fs, w e ‘ Microwave Delights: Less Time To Prepare, Equal Enjoyment The microwave cooking phe nomenon that began in the 1970 s has become a modern staple for many families incessantly on the go. But you can still retain the fresh ness of oven-baked food if you know what recipes to use. If you’re too busy trying to make obligations for the coming holidays, then follow some of these recipes for microwave cooking. FLORENTINE POLPETTONE 154 pounds lean ground beef 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup milk 14 cup chopped onion 1 egg 54 teaspoon salt 110-ounce package thawed fro zen chopped spinach 1 slightly beaten egg 1 8-ounce cup ricotta cheese Tomato-mushroom sauce Grated parmesan cheese Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, one egg, and salt; mix well. Reserve 'A of meat mixture. Line four 10-ounce bak ing dishes with remaining meat mixture. Press all liquid from spi nach; combine with slighdy beaten egg and ricotta cheese. Place equal amount of spionach mixture in each meat-lined baking dish. Shape reserved meat mixture into four patties; place over spinach mixture; seal. Place in microwave oven on several layers of paper towels to absorb possible runover. Cover lightly. Microwave on high S minutes. Rotate V 4 turn. Microcook addi tional S-10 minutes. Remove loaves from microwave oven; cov er with aluminum foil. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Unmold each serving. Top with tomato mushroom sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Tomato-Mushroom Sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium bowl or 4-cup measuring cup. Stir in 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 'A cup chopped onion. Microwook on high just until lender. Stir in 2 cups (two 8-ounce cans) tomato sauce, 'A teaspoon garlic powder, and 'A teaspoon pepper. Microcook 2-3 minutes, stirring twice. Save with Florentine Popettone. Makes about 2% cups sauce. Yield: 4 individual servings. Recipe Topics If you have recipes for the topics listed below, please share them with us. We welcome your recipes, but ask that you include accurate measurements, a complete list of ingre dients and clear instructions with each recipe you submit. Send your recipes to Lou Ann Good, Lancaster Farming, P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. Recipes should reach our office one week before publishing date. November- 22 - 29 - 6 - 13 - December- SPINACH MOZZARELLA BAKE 1 pound lean ground beef 54 cup chopped onion Vi cup (6-ounce can) Italian tomato paste 1 cup water 2 cups hot, cooked, drained elbow macaroni 114 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 package (10 ounces) well drained, thawed frozen chopped spinach. Crumble ground beef in 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Add onion. Microcook on high S minuts. Stir to break up meat. Microcook addi tional 2 minutes or until meat is cooked. Drain off fat Stir in Italian paste and water. Place macaroni in bottom of 12 by 7 by 2-inch microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over top. Spoon meat mixture over macaroni layer. Top with spinach. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Microcook on high 10-15 minutes, rotating dish every S minutes. Serves 4-6. GOUDA CRAB DIP 1 small wheel (7 ounces) Gouda cheese, shredded 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 54 cup light cream or half and half 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 'A teaspoon dry mustard '/«teaspoon garlic powder S drops hot pepper sauce 1 can (6 ounces) crab meat, rinsed, drained, and cartilage removed Rye bread cubes Combine all ingredients except crab meat and bread cubes in 1-quart microwavable container. Microwave, uncovered, at medium high (70 percent) 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Gently stir in crab meat Microwave, uncov ered, at medium high 1 to 2 minutes, or until hot throughout. Seve with rye bread cubes as dip pers. Yields 2 cups. American Dairy Association STEWED DRIED CORN I'A cup dried com 'A teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons sugar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup milk Mix and place in 2-quart cass serole. Cover. Microwave 10 minutes. Let stand IS minutes. Cook IS minutes. Thanksgiving Favorites Beef Recipes Holiday Cookies Holiday Party Ideas A Manheim reader Sonw meals work out great In the microwave. A recipe Included here, pork vegetable stir fry, in many ways can be as tasteful as this photo of an orange mustard pork dish. The pork-vegetable stir fry uses apple Juice to give some fruit flavoring. PORK-VEGETABLE STIR FRY 1 pound boneless lean pork, cut into V* -inch slices 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks fresh broccoli (about 8 ounces) 2 tablespoons apple juke 2 teaspoons instant chkken bouillon 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup sliced celery 'A cup sliced red or green pepper 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces Combine pork and cornstarch in 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Mix to coat evenly. Stir in soy sauce and garlic. Remove flower part from broccoli; set aside for later. Peel stems and cut into bite sized pieces; add to pork. Cover with casserole lid. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, stirring once. Stir in apple jiuce, bouillon, and sugar. Push pork toward center of casserole. Place remaining vegetables, including broccoli flowers that have been cut into small pieces, near edge of casserole. Cover. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring once. Serve with hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles. Serves 4. w "d MICROWAVE CREAMED CORN I V* cup dried com 'A teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter Featured Recipe Send SO cents for a 32-page cookbook packed with ideas for using your microwave and 21 microwave techniques explained with how-to photos. The recipe sections include individual dinners in 10 minutes or less, family size entrees, batter bowl recipes, kids snacks, light entrees, barbecue to mkrowave and mkro-convection cooking. Send SO cents for each cookbook to The Reynolds Wrap Kitchens, P.O. Box C-32003-Dept CS-62. Richmond. VA 23261-2003. Here is a recipe from the cookbook. BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PIE 9- frozen deep dish pie shell 10- package chopped broccoli V* cup finely chopped onion 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 3 eggs Vi cup evaporated milk 'A teaspoon salt 'A teaspoon nutmeg Cayenne pepper Grated parmesan cheese Place pk shell in oven-glass pie plate. When slightly thawed, press to conform to shape of plate. Prick and bake in conventional oven until golden brown. Place broccoli and onion in 1-quart mkrowave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap, tuning back one edge to vent Micro cook on high power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain thoroughly. Layer half of broccoli, onion, and cheese into bottom of pk shell; repeat lay ers. Beat together remaining ingredients, except parmesan cheese. Shield with foil ring. Microw-cook on medium power 10 to 11 minutes or until set, rotating dish and removing foil ring after S minutes cook ing time. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. 4 servings. 3A cup milk 2 teaspoons sugar Mix. Pour in cassserole. Cover. Cook 10 minutes. Stir. Let stand IS minutes. Cook IS minutes. A Manheim reader (Turn to Pag* B 8)
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