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COOKING GUIDE
EGGS AND CHEESE
Eggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care in microwave cooking. Piercing the yolks of eggs helps to release steam during cooking. Stirring egg mixtures frequently helps distribute the heat evenly. Because the microwave energy cooks so quickly, always check to see if the eggs are done to your satisfaction after the standing time. At this time, stir, rearrange or turn over. If needed, add additional time gradually. To cook only one egg, try a lower Power setting until you get satisfactory results.
Shredded soft cheeses and grated hard cheeses melt well if
stirred into a hot mixture. Cheese may not look melted so always stir before determining if cheese is melted enough. Sprinkle cheese over a hot casserole in a thicker layer at the edges. Microwave energy cooks from the outside in, so the outer edges will melt faster than the center.
For cheese melt sandwiches, heat filling where possible before adding it to the bread. Top each sandwich with a slice of cheese and cook on
HARD-COOKED EGGS
4 eggs
1.In a
2.Cover with wax paper. Press
4 servings
CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE
1cup (4 oz.) uncooked macaroni
1quart hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2tablespoons margarine or butter 1/4 cup chopped onion
2tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
11/4 cups milk
11/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1. In a
2.Heat margarine in same casserole for 30 to 40 seconds or until melted. Add onion. Cook, uncovered, on
3.Add flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, uncovered, on
4.Add macaroni to cheese sauce; mix well. Cook, uncovered, on
4 servings
CHEESE SPREAD
1package (8 oz.) cream cheese 1/2 cup green onions
1cup shredded carrots
2teaspoons lime juice
1cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
1.In a
2.Cook, uncovered, on
3.Spread on bread or crackers and top with almonds.
4 servings
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