Harvest Vegetable Platter

Party Potatoes Yield: 8 servings

8 to 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths

1/2 cup water

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 (8 oz.) carton French onion dip 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (optional) Butter or margarine

Paprika

Harvest Vegetable Platter

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

1 bunch fresh broccoli

1/2 medium head cauliflower 1 medium zucchini

1 to 2 medium summer squash

1 to 2 medium tomatoes

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Grated Parmesan cheese

1.Place potatoes and water in 3-quart casserole. Cook, covered, on Full power for 12 to 17 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir halfway through cooking time. Drain.

2.Beat together cream cheese, onion dip, salt, pepper, and garlic salt in large mixing bowl, until well-blended. Add hot potatoes, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy.

3.Spoon potatoes into 3-quart casserole. Dot with butter, as desired. Heat, covered, on Full power for 4 to 6 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika, as desired, before serving.

1.Cut broccoli into pieces 2 1/2-inches long. Break cauliflower into bite-size pieces. Alternate pieces of broccoli and cauliflower around outside edge of 12-inch platter.

2.Cut zucchini and summer squash into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange in mound in center of platter. Cover loosely with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Cook, covered, on Full power for 5 to 7 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

3.Cut tomatoes into wedges. Arrange over other vegetables. Drizzle melted butter over vegetables. Sprinkle with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Heat on Full power for 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, or until tomatoes are warmed.

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Amana RL635T, RW635T, RBG635T manual Harvest Vegetable Platter