“Microwave [• Magic" Carol Stark gg^~gy^a»g Although local strawberries will not be available for a couple of weeks, grocery stores and markets have featured shipped berries since March. And the won derful aspect of this is... we can enjoy this delicious fruit for lon ger periods of time as opposed to a few short weeks at the start of the summer. Although the shipped varieties aren’t as sweet as locally grown, they can be used success fully in many recipes and are more desirable than frozen. Strawberry desserts are featured in this week’s microwave minutes. Tart Shells 6 tablespoons margarine 1 cup all purpose flour 'A teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Close-outs and discontinued! n ENTERTAINMENT lilfF ; CENTER i, In Whitewash or Oak finish with 1 1 locking top doors and glass lower doors. Or choose similar , model with built-in speakers. ’ OUR CASH AnnA qo PRICE 9Z90i00 Reg. Ret. $1299.95 Lane® Cedar HOPE CHEST White and Brass DAY BED [-TVS Don’t miss this great buy. tuvlTM— *—‘—*—I— | OUR CASH IJJJ- ■ j PRICE Reg. Ret. r= “ ==== l $69.88 $169 95 By: Cut margarine into flour and salt until particles are the size of small peas. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl.-Gather pastry into a ball. Roll into 13 inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circle into six AVi inch rounds. Shape pastry rounds over backs of six custard cups, making pleats so pastry will fit closely. Prick thoroughly with fork to prevent puffing. (Make lots of pricks). Arrange custard cups in circle on 12 inch plate. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 3 minutes; rotating plate 1/2 turn. Microwave until tart shells are dry and flaky, about 2 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Loosen edge of each tart with tip of knife; care ;h tart shell from In Cherry or Oak finish OUR CASH PRICE $529.95' $2 19.95 Discontinued! cup. Let cool on rack. NOTE: To cut circles easily cut around a 10 ounce custard cud. The diameter measures about 454 inches. Now we are ready to make a custard base pudding for the tarts. Custard 254 cups milk 4 eggs 'A cup sugar Dash of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash of nutmeg Pour milk into 4 cup measure. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 4 minutes. Beat eggs, sugar, salt and vanil la in 154 quart bowl. Gradually stir in hot milk. Pour into bowl and sprinkle with nutmeg. Cover loosely and microwave on MEDIUM heat (50 percent) until edges begin to set, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn bowl and microwave on MEDIUM LOW (30 percent) until knife inserted in 3 or 4 places comes out clean 5 to 7 minutes longer. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours. When ready to serve, fill tart shells with custard. Slice fresh strawberries on top of custard in a decorative manner and top with a dab of whipped topping. Rhubarb With Strawberries 4 cups 1 inch rhubarb or about 1 pound V* to 1 cup sugar 'A cup water 1 cup halved, fresh strawberries Mix rhubarb, sugar and water in 2 quart casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high (100 per cent) 5 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave until rhubarb is tender and slightly transparent, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Stir in strawberries. SECTIONAL SET With a full size innerspring sleeper, and a zero proximity recliner that allows you to place it flush against the wall Close-out! OUR CASH * SPECIAL! 5329995 5889.04 LANCASTER YORK CHAMBERSBURG CARLISLE 3019 Hempfand Road 4585 West Market Street 1525 Lincoln Way East 1880 Harrisburg Pike 717-397-6241 717-792-3502 717-261-0131 717-249-5718 mL- J STORE HOURS: Monday Thru Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Strawberries Hawaiian 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen sliced strawberries 54 cup red currant jelly 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons rum or syrup from canned pineapple In 154 qt. casserole place ber ries. Microwave at HIGH for 254 to 354 minutes, until defrosted. Mash with spoon. Add jelly. Cov er. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes or until boiling. Mix cornstarch with rum or syrup. Add to hot strawberries. Stir well. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes more, until thick. Makes about 154 cups of sauce for ice cream Fresh Strawberry Jam 414 cups crushed fresh strawber ries (wash and stem before crushing). 1 box (154 oz.) powdered fruit pectin 7 cups of sugar In a 3 quart casserole place ber ries and pectin. Stir well. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes until mixture is at a full rolling boil. Add sugar to boiling mixture and stir well. (Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes, uncov ered, stirring after 5 minutes, until mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Then, time for 1 minute of boiling. Skim off foam with metal spoon, stirring jam about 5 minutes before ladling into prepared glas ses. Seal. Makes about 8 cups. Twin Berry Shrub Shrubs are old-fashioned spar kling punches made with berry juice and carbonated beverage. 20 ounces of strawberries frozen 2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen raspberries in pouch 1 can (6 oz.) frozen lemonade concentrate 2 quart club soda, well chilled Pine Finish COUNTRY BEDROOM 5 piece set has dresser, mirror, OUR CASH PRICE headboard, Aaaa OQ nightstand and chest. y«OUiOO Lincutw Arming, Saturday, May 16, 199247 Place berries in microwave. Microwave at HIGH 12 to 14 minutes. When berries have com pletely thawed, sieve to remove all seeds. In a small glass bowl place lemonade. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes. Add to the sieved berry syrup. Chill. Just before serving, blend berry juice mixture with club soda in festive glasses or in punch bowl. Decorate with lemon slices if desired. Makes about 3 quarts. Fluffy Strawberry Marshmallow Pie Crumb pie shell 1 package (10 oz.) large marshmallows 'A cup milk 1 cup whipping cream, whipped In a 3 quart casserole place marshmallows and milk. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Chill in refrigera tor about 30 to 40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Fold in whipped cream and straw berries. Pour into crust and deco rate with reserved crumbs or addi tional whipped cream. Refrigerate several hours or over night. Crumb Pie Shell 'A cup butter VA cups fine cookie crumbs (van illa wafer, graham cracker, choco late wafer, gingersnaps. 2 tablespoons sugar In 9 inch pie plate place butter. Microwave at HIGH 'A minute, until melted. Blend in crumbs sugar. If desired, reserved tablespoons crumb mixture garnish. Press firmly and evenly into 9 inch pie plate. Microwave at HIGH 2 to I'A minutes, rotating dish '/i turn after 1 minute. Makes 1 (9 inch) crumb shell. BRASS “TOUCH” LAMP Smoked shade Reg. 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