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APPETIZERS, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES
"Depth before choice" is a good rule when serving
bite-size. Make ahead appetizers are most
appetizers. Serve fewer choices, but be plentiful with
convenient if you dislike last minute fussing.
the really good ones. Besides the ideas here, check
The beverage chart gives basic heating times for
other sections for savories which could be served
,our new oven.
APPETIZERS AND
BEVERAGE CHART
Beverages you microwave vary in starting
SNACKS
CHART
temperature (whether at room temperature or
IBetoreheating, s preadoutonmicrowave plates.Coverraw
refrigerated), density (thick or thin), and liquid
tneaC_alls a ndshrimp. A ddwoodentoothpicks t o meat
base ingredient (milk tends to boil over more quickly
it_dbits b eforemicrowaving ifdesired
than water.) These variations affect time and power
setting. Fill cups or mugs up to 3/4full.
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POWER TIME(MIN) BY
PREPARATION
Power
Time
QUANHIlf
TIPS
1 cup coffee (room temp):
'HI'
11/2min./cup
12
24
iI cup cold milk or cocoa:
'7'
21/2min./cup
Bite-size
'7'
7-9
8-10
Form4 doz.
I 1 cup cool water/broth:
'HI'
2 min./cup
Meatballs
balls from1 lb.
ground beef
, ,
CHUNKYCHICKEN NUGGETS
HotDogs,
"HI'
7-9
8-10
Cut in bitesize
Pre-eaoked
pieces.
2 Ibs.(2 whole) bonelessskinlesschicken breasts
sausage
3 eggs
Raw Shrimp
'HI'
3-4
4-5
Microwave in
1/2cup melted butter(1 stick)
inSeasoned
singlelayeron
1 teaspoonsalt
Butter
plate.
31/3roundCUbS butterycrackercrumbs(about 3/4 lb.),
crushed
Stuffed
'7"
4-6
5-7
Putonplate in
Mushrooms
circleto heat.
Carefullycut chicken into bite-sizepieces,about l-inch
cubes. In small bowl, beat eggs, butterand salt. Place
Savory
'HI'
1/2-1
1-2
Space onplate
crackercrumbsin a wideshallowdish.Coateach chicken
Spreads
to heatevenly,
piece with crumbs,then egg mixture,then crumbs.Arrange
on Crackers
pieces in 12x8x2-iechdish and cover with wax paper.
MICROWAVEON 'HI' 10TO 14 MINUTES,(TURNTABLE
Pizza or
'3'
One
Two
Defrostbefore
OFF), rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes, untilall pieces
Quiche
sewing servings:warming,
aredone.If desired, s ervewithchilior barbecuesauce.
Small
3-4
4-5
Makesabout45 pieces.
Wedges
Softening
'5'
3*oz.
8-oz.
Stirin herbs,
VEGETABLESANTIPASTO
Cream
block:
block:
chopped ham,
Cheese
3-.4
5-6
etc.toflavor
1_.cupoliveoil
spreads.
1/4cupwater
Toasted
'HI'
Put in2 qt.
Stirandwatch
1/'3 cuplemonjuice
Nuts(butter,
casserole.1 lb.
whiletoasting.
1/2teaspoondry mustard
saltif desired)
takes5-6 rain.
6 peppercorns
1/2teaspoondried thyme
VARIATIONS FOR POPCORN
_/2bunchfreshbroccoli,cut in florets
When usingthe POPCORN pad on your microwave
1/4smallcauliflower, cut in florets
for 3 to 3Y2-ozindividual bags of microwave popcorn,
t mediumcarrot,cleanedand slicedthin
try some flavor variations.Toss the corn in a large
_/2smallredpepper,seeded,thin-sliced lengthwise
bowlwith basil,celery seeds, dill weed or taco
1/2cup halvedpittedmediumripeolives
seasoning. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or dry
powdered cheddar (close to Parmesan at the
11/2-quart casserole,stir together olive oil, water, lemon
supermarket.) Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or toss
juice, mustard, peppercemsand thyme.Add broccoli,
with shredded coconut. Toss with pretzel sticks,
cauliflowerand carrot.Cover end MICROWAVEON 'HI'
cheese curls and peanuts for a new-taste snack mix.
3 TO 5 MINUTES,just until slightlysoftened.Add red pepper
and olives.Toss to mix. Recoverand refrigerate1 to 2 hours
stirringoccasionally.Makes about3 cups.
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