M I C R O W A V E R E C I P E S A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S

RECIPES FOR ONE DISH DINNERS

(Recipes serve 6)

Spicy Couscous

11/4 lb lean ground beef

141/2 oz can diced tomatoes

1 c tomato sauce

1 large onion, chopped

1/3 c chopped green pepper

3/4 c couscous

1clove garlic, minced 11/2 tbsp chili powder

1tsp ground cumin

1tsp dried oregano leaves

1c raisins

Garnish: yogurt and chopped fresh parsley

Salsa Chicken

11/4 oz dry taco seasoning

1lb boneless chicken breast thin strips

6oz pkg yellow rice mix with seasoning

packet 21/2 c hot water

21/2 c frozen peas

1 c canned corn

1/2 c apricot preserves

141/2 oz can diced tomatoes

Seafood Pasta

8 - 9 oz fresh tortellini

2 c water

13/4 c creamy Alfredo sauce

11/4 lb raw shellfish like shrimp, scallops, crab

3c thinly sliced fresh vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, green beans

Garnish: 1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese

Beef Burgundy

11/2 lb 3/4-inch beef rump or chuck cubes 3 tbsp flour

2slices of bacon, minced

1large onion, chopped

3cloves garlic, minced 21/2 c carrots

1tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper

1tsp thyme

2tsp rosemary

1c red wine

1c beef bouillon

2c sliced mushrooms

2c pearl onions

Sweet & Sour Pork

1c long grain rice

2c pineapple juice 1/2 c water

1/4 c sweet & sour sauce

2tbsp soy sauce

1tbsp minced fresh ginger 1/4 c honey

11/4 lb boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips

20oz can pineapple chunks, drained

3c fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables

Garnish: toasted sliced almonds

Vegetarian Orzo

1 c orzo

31/2 c vegetable bouillon

1/4 c pesto sauce

1/2 c small pieces of sundried tomatoes

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

3 c chopped green, red, orange & yellow peppers

1 large onion, thinly sliced

14oz can artichoke hearts, drain & quarter

3oz pitted ripe olives, cut in half

Garnish:

1/2 c Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1/4 c pinenuts

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