Samsung SMH1622S User Manual - Page 18

the tips toward the center. When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap. Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skins pierced in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting. For a more even cooking result, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cook time. Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (The standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately. RECIPES Beef and barley stew 11_Ibs. beef stew cubes, cut into l_-inch pieces _2 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into _-inch slices (about 1 cup) _ cup barley 1 bay leaf _Atsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine the beef, onion, flour, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is no longer pink, stirring once. 2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaves, and pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 11_ hours until carrots and beef are tender, stirring 2 to 3 times. 3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving. Makes 6 servings. Broccoli and cheese casserole _Acup butter or margarine _Acup chopped onion 1_/2Tbs. flour _ tsp. salt 1Atsp. dry mustard 1/8 tsp. pepper 1_ cups milk _Acup chopped red pepper 8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry) 1. In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2 minutes until the onion is soft, stirring once. 2. Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cook at High for 30 to 60 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth. 3. Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted. 4. Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving. Makes 6 servings. 18 cookn9 9ude Warm potato salad 2 Ibs. small red potatoes, cut into _-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into _-inch pieces 1Acup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour _ tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper 2_ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine the potatoes and _Acup water. Cover with lid. Cook at High until the potatoes are tender (7-10 minutes); stir twice. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. 2. In a medium bowl, cook the bacon at High until crisp (2_/2-31/2minutes); stir once. Place the bacon on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbs. drippings. 3. Combine the drippings and onion. Cover with plastic wrap; turn a corner back to vent steam. Cook at High until tender (1_/_-2_ minutes); stir once. 4. Stir in sugar, salt, flour, celery seed, and pepper. Cook at High until mixture boils (30-40 seconds). Stir in vinegar and 1/2cup water. Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly (1-2 minutes); stir once. Add bacon to dressing. Pour dressing over potatoes. Stir well. Makes 6 servings. Black bean soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1-2 tsp. ground cumin 1. Place the onion and garlic in a 3-quart casserole. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 2 to 4 minutes until tender. 2. Add one can of beans, and mash the beans with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 3. Cook uncovered at High for 10 minutes; stir. Reduce power to Medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir before serving. Makes about 2 quarts. SMH1611 XAA 03898AEN-02.indd 18 2011-10-13 4:04:55