S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S

SENSOR COOK RECIPES (CONTINUED)

CONFETTI SOUP

 

 

Makes 6 servings

3

tablespoons butter or margarine

50 ml

1

teaspoon salt

5 ml

1

cup cubed carrots, 1/4-inch/0.5 cm

250 ml

1/2

teaspoon pepper

2 ml

 

cubes

 

1/4

teaspoon sugar

1 ml

1

cup rutabaga, 1/4-inch/0.5 cm cubes

250 ml

4

cups milk

1 I

1

small zucchini, 1/4-inch/0.5 cm cubes

1

1

cup shredded Cheddar cheese

250 ml

1/2

cup chopped onion

125 ml

1

cup frozen corn, thawed

250 ml

1/2

cup chopped celery

125 ml

1/2

cup cooked ham, 1/4-inch/0.5 cm cubes

125 ml

1

cup fresh broccoli flowerets or

250 ml

1/2

cup frozen peas, thawed

125 ml

 

cauliflowerets

 

 

 

 

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

50 ml

 

 

 

1Combine butter, carrots, rutabaga, zucchini, onion, celery and broccoli in 3-quart/3 l, covered casserole.

2Microwave using FRESH VEGETABLES: Soft. Stir well.

3Stir in flour, salt, pepper, sugar, milk, cheese, corn, ham and peas.

4Microwave using SENSOR REHEAT. Stir well and serve with croutons.

MIXED COMPANY VEGETABLES

3

green onions, diagonally cut into 1-inch

3

 

pieces

 

1

teaspoon minced garlic

5 ml

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 ml

2

tablespoons olive oil

30 ml

2

tablespoons teriyaki sauce

30 ml

 

Makes 8 servings

3/4

pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch/0.5 cm

375 g

 

thick slices

 

1

bunch of broccoli, cut into 2-inch/5 cm by

1

 

1-inch/2.5 cm pieces

 

1

medium red pepper, sliced into

1

 

matchstick-thin strips

 

1/2 pound medium mushrooms, sliced

250 g

1In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine green onions, garlic, crushed red pepper and oil. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes. Stir in teriyaki sauce.

2In a 3-quart/3 I casserole, place carrots, broccoli, red peppers and mushrooms. Cover with plastic wrap.

3Microwave using FRESH VEGETABLES: Soft for tender crisp or FRESH VEGETABLES: Hard for softer vegetables.

4Remove from oven and drain. Add green onion mixture and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN SEASONED POTATOES

 

Makes 6 to 8 servings

4

medium baking potatoes

4

1/2 teaspoon

chili powder

2 ml

 

(8 ounces/230 g each)

 

1/2 teaspoon

oregano leaves

2 ml

1/4 cup

olive oil

50 ml

1/4 teaspoon

ground cumin

1 ml

1 tablespoon

instant minced onion

50 ml

1/2 teaspoon

salt

2 ml

1Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into 10-inch/25 cm square casserole. Toss potatoes with oil to coat well.

2In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over potatoes.

3Cover potatoes with wax paper. Microwave using BAKED POTATOES. Rearrange potatoes when time appears on display. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

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