Magic Chef MCD990ARS User Manual - Page 21

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine broccoli and cauliflower 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tendercrisp; cool. 3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, basil and salt. Pour over vegetables; toss gently to mix. 4 servings HOT JALAPENO SALAD 11/2 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch long thin strips 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced green onion 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped cilantro 1/4 cup Monterey Jack jalapeno cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1. In a 1/2-quart glass casserole, combine cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. Set aside. 2. In a 4-cup glass measure, combine cheese cubes, creamed cheese and vinegar; blend well. 3. Press P-3. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes; stir twice during cooking. Continue cooking on P-HI for 1 minute; stir. Let stand for 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Pour cheese over vegetable mixture; toss gently to mix. 4. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for about 3 minutes or until mixture is heated thoroughly; stir once during cooking. Let stand for 2 minutes. 4 servings CHINESE STIR-FRY 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1/4 cup sliced green onion 4 medium (or 12 small) carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 package (6 oz.) frozen pea pods 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine oil, garlic, ginger and onion. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 minute. Add carrots and green pepper. 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3 minutes. 3. Add pea pods, bean sprouts and soy sauce, stirring to mix; cover. Continue cooking on P-HI for 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3 minutes; stir once. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. 4 servings WILTED SPINACH SALAD 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup bacon drippings or oil 1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1. Arrange bacon on microwave rack. Cover with microwave paper towel. Cook on P-HI for 4 to 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp, rearrange once during cooking. Pour 1/4 cup bacon drippings into a 2-cup glass measure; discard any remaining drippings. Drain and crumble bacon. 2. Wash spinach leaves, pat dry and put in a serving bowl. Add sugar and vinegar to reserved drippings; stir to mix well. 3. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 minute or until boiling. Carefully stir, then pour over fresh spinach. Serve immediately. 4 servings 20