COOKING SEAFOOD
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Tuna steaks | Cooking | Arrange the steaks on | |
and salmon | Time: | a roasting rack with the | |
steaks | meaty portions towards | ||
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lbs. | Cover with wax paper. | ||
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Fillets | Cooking | Arrange the fillets in a | |
Up to 1.5 | Time: | baking dish, tucking any | |
lbs. | thin pieces under. Cover | ||
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Shrimp | Cooking | Arrange the shrimp in | |
Up to 1.5 | Time: | a baking dish without | |
lbs. | overlapping or layering | ||
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COOKING EGGS
You can use your microwave oven to cook eggs. Cook them until they are just set as they become tough if they are overcooked.
Never cook eggs in their shells and never warm WARNING up
pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
COOKING VEGETABLES
Vegetables should be washed prior to cooking. Usually, no extra water is needed. When cooking dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and green beans, add about ¼ cup water.
Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.
Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking. They will cook more evenly if turned over halfway through the cooking process.
Always place vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli with the stems pointing towards the edge of the dish and
the tips toward the center.
When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.
Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skins pierced in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
For a more even cooking result, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cook time.
Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (The standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.
RECIPES
Beef and barley stew
1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into
½cup chopped onion 2 Tbs.
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 can
2 medium carrots, cut into
½cup barley
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
1 pkg.
1.In a
2.Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaves, and pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 1½ hours until carrots and beef are tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.
3.Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
Broccoli and cheese casserole
¼cup butter or margarine
¼cup chopped onion 1½ Tbs. flour
½ tsp. salt
¼tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper 1½ cups milk
¼ cup chopped red pepper
8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg.
1.In a
2.Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cook at High for 30 to 60 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.
3.Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.
4.Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
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