MEATS AND MAIN DISHES
Wine-Braised Ribs
3 Ibs. pork spareribs, cut into
1 medium onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
%cup tomato juice VZcup white wine
VZteaspoon dried chervil leaves (optional)
VZteaspoon dried tarragon leaves
Sauce
2 slices bacon, finely chopped
%cup finely chopped carrot VPcup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons sugar
V4teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
%cup white wine
In large oven cooking bag, combine ribs, onion slices and bay leaves. Place in
In small bowl, combine tomato juice, l/z cup wine, chervil and tarra- gon. Pour over ribs, Close bag loosely with string or nylon closure. Microwave at High Power for 10 minutes. Turn bag over. Reduce to Cook Power 5. Microwave for 35 to 45 minutes, or until pork is tender. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
Sauce:
In
3 servings
Greek Beef Kabobs
6 oz. boneless beef sirloin steak,
1 inch thick
4 small red potatoes,
1 jar (6 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts (reserve marinade)
Vbteaspoon pepper
6 pitted extra large black olives
4 wooden skewers,
Trim and discard fat from beef. Cut into
Trim
Alternate beef, artichoke hearts, olives and potatoes on skewers, placing potatoes in center of skewers. Arrange kabobs on microwav- able roasting rack. Brush with marinade. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at High Power for 3 minutes. Rearrange kabobs and turn over. Brush with marinade. Cover. Microwave at High Power for 2 to 3 minutes, or until desired doneness. Brush with marinade.
4 servings
Southern-Style Pork Chops
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons French dressing
Coating
‘12cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs Vz teaspoon paprika
%teaspoon onion powder l/z teaspoon celery salt
%teaspoon chili powder ‘14teaspoon pepper
4 pork chops, VZinch thick
In shallow bowl, blend egg and dressing. Combine all coating ingre- dients on a sheet of wax paper. Dip chops in egg mixture, then roll in coating. Press coating onto chops.
Arrange chops on microwavable roasting rack. Microwave at Cook Power 5 for 17 to 18 minutes, or until meat near bone is no longer pink, rearranging chops once. Do not turn chops over. Let stand for 3 minutes.
4 servings
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