BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

1 cup broccoli florets

1cup cauliflower florets 1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt

1.In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine broccoli and cauliflower

2.Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp; cool.

3.In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, basil and salt. Pour over vegetables; toss gently to mix.

4 servings

HOT JALAPENO SALAD

11/2 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch long thin strips

1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced green onion

2 tablespoons fresh, chopped cilantro

1/4 cup Monterey Jack jalapeno cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes

3 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1.In a 1/2-quart glass casserole, combine cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. Set aside.

2.In a 4-cup glass measure, combine cheese cubes, creamed cheese and vinegar; blend well.

3.Press P-3. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes; stir twice during cooking. Continue cooking on P-HI for 1 minute; stir. Let stand for 2 minutes; stir until smooth.

Pour cheese over vegetable mixture; toss gently to mix.

4.Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for about 3 minutes or until mixture is heated thoroughly; stir once during cooking. Let stand for 2 minutes.

4 servings

CHINESE STIR-FRY

2tablespoons vegetable oil

1clove garlic, minced

1teaspoon fresh ginger

1/4 cup sliced green onion

4medium (or 12 small) carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into strips

1package (6 oz.) frozen pea pods

1cup fresh bean sprouts

2tablespoons soy sauce

1cup sliced mushrooms

1.In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine oil, garlic, ginger and onion. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 minute. Add carrots and green pepper.

2.Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3 minutes.

3.Add pea pods, bean sprouts and soy sauce, stirring to mix; cover. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3 minutes; stir once. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.

4 servings

WILTED SPINACH SALAD

 

 

 

6

slices bacon

1. Arrange bacon on microwave rack. Cover with

1/4

cup bacon drippings or oil

microwave paper towel. Cook on P-HI for 4 to 5

1/2

pound fresh spinach leaves

minutes or until bacon is crisp, rearrange once during

2

tablespoons sugar

cooking. Pour 1/4 cup bacon drippings into a 2-cup glass

2

tablespoons vinegar

measure; discard any remaining drippings. Drain and

 

 

crumble bacon.

 

 

2. Wash spinach leaves, pat dry and put in a serving bowl.

 

 

Add sugar and vinegar to reserved drippings; stir to mix

 

 

well.

 

 

3. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 minute or until boiling.

 

 

Carefully stir, then pour over fresh spinach. Serve

 

 

immediately.

 

 

4 servings

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Magic Chef MCB770B Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad, HOT Jalapeno Salad, Chinese STIR-FRY, Wilted Spinach Salad

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