.
Serve with Caper-Wine Sauce. Makes
4-6 servings.
Caper-Wine Sauce
In a 2-cup measuring cup, place 2
tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt,
1
/2 teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon
white pepper. Gradually add 1/2 cup chicken
broth, 1/2 cup half & half and 2 tablespoons
dry vermouth; stir until smooth. Place dish
on glass tray. Microwave at high (10) for 2
to 3 minutes or until thickened and bubbly,
stirring twice. Stir in 2 tablespoons drained
capers.
2 0 M E AT S
S aV o r y me a t l o a f
Cooks in 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1
/2 pound ground pork
2 eggs
1 (2-ounce) jar sliced pimiento, drained
1
/2 cup rolled oats
1
/2 cup finely chopped onion
1
/2 cup shredded carrot
1
/4 cup chili sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic (about 2
cloves)
1 teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon thyme
1
/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1
/4 teaspoon allspice
1
/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, eggs,
pimiento, oats, onion, carrot, chili sauce,
Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic, salt,
thyme, fennel seeds, allspice and pepper;
blend well. Form mixture into a loaf in a
2-quart oblong baking dish. Place dish on
metal tray. Cook for 30 to 32 minutes at
U=0, L=6, M=5, C=6. Let stand 5 minutes
before cutting. Makes 6 servings.
S t e a k a u P o i V r e
Cooks in 10 minutes
Ingredients
1
/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 beef tenderloin filets, cut 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons crushed mixed
peppercorns*
Salt to taste
Preparation
Combine brandy and butter; blend well.
Place filets in a shallow dish; pour brandy
mixture over filets. Marinate in refrigerator
for 30 minutes, turning filets over and
brushing with marinade after 15 minutes.
Remove filets from marinade. Press
peppercorns into both sides with heel of
hand; season with salt to taste. Arrange
filets on metal grill tray. Cook for 10 to 11
minutes at U=10, L=10, M=1, C=10 or until
desired doneness. Turn filets over after 7
minutes of cooking time. Makes 4 servings.
* The amount of crushed peppercorns can
be varied to suit your individual taste.
M E A T S 2 1
P e ac h - Gl a z e d h a m Sl i c e
Cooks in 9 minutes
Ingredients
b e e f a n d S P i n a c h
P i n w h e e l S
Cooks in 9 minutes
Ingredients
1
/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1
/2 cup chopped onion
1
/3 cup finely chopped carrot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach,
thawed and well drained
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon curry powder
1
/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 to 11/2 lb. beef flank steak
To squeeze excess moisture from
thawed spinach, place the spinach
on a dinner plate and put a second
plate on top of it. Squeeze the
plates together over the sink until
the spinach is nearly dry.
1 (83/4-oz.) can sliced peaches, drained
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1
/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 fully-cooked center ham slice, cut
1-inch thick
Preparation
In blender container, combine peach slices,
honey, lemon juice and allspice. Cover and
blend until smooth; stir in lemon rind.
Place ham slice on metal tray. Cook for 9
to 10 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=2, C=10
or until thoroughly heated. Turn ham over
and brush occasionally with glaze after
5-minutes of cooking time. Heat remaining
glaze and spoon over ham before serving.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Preparation
Sauté mushrooms, onion and carrot in hot
oil until tender. Add spinach, salt, curry
powder and pepper; combine thoroughly
and set aside.
Make shallow cuts diagonally across steak
in a diamond pattern at 1-inch intervals.
Repeat on second side. Pound steak into
a 12x8-inch rectangle with a meat mallet.
Spread spinach mixture over steak to within
1
/2 inch of edges. Starting at short end, roll
up steak jellyroll-style; secure with wooden
picks at 1-inch intervals. Cut between picks
into eight 1-inch slices. Place slices, cut side
down, on metal tray. Cook for 9 minutes
at U=10, L=10, M=3, C=10 or until desired
doneness.
Serve with Creamy Mustard Sauce. Makes
4 servings.
2 2 M E AT S
Creamy Mustard Sauce
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour
cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice;
blend thoroughly.
m e at l o a f
Cooks in 31 minutes
Ingredients
1 egg, beaten
11/2 cups soft bread crumbs
3
/4 cup milk
1
/2 cup finely chopped onion
1
/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon basil
1
/4 teaspoon oregano
1
/4 teaspoon pepper
11/2 lbs. lean ground beef
Preparation
In a bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, milk,
onion, green pepper, salt, basil, oregano
and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well.
Form mixture into a loaf in a 2-quart oblong
baking dish. Place dish on metal tray. Cook
for 31 to 33 minutes at U=0, L=6, M=5, C=6
or until done. Let stand 10 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
i ta l i a n P o t ro a S t
Cooks in 40 minutes
Ingredients
1 (21/2 to 3 lb.) boneless chuck roast
1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon pepper
1
/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Water
1
/2 (16-oz.) pkg. frozen sliced carrots,
thawed
1
/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
Preparation
Pierce roast on both sides with a fork.
Place in zip-top plastic bag. Combine salad
dressing, pepper and garlic powder; pour
over roast in bag. Seal bag and refrigerate
for 6 to 8 hours or overnight, turning
occasionally.
Drain meat, reserving 1/3 cup marinade;
add enough water to reserved marinade
to make 1 cup. Place meat and marinade
mixture in 4-quart oval casserole; cover.
Place dish on metal tray. Cook for 40 to 42
minutes at U=6, L=10, M=5, C=10 or until
tender. Turn roast over and add vegetables
after 35 minutes of cooking time. Makes
6 servings.
M E A T S 2 3
A melon baller is a useful tool
for scooping the white pithy
membrane and seeds from
inside the peppers.
S t u f f e d P e P P e r S
Cooks in 14 minutes
Ingredients
4 medium-size green, red or yellow
peppers
1 (103/4-oz.) can cream of tomato soup
1
/4 cup water
1
/2 teaspoon basil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1
/2 cup chopped onion
1
/2 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2
/3 cup cooked rice
1
/2 cup chunky salsa
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese
S w i S S S t e a k
Cooks in 25 minutes
Ingredients
11/2 lbs. tenderized boneless round steak
1
/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1 (141/2-oz.) can whole tomatoes,
chopped and undrained
1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (13/4-oz.) pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon basil
Preparation
Cut steak into serving size portions and
place in a 4-quart oval casserole. Spread
onion slices and green pepper over steak.
Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion
soup mix, parsley flakes and basil; pour over
steak and vegetables. Cover. Place dish on
metal tray. Cook for 25 to 27 minutes at
U=5, L=10, M=1, C=10 or until tender. Let
stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Makes 4 to
6 servings.
2 4 M E AT S
Preparation
Cut open side of peppers; remove seeds and
membrane. Set aside. Combine soup, water
and basil; blend well and set aside. Cook
beef, onion, celery and garlic until meat is
browned; drain. Combine meat mixture, rice,
salsa, salt and pepper. Fill peppers evenly
with meat mixture. Place peppers in a
21/2- quart oval casserole. Cover. Place dish
on metal tray. Cook for 14 to 15 minutes at
U=3, L=7, M=6, C=7 or until done, pouring
soup mixture over peppers during last 2
minutes of cooking time. Sprinkle with
cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Poultry
Moroccan Chicken 26
Citrus Chicken 26
Taco Chicken Platter 27
Chicken and Dressing 27
Chicken and Peppers
in White Wine Sauce 28
Goat Che ese Stuffed
Chicken Breast 28
Chicken Normandy 29
Spicy Orange Chicken 29
Chicken With
Hot Chee se Sauce 30
Chicken a la Roma 30
Chicken Cac ciatore 31
Sweet and Tangy Chicken 31
Oriental Chicken Rosé 32
Chicken Parmesan 32
Chicken Thighs with
Turmeric lends unique color and
flavor to this dish. Turmeric is the
root of a tropical plant related
to ginger. It has a slightly bitter
flavor and bright orange-yellow
color. East Indian cooking
frequently features turmeric and
it is the ingredient that gives
American-style yellow mustard its
intense yellow color.
M o r o C C a n C h i C k e n
Cooks in 18 minutes
Ingredients
2 to 21/2 lbs. chicken pieces
11/2 cups carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 cup chopped onion
3
/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon paprika
1
/2 teaspoon ginger
1
/2 teaspoon turmeric
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon cinnamon
cooked rice
C i t r u s C h i C k e n
Cooks in 10 minutes
Ingredients
1
/3cup orange juice
1
/3 cup lemon juice
1
/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken
breasts
Preparation
In small saucepan, combine orange juice,
lemon juice, lime juice, orange zest, garlic,
sugar and hot pepper sauce. Cook over
medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and whisk in oil; cool.
Preparation
In 21/2-quart oval casserole, place chicken
pieces; add carrots and onion. Combine
broth, lemon juice, lemon rind, paprika,
ginger, turmeric, salt and cinnamon; pour
over chicken. Cover. Place dish on metal
tray. Cook for 18 to 19 minutes at U=8,
L=10, M=7, C=10 or until done. Turn chicken
over and stir carrots after 12 minutes of
cooking time. Serve over rice. Makes
4 servings.
Place chicken in shallow dish; prick in
several places with a fork. Pour marinade
over chicken; cover and refrigerate for
2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove
chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Place chicken on metal tray. Cook for 10 to
11 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=4, C=10 or
until done. Makes 6 servings.
2 6 P O U L T R Y
t aC o Ch i C k e n Pl a t t e r
Cooks in 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 medium tomato, seeded and
chopped (about 1 cup)
1
/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1
/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 (21/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1
/8teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 (11/4-oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1
/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 (5-oz.) skinless, boneless
chicken breasts
Water
Sour cream (optional)
Shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine tomato, green
pepper, onion, olives, cilantro and pepper;
blend well and set aside.
In a shallow dish, combine crushed tortilla
chips, taco seasoning and garlic powder.
Dip chicken in water, then coat both sides
with chip mixture. Arrange chicken on metal
tray. Cook for 10 to 11 minutes at U=10,
L=10, M=4, C=10 or until done. To serve,
top chicken with tomato mixture; garnish
with sour cream and cheese, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
C h i C k e n a n d d r e s s i n g
Cooks in 21 minutes
Ingredients
1 (8-oz.) pkg. herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1
/2cup chopped celery
1
/2cup chopped onion
1 (2-oz.) jar sliced pimiento, drained
11/2 cups chicken broth
1 egg, slightly beaten
1
/2teaspoon sage
6 small chicken thighs (about 11/2 lbs.)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Salt and pepper
Paprika
Preparation
Combine stuffing mix, celery, onion,
pimiento, broth, egg and sage; blend
well. Spoon mixture into lightly greased
21/2-quart oval baking dish. Arrange
chicken thighs over stuffing mixture.
Brush chicken with butter; sprinkle with
salt, pepper and paprika. Cover. Place dish
on metal tray. Cook for 21 to 23 minutes at
U=6, L=10, M=7, C=10 or until chicken is
done. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Salsas are a great way to add
maximum flavor to your food
without adding unwanted fat and
calories. When possible, use a
blender or food processor to make
chopping the salsa ingredients
faster and easier.
P O U L T R Y 2 7
This festive recipe is equally
delicious when a 3-oz. package
of cream cheese is substituted for
g o at C h e e s e st u f f e d
C h i C k e n B r e a s t
goat cheese. If desired, serve the
individual slices as appetizers.
Just secure the slices with a
cocktail pick and arrange on a
serving platter.
C h i C k e n a n d P e P P e r s
i n W h i t e W i n e sa u C e
Cooks in 12 minutes
Ingredients
4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless
chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2
/3 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
2
/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet
red pepper
1 (21/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon sage
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon thyme
1
/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dry white wine
Cooks in 14 minutes
Ingredients
1 (31/2-oz.) pkg. goat cheese,
softened slightly
1
/2 cup finely chopped ready-to-use
sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1
/2 teaspoon roasted garlic pepper
4 (5 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken
breasts
Salt
4 large fresh spinach leaves
Olive oil
Paprika
Preparation
Combine cheese, tomatoes, parsley, basil
and pepper; blend well and set aside. Place
chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty
plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness
with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.
Sprinkle chicken with salt; place a spinach
leaf and 2 tablespoons cheese mixture in
center of each chicken breast.
2 8 P O U L T R Y
Preparation
In 21/2-quart oval casserole, combine
chicken and bacon. Place dish on metal tray.
Cook for 10 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=4,
C=10, stirring occasionally; drain. Add onion,
green pepper, red pepper, olives, sage, salt,
thyme, and pepper. Pour wine over chicken
and vegetables; cover. Place dish on metal
tray. Continue cooking for 2 to 5 minutes
until done.
Roll up, jellyroll-style, starting at short end;
secure with wooden picks. Place rolls,
seam side down in a 2-quart oblong baking
dish. Brush lightly with olive oil; sprinkle
with paprika. Place dish on metal tray. Cook
for 14 to 16 minutes at U=10, L=10, M=2,
C=10 or until done. Let stand 10 minutes.
Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices to serve.
Makes 4 servings.
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