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Cooking Guide
Vegetable Varieties
Stuffed Capsicum (Peppers)
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 medium sized green capsicum
(pepper), remove tops and seeds
1 cup cooked rice
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2
teaspoon mixed herbs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped ham or chicken
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4
cup cream
salt and pepper to taste
1
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2
cup grated tasty cheese
paprika
Method:
Cook capsicum (pepper) in a 2-litre covered
casserole dish on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off
excess water. Combine rice, herbs, onion, meat,
cream, salt and pepper. Mix well. Fill capsicum
(pepper) with stuffing. Top with grated cheese. Cook,
uncovered, on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve
sprinkled with paprika.
Corn on the Cob
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 cobs corn
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
Method:
Place corn cobs in a 3-litre casserole dish and dot
with butter.
To Cook by Microwave:
Cook covered on HIGH for 12 to 14 minutes. Stand
covered for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
To Cook by Auto Menu:
Prepare as above. Cover securely. Select
, then press . Stand 5 minutes
before serving.
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Curried Creamy Beans
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups frozen green beans
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1
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2
teaspoon curry powder
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4
teaspoon salt
Method:
Place beans in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cover and
cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and allow to
stand, covered. Mix remaining ingredients in a jug or
a small bowl. Pour over beans and mix well. Cook
on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds. Serve hot.
Minted Peas
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 kg fresh peas, shelled
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped mint
salt and pepper
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a 1 litre casserole dish.
To Cook by Microwave:
Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir and
serve.
Tip: Frozen Peas can be substituted for fresh. 250 g
of frozen peas will take 5 to 7 minutes on HIGH.
To Cook by Auto Menu:
Prepare as above.
Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Select
,
then press . Stand covered for 2 to 3
minutes.
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Cauliflower Au Gratin
Serves: 2 to 4
Ingredients:
500 g cauliflower,
trimmed and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
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2
cup grated tasty cheese
2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
Method:
Place cauliflower and water in a covered shallow
casserole dish.
To Cook by Microwave:
Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes. Stand covered
while making sauce.
To Cook by Auto Menu:
Prepare cauliflower as above. Select
,
then press . Stand covered
while making sauce.
To Make Sauce:
Place butter and onion in a 4-cup glass jug. Cook on
HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook on
HIGH for 1 minute. Add milk gradually. Stir well.
Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway
through cooking.
To Complete:
Preheat oven on Grill 1. Drain cauliflower and pour
over sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.
Place a dish on Low Rack and cook on Grill 1 for 3
to 5 minutes.
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