Amana RL635T, RW635T, RBG635T Microwave Cooking Guide, Appetizers and Snacks Cooking Guidelines

Microwave Cooking Guide

Appetizers and Snacks Cooking Guidelines

1.Save time by using only one dish for both heating and serving. Be certain dishes are microwave safe.

2.Arrange appetizers in a single layer when heating, for best results. In most cases, cover with waxed paper or microwave safe paper towel to prevent splattering. Stir dips before serving.

3.Whenever possible, prepare appetizers ahead and quickly heat when ready to serve. Freeze meatballs ahead, if desired. Quickly defrost and heat when needed.

4.Do not place spreads on crackers until ready to heat to prevent sogginess.

5.Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Pop according to manufacturer's instructions. (See "Precautions" page 4)

6.Shellfish may be heated directly in the shell, since shells allow microwaves to transmit through them. Shells make attractive serving dishes.

7.Freshen stale or soggy potato chips, crackers, or other snacks in microwave oven. Heat on full power for 15 to 45 seconds, or until heated through. They become more crisp as they cool.

8.Blocks of cheese can be heated for serving. Heat for 10 to 20 seconds on power level 4.

9.Most appetizers, such as canapes or dips, can be heated on full power.

10.For best results, reheat baked pizza on a paper plate, napkin, or microwave-safe paper towel, on a plastic or ceramic rack, or in a preheated browning skillet or pizza crisping utensil.

Spicy Meatball Appetizers	1.	For meatballs: Combine all meatball
Yield: 50 meatballs
Meatballs:		ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Form into
2 lbs. ground beef		1-inch diameter balls. Divide evenly between 2,
1 cup herb seasoned croutons		9 x 2-inch round dishes. Cover with waxed
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can French onion soup		paper.
1 egg, slightly beaten	2.	For each dish: Cook, covered, on full power for
2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate		3 to 5 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink.
Sauce:		Drain.
1 cup hot catsup	3.	For sauce: Combine catsup, barbecue sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce		and currant jelly in medium bowl. Divide sauce
1 (10 oz.) jar currant jelly (about 1 cup)		and pour over meatballs, stirring until well
		coated. Heat on full power for 2 to 4 minutes,
		or until heated through.
Crunchy Nibble Mix
Yield: 10 to 12 servings	1.	Place butter in 2-cup glass measure. Heat on
1/2 cup butter or margarine		full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce		melted. Add Worcestershire sauce, salts, and
1 teaspoon onion salt		garlic powder. Mix well. Set aside.
1/2 teaspoon celery salt	2.	Combine popcorn, cereal, pretzels, and nuts in
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder		4-quart casserole. Pour butter mixture over all.
6 cups popped popcorn		Toss until well-coated.
2 cups toasted wheat cereal squares	3.	Heat on full power for 3 to 5 minutes, or until
2 cups pretzel sticks		heated through. Mix thoroughly 2 to 3 times
1 cup mixed nuts		during heating. Cool. Store in airtight container.
1 cup salted cocktail peanuts

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