Whirlpool MSI040XY Vegetables and Fruits, Twice-Baked Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Baked GraPefruit

VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

Twice-Baked Potatoes

4 medium (6 to 8 oz. each) baking potatoes, microwaved

2 slices bacon

‘12cup shredded Cheddar cheese ‘13cup dairy sour cream

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley ‘12 teasooon salt

‘18teaspoon pepper

Glazed Carrots

1 lb. carrots, cut into G-inch slices

‘12teaspoon		grated	orange peel
2	tablespoons	water
2	tablespoons	packed		brown sugar
2 tablespoons		honey
1 tablespoon		butter	or	margarine
110teaspoon		pepper
‘14teaspoon		ground	ginger

Place bacon on microwavable roasting rack; cover with paper towel. Microwave at High Power for 2 to 2% minutes, or until just crisp. Cool. Crumble. Set aside.

Cut a G-inch thick strip about 2% inches wide from top of each potato. Scoop out centers to within VI inch of edge. Reserve potato shells. In large mixing bowl, combine potato pulp and remaining ingredients. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until blended. Spoon a fourth of the potato mixture into each potato shell.

Arrange potatoes on IO-inch microwavable plate. Microwave, un- covered, at High Power for 7 to 8 minutes, or until hot. Let stand 2 minutes.

4 servings

In 1Wquart microwavable casserole, combine carrots, orange peel and water. Cover. Micropave at High Power for 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, stirring once. Drain. Cover. Set aside.

In ~-CUP glass measure, mix remaining ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, at High Power for 1% to 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour over carrots. Toss to coat.

4 servings

Orange Baked Apples

‘13cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons chopped pecans

1 teaspoon grated orange peel % teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 large baking apples, about 10 oz. each

2 tablespoons brandy or apple juice Sweetened whipped cream

Baked GraPefruit

2 large grapefruit, about 1VZIbs. each

1 cup cornflakes, coarsely crushed

%cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon dark corn syrup ‘14teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 maraschino cherries

Place butter in l-cup glass measure. Microwave at Cook Power 5 for 15 to 20 seconds, or until softened. Stir in sugar, pecans, orange peel and nutmeg.

Remove thin strip of peel from top of each apple. Remove and discard core. Set aside.

Spoon a fourth of the butter mixture into each apple. Place apples in 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with brandy. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave at High Power for 14 to 16 minutes, or until tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

4 servings

Cut grapefruit in half crosswise. Loosen each section with knife. Place on 8-inch microwavable round plate. Set aside.

In small mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except cher- ries. Spread a fourth of the cornflake mixture on each grapefruit half. Place cherry in center of each half. Microwave at High Power for 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through. Let stand 2 minutes.

4 servings

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