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Appetizers and Snacks Cooking Guidelines
1.
Save time by using only one dish for both
heating and serving. Be certain dishes are
microwave safe.
2.
Arrange appetizers in a single layer when
heating, for best results. In most cases, cover
with waxed paper or microwave safe paper
towel to prevent splattering. Stir dips before
serving.
3.
Whenever possible, prepare appetizers
ahead and quickly heat when ready to serve.
Freeze meatballs ahead, if desired. Quickly
defrost and heat when needed.
4.
Do not place spreads on crackers until ready
to heat to prevent sogginess.
5.
Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Pop according to
manufacturer's instructions. (See
"Precautions" page 4)
6.
Shellfish may be heated directly in the shell,
since shells allow microwaves to transmit
through them. Shells make attractive serving
dishes.
7.
Freshen stale or soggy potato chips, crackers,
or other snacks in microwave oven. Heat on full
power for 15 to 45 seconds, or until heated
through. They become more crisp as they cool.
8.
Blocks of cheese can be heated for serving.
Heat for 10 to 20 seconds on power level 4.
9.
Most appetizers, such as canapes or dips, can
be heated on full power.
10. For best results, reheat baked pizza on a paper
plate, napkin, or microwave-safe paper towel,
on a plastic or ceramic rack, or in a preheated
browning skillet or pizza crisping utensil.
1. Place butter in 2-cup glass measure. Heat on
full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until
melted. Add Worcestershire sauce, salts, and
garlic powder. Mix well. Set aside.
2. Combine popcorn, cereal, pretzels, and nuts in
4-quart casserole. Pour butter mixture over all.
Toss until well-coated.
3. Heat on full power for 3 to 5 minutes, or until
heated through. Mix thoroughly 2 to 3 times
during heating. Cool. Store in airtight container.
Microwave Cooking Guide
1.
For meatballs: Combine all meatball
ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Form into
1-inch diameter balls. Divide evenly between 2,
9 x 2-inch round dishes. Cover with waxed
paper.
2.
For each dish: Cook, covered, on full power for
3 to 5 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink.
Drain.
3.
For sauce: Combine catsup, barbecue sauce
and currant jelly in medium bowl. Divide sauce
and pour over meatballs, stirring until well
coated. Heat on full power for 2 to 4 minutes,
or until heated through.
Spicy Meatball Appetizers
Yield: 50 meatballs
Meatballs:
2 lbs. ground beef
1 cup herb seasoned croutons
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can French onion soup
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate
Sauce:
1 cup hot catsup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 (10 oz.) jar currant jelly (about 1 cup)
Crunchy Nibble Mix
Yield: 10 to 12 servings
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups popped popcorn
2 cups toasted wheat cereal squares
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup salted cocktail peanuts
