VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
Twice-Baked Potatoes
4 medium (6 to 6 oz. each) baking
potatoes, microwaved, page 61
2 slices bacon
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup dairy sour cream
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Glazed Carrots
Place bacon on microwavable roasting rack; cover with paper towel.
Microwave at Power Level 10 for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until just crisp.
Cool. Crumble. Set aside.
Cut a 1/4-inch thick strip about
2
1/2 inches wide from top of each
potato. Scoop out centers to within 1/4 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 lo-inch microwavable plate. Microwave, un-
covered, at Power Level 10 for 7 to 8 minutes, or until hot. Let stand
2 minutes.
4 servings
1 lb. carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
In 11/2-quart microwavable casserole, combine carrots, orange peel
1/2
teaspoon grated orange peel
and water. Cover. Microwave at Power Level 10 for 7 to 8 minutes, or
2 tablespoons water
until tender, stirring once. Drain. Cover. Set aside.
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1
tablespoon butter or margarine
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1/4 teasfwon
ground ginger
In 4 - c u p glass measure, mix remaining ingredients. Microwave,
uncovered, at Power Level 10 for
1
1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened.
Pour over carrots. Toss to coat.
4 servings
Orange Baked Apples
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated omnge peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large baking apples, about 10 oz.
each
2 tablespoons brandy or apple juice
Sweetened whipped cream
Baked Grapefruit
Place butter in 1 cup glass measure. Microwave at Power Level 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 plastic
wrap; vent. Microwave at Power Level 10 for 14 to 16 minutes, or until
tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.
4 servings
2 large grapefruit, about 1 1/2 Ibs.
each
1 cup cornflakes, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 maraschino cherries
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 Power Level 10 for
7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through. Let stand 2 minutes.
4 servings
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