Sears Kenmore 721.69211 Owner's Manual page 16

Vegetables
Vegetable Medley, serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a
meal
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large baking potato, diced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves of garlic, peeled
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Place everything in a 2-quart microwave dish, cover and
cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about
10 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
Stewed Peppers, serves 4
1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch strips
1 large green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and
cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about
12 minutes or until the peppers are very soft.
Rice
Spanish Rice, serves 4
1/2 pound lean ground beef or smoked sausage
1 medium green bell pepper, cored and chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 cup instant rice
1 can (14 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
Place the meat, pepper, and onion in a 2-quart microwave
dish and microwave 2 minutes on high power. Drain off
the fat. Stir in the other ingredients, cover and cook on
sensor.
Casserole
Macaroni and Cheese, serves 4
4 ounces macaroni noodles, cooked as directed on
package
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
2 ounces canned, diced pimentos
salt, pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste, optional
Mix the egg with the milk and blend with the other
ingredients in a 2 quart microwave dish. Cover and cook
on sensor.
Ground Beef and Noodle Casserole, serves 4
5 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package
directions
1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cups cooked chopped broccoli, either fresh OR 10
ounces cooked peas
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cheddar cheese soup salt and
pepper to taste
2 ounces canned pimentos, optional
Mix everything in a 2 quart casserole, cover and cook on
sensor.
Shepherd's Pie, serves 4
1 pound ground beef, lamb or turkey, cooked and drained
1 package frozen, cut green beans, defrosted or equal
amount of cooked green beans
1 can, (10 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups instant mashed potatoes prepared as directed on
package or equal amount of leftover mashed potatoes
4 tablespoons butter melted
salt and pepper to taste
Spread the beans over the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart
microwave dish. Mix the meat with the soup and season
with salt and pepper. Spread this mixture over the beans
and spread the potatoes over the meat. Drizzle the butter
over the top of the casserole and cook on sensor or
microwave on medium power for about 8 minutes or to an
internal temperature of 180 degrees.
Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole,
serves 2
2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 pound spaghetti or other noodles of choice, cooked as
directed on package
1 can (14 ounces) creamed corn
1 can (14 ounce) stewed tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Mix the first 5 ingredients in a 2 quart microwave dish and
spread the cheese over the top. Cover and cook on
sensor or microwave on medium power for 10 minutes or
to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.
Fish, Seafood
Poached Salmon, serves 4
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
4 sprigs fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
6 pepper corns
4 small salmon steaks, about 4 ounces each lemon slices
In a shallow 2-quart microwave dish place the first 5
ingredients, cover and microwave on high power 3
minutes. Add the salmon, cover again, and cook on
sensor or microwave on high power for 3-4 minutes or
until the cooked and the internal temperature is about 160
degrees.
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