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Place up to 3 lbs. of meat,poultry and vegetables intotbe Tender Cooker. Add season­ing and 1/4 cup liquid such asbroth or wine.

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PoultryChicken and Herb Wild Rice.. ...... 28Chicken Cacclatore... 24Chicken Deluxe.. 29Chicken in Dijon Mustard Sauce.. .. 26Chicken in Orange Sauce. . . . 27ChickBn Legs wi Orange Honey Sauce .. 26Chicken Marrakesh.. .. 25Chicken Parisienne.. .27Chicken with Artichokes.. 29Chicken with Green Grapes.. . 26Chicken with Wine and Herbs 24Chicken 'N Stuffing.. 24Cocido.. .. 27Frozen Turkey Roll.. .. 27

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DessertsApple Currant pudding · · 44Chocolate-Pecan Rice Pudding 44Fruit Soup · ·· ..··· ..··· 43Hot pudding Sauce ··· .. ····· 43

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Italian Scalloped Potatoes ·· ..·····.. ·· 38Italian Vegetable Casserole · ·..· 40Lemon Glazed Beets · ·· ·· 37Mexican Rice ·.. ··.. ·· ..· ··· 41Mushroom Barley P·llaf ·40

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VegetablesAcom & Buttercup SquashArtichokes ...Beets In Bacon Sauce......Braised Sauerkraut. ..Candied Sweet PotatoeS....carrots ...Cinnamon Carrots ....Cracked Wheal Pit~'lt.

Cubed Potatoes..Dilly Green Beans ..Eggplant Casserole .Fresh Corn on the Cob ..Frozen Com on the Cob ..Gennan Potato Salad .

SoupsBeef and Garbanzo Soup.....

Borscht.. ·.. ···Cheesy Broccol'i Bisque ..Cheesy caui1flower Soup..Chicken Soup ..Creamy Lettuce Pea Soup.Fresh Onion Soup...Fresh Tomato Bas'll Soup ..Golden Soup .Green Pepper Soup with Cheese BallsGround Mushroom Bisque.......Ham & Lentil Soup.Leek Potato Soup ..Lima Bean Soup .Peanut Soup .Portuguese Caldo Verde.....pumpkin Rice Soup.....Salmon Soup....Sausage Cabbage Soup..Scotch Broth......Smoky Potato Soup....Sopa Ranchera ..Soup Stock....Spicy Beef Chowder · .

Steak Soup.......Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup ..Vegetable Beef & Barley Soup ..Vegetable Dill Soup....Vichyssoise...Watercress Soup..

Glazed Chicken with Kumquats 26Hemed Chicken · ·· .. · 24Lemon ChIcken.............. . 29Paella....... .. 25smothered Chicken Legs 27Spanish Chicken & Rice............ .. 29Spicy Thai Turkey Wings........... . 28

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Lamb & VealBaked Lamb Shanks ..Creamy Veal Casserole..Irish Lamb Stew...Lamb in Mushroom Dill Sauce....Orange Curried Lamb...orange Giazed Lamb Steaks..Ossa Buco .Veal Paprika ..

Stuffed Pepper...Swedish CollopsSwiss SleakVegetable Stuffed Beef RollsZesty Cabbage Beef Bake..

PorkApple-Stuffed Pork RoastSarbecue Spareribs...Barbecue Pork..Chinese Barbecue Ribs...Country-Style Ribs and Sauerkraut..Currled Pork & Rice..Easy Pork Meal in One..Fake Wild Boar...Fruited Pork Roast...Hot Spiced Pork..Italian Sausage and PeppersOrange Gingered Spareribs ....Polish Sausage Stew..Polynesian Pork Roast....Pork Chop Sweet Potato Meal..Pork Chops wah ApplesPork Chops with Apricots.....Pork Chops wah CranberriesPork Chops with Wild RIce...Pork Gumbo..Pork with Peanuts ....Sausage Rice Casserole.Spiced Pork Roast...Sweet & Sour Pork

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BeefBarbecue Beef Sandwiches..Barbecue Beef Short Ribs ..Barbecue Brisket..Beef Barley Casserole ..Beef Braised in Beer...Beef Burgundy....Beef Cubes in Lemon Sauce....Beef in Dill Sauce..Beef Ribs in Mustard Sauce....Beef Stew...Beef Stroganoff ..Cabbage Bundles.....Chili Can Carne ..Chuck Roast..Confetti Steak Strips..Corned Beef Brisket..Country-Style Round Steak....Easy Spaghetti Sauce...Four Flavor Beef..Gourmet Stew...Herbed~e! Roast...Hungarlarl. Goulash..Halian Meat Sauce for Pasta ..Lemon ~aked Flank Steak .Meatballs in Vegetable Gravy .Mexicatt Beef Strips ..OrlentalSee! Brisket..Peking'floas!.. .Pepp'er ~leak ....Peslo ~t Roast.PicadiJitl,...Rolled Rump Roast..Sauerbraten ..Short Ribs Marengo.Smoky Short Ribs.Spanish Rice .Steak Italiano ..Stifado..

RecipesAppetizersChicken Pecan Pate....Ham Balls In Pineapple SaucePoor Man's Caviar .Porcupine Meatballs ..Slick Chick...Stuffed Grape Leaves..Tropical Ribs ..Zesty Chicken Wings ....Zesty Lime Ribs....

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Porcupine Meatballs1 lb. lean ground beefY4 c. uncooked regular rice1 pkg. dry onion soup mix1 eggV2 c. red wine% c. water% c. ketchup1 T. cornstarchCombine beef, rice, soup mix and egg. Shape into 1­inch balls. Mix wine, water and ketchup in TenderCooke~: add meatballs to liquid. Add gasket, coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 20 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Remove meatballs from sauce, Skim offany excess fat In a separate container, blend 1tablespoon cornstarch with a small amount of themeat juices; stir into remaining meal juices,Microwave sauce uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes onHIGH or until thickened. Pour sauce over meat­balls. Use toothpicks to serve. Low wattage ovens:add approx 2 minutes.

Zesty Chicken Wlngli3 Ibs. chicken wings, cut up at joints (reserve

tips for soup stock if desired)V3 c, bottled prepared French dressing113 c. dry white wine or water2 T. lemon juice1 t garlic salt1 T. cornstarch

Place cut up chicken in Tender Cookert, Mixdressing, wine, lemon juice and garlic salt pourover chicken. Place a 7" diameter single layer circleof aluminum foil on top of chicken. Add gasketcover and red weight. Microwave on HIGH lor 25minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Place chicken on a heatedserving dish. In a separate container, blend 1tablespoon cornstarch with a small amount 01 theliquid; stir into remaining mea! juices. Microwaveliquid uncovered for 3 t04 minutes on HIGH or untilthickened, stirring once. Pour sauce over chicken,Serve warm. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.Low wattage ovens: add approx 6 minutes.

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Chicken Pecan Pate6 slices bacon, partially cooked and drained% lb. chicken livers% lb. raw Chicken1 egg4 T. butter, melted2 T. brandyV4 c. pecansV2 t salt% t nutmeg% t pepper

Line a i-pint microwave-safe bowl s'lzed to fitTender Cooker4' with well drained bacon, Set aside.Puree chicken livers and chicken 'in a food processoror blender; add the eggs, butter, brandy, pecans,salt, nutmeg and pepper. Process with on/offmotion for20-30 seconds or until nuts are chopped.Pour into prepared bowl. Cover top of bowl with asingle layer of foil. Place a microwave-safe saucersized to fit in bottom of Tender Cooker4', upsidedown. Pour in 2 cups hot water. Place covered bOWlon saucer. Add gasket, cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 13 minutes. To stop cook­ing actIon, cool immediately by running cold wateron cover of Tender Cooker4'. When yellow stem hasdropped, remove red weight and uncover. Carefullyremove bOWl. To make a firm, easy to serve pate,remove the foil and reposition directly on top Elfpate. Place aweight (such as a 1-2 It. can) on topof foil to compress pate. Chill well. Unmold ontoserving plate and serve with crackers or thin-slicedFrench bread, Low wattage ovens: add approx2-3 minutes.

Th'opical RibsV2 c. pineapple juice1 T. lemon juice or rice vinegar2 t dry mustard3 T. soy sauceV2 t ginger2 cloves garlic, chopped3 Ibs. pork sparer'lbs (cut in half by butcher to

linger-food size)1 T. cornstarchGreen onion, chopped, If desired

Combine sauce ingredients, pour over ribs andmarinate in the refrigerator for several hours orovernight. Place ribs and marinade in TenderCooker4', Add gasket, cover and red weight.Microwave 'on HIGH lor 25 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop, Remove red weight and uncover.Remove ribs, In a separate container. blend 1tablespoon cornstarch with small ·amount of themeat juices: slfr into remaining meat juices.Microwave sauce uncovered for 3 t04 minutes onHIGH or until thickened. Pour sauce over ribs,Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Lowwattage ovens: add approx 2 minutes.

Zesty time Ribs2V2-3 Ibs. baby back ribs3M c. fresh lime juice3 T. brown sugar2 T salad oil3/4 t saltV2 t corIanderV2 t ginger1h t Worcestershlre sauceV2 t grated lime peel

Cut ribs Into individual sections. Place ribs in Ziplock bag or flat casserole, Combine remaIningIngredients and pour over ribs: seal bag or covercasserole, Marinate in refrigerator overnIght Placeribs and marinade In Tender Cooker4'. Cover withsingle layer 7 Inch circle of foil. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 25-30minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove redweight and uncover, Remove ribs and serve ortransfer to hot grIll and cook for 6-8 minutes untillightly browned. Low wattage ovens: add 3-4minutes, 10-12 appetizer servings.

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StUffed Grape Leaves1 8-9 oz. jar grapevine leaves% lb. ground beefV2 lb. ground lamb1 10% oz. can beef consomme% c. instant rice1 sm. onion, mincedV3 c. chopped almonds% c. chopped parsley1 Ig. clove garlic, minced1 t dried mint leaves1J4 c, lemon juice

Drain and carefully rinse grapevIne leaves in coolwater, separate, and pat dry. Mix together beef,lamb, V3 cup consomme, rice, onion, almonds,parsley, garlic and mint leaves. Place 1 tablespoonmixture on dul! side of each leaf. Tuck in ends androll toward point. Arrange In layers In TenderCooker"', seam side down. Combine remainingconsomme and lemon juice; pour over stuffedleaves. Cover with sIngle layer 7 inch cIrcle of fall.Add gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 20-22 minutes Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Garnish withlemon slIces and serve with yogurt or sour cream.Low wattage ovens; add 1-2 minutes. About 50appetizers

SUck Chick1 3 lb. whole chicken1 sm. onion, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced1 c. waterV2 t each salt and pepper114 or 15 oz. bottle barbecue sauce

Pour water in Tender Cooke~ and stir in onion,ce'lery, salt and pepper: add chicken. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 27­30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove chicken from brothand cool slightly; remove skin and discard. Removemeat from bones and finely chop. Strain broth fromTender Cooke~ and store for other use. Returnchicken to Tender Cooker'" and stir in barbecuesauce. Microwave on MEDIUM or 50% power forabout 15 minutes or until mixture has thickened.Low wattage ovens: increase Iirst cooking time by2-3 minutes. Filling for 40 cocktail buns

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Poor M.ao's Caviar1 med, eggplant, about 1'12 pounds4 T olive oil1 med. onion, choppedi!2 med. green pepper, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 Ig. ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and finely

chopped1f2 t sugar1 t salt'/4-% l pepper2 1 fresh lemon juice

Pierce whole eggplant with a long-tined fork; placein microwave oven and cook on HIGH for 6-8minutes until solt Cool, remove skin and finelychop In food processor. Combine oil, onion, greenpepper and garlic in Tender Cooke('l, Microwave onHIGH for 4-6 minutes until tender. Stir in eggplanttomato, sugar, salt and pepper. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 12-15minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove redweight and uncover. Stir mixture and microwave onMEDIUM or 50% power for 8-10 minutes untilmoisture has evaporated and mixture holds itsshape in aspoon. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and addmore seasoning if needed. Place in covered containerand·chill thoroughly. Serve with crackers or bread.low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. About 3cups.

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Ham Balls In Pineapple Sauce1 lb. ground smoked hamV2 lb. pork sausage2/3 c, dry bread crumbs1 sm. onion, minced1 egg1;4 c. milkV2 t dry mustard

Mix all ingredients and shape into 1 inch meatballs. Quickly brown in skillet and place in TenderCooker"l.

Pineapple Sauce1 16 oz, can crushed pineappleJuice of med. orange% c. red wine vinegar1 T. soy sauce1 t grated orange peel1 t ginger2 T. water1 T. cornstarch

Combine all ingredients, except water and cornstarch.Pour over meatballs. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH 'for 15-18 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Combine water and cornstarch; stir intomeatballs. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutesuntil thickened. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2minutes. 25-30 ham balls

Beef RecipesNOTE: To achieve maximum tenderness, all beef(except corned beef brisket) should be first searedin a conventional slovetop skillet to seal in naturaljuices

Corned Beef Brisket3-31/2 Ibs. corned beef2 c. water2-3 cloves garlic, cut up1 bay leaf, crushed1 T. pickling spice

Rinse corned beef in cold water, Place in TenderCooker"l: if brisket is too large, stand it upright incooker in ,a horseshoe shape with fold upwards(NOT in a"U" shape). Add water, garlic, bay leafand pickling spice. Cover brisket with a 7-inchdiameter single layer of foil Add gasket cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for60 minutes, Ifbrisket is larger than 31/2 Ibs" add 5-8 minutes ofcooking time. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Slice to serve. Low wattageovens: add approx. 8 minutes. 3-4 servings.

Beef Burgundy1 T. vegetable oil2V2 Ibs. beef stew mea~ cut into 1"x 1" pieces6 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces11,> c. burgundy wine1/2 c. beef broth1/2 t parsely leavesY2 t thyme leaves1/2 t salt'12 t pepper2 garlic cloves, crushed1 bay leaf3 T. flour8 oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms, cut Into thirds1V2 c. frozen pearl onions

Heat oil in medium skillet add beef and bacon. Stirto brown evenly. Remove from skillet and place Inbase of Tender Cooker'!l. Pour wine and broth intoskillet used to brown meat stir and scrape pan toremove any browned meat Pour hot liquid overbeef; add remaining ingredients except flour,mushrooms and onions. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 25 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight uncover.Remove meat with slotted spoon; keep warm Dis­card bay leaf. Mix flour with small amount of hotcooking liquid; stir into remaining cooking liquid.Add mUshrooms and onions. Microwave, uncovered,on HIG H for 5-6 minutes, stirring twice duringcooking, or until sauce is thickened and vegeta blesare crispy lender. Stir in beef. Serve over rice ornoodles. 4 servings.

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Short RIbs Marengo2 Ibs. beef short ribs or country style ribs2 T. flour2 T. olive oil1 10% oz. can beef broth% c. vermouth or dry white wine2 carrots, cut into quarters lengthwise1 Ig. tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped1 med. onion, chopped1 bay leafV4 t thyme% t pepper

Heat oil in skillet Coat ribs with flour and brownwell on all sides: place in Tender Cookef"l. Pourbroth into skille~ stirring to ioosen brown bits. PourInto Tender Cookef"l. Stir in remaining ingredients.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 24-26 minut.. Allow yellow stem todrop. low wattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 4servings.

Barbecue Beef Short Ribs2V2-3 Ibs, beef short ribs'12 c. barbecue sauceV2 c. red wine

Place ribs in Tender Cooker"l Combine barbecuesauce and wine; pour over ribs. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 25-30minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Place ribs on heated servingplate, pour sauce over ribs. Low wattage ovens:add approx. 6 minutes. 4"5 servings.

Smoky Short RIb.2 Ibs. beef short ribs or country style ribs1-2 T. cooking oil3/4 c. ketchupV2 c. water1 sm. onion, chopped% c. brown sugar1 T. Worcestershire sauce1 T. liquid smoke1 clove garlic, mincedV2 t salt

Heat oil in skillet add ribs and brown on all sides.Place ribs In Tender Cooker"l. Combine remainingIngredients and pour over ribs. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 24-26minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove excess fat fromsurface and serve sauce with ribs. Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4 servings.

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Beef Stroganoff1 Toil11h Ibs. beef stew meat or chuck steak cut in

1 inch cubes3 Tdry red wine3 T. Hour3 T. Worceslershire sauce% c. water2 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 t saltVa t pepper12 oz. fresh med. mushrooms, halved1 large onion, halved and cut in wedges1f2 c, dairy sour creamCooked noodlesChopped fresh parsley, if desired

Heat oil in medium sized skillet sear meat on allsides; place meat in Tender Cookert, Add wine toskillet heat and scrape off any browned bits. Pourover meat. Stir in flour until beef is well coated,Then stir in Worcestershire sauce, water, garlic,salt and pepper. Stir in mushrooms and onions,spooning them down into Tender Cooke~, (It is notnecessary to mix mushrooms and onions incompletely,) Place a single layer 7-inch diametercircle of fall on meat Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 25 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in sour cream Serve over noodlesSprinkle with parsley, If desired, 4-5 servings.TIP: Before cooking, Tender Cooker" will be very full

Beef Cubes In Lemon Sauce2 Ibs. beef stew meat cut into % inch cubes2 T. cooking oil1% c. water2 med, onions, sliced1 bay leaf% t clovesSalt and pepper to taste6 T rye bread crumbs2 T. lemon juice2 t capers, drained and rinsed1/z t grated lemon peel1/2 t pepper

Heat oil in skillet brown meat on all sides and placein Tender Cooke~. Stir in water, onions, bay leaf,cloves, salt and pepper. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 24-26 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Discard bay leaf and skim fat from liquid,Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave on HIGHfor 2-3 minutes. Serve over cooked noodles. Lowwattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 6 servings.

Beef Stew1 T. oil1 Ib, stew meat11/2 c, water3 potatoes. cut in thirds2 carrots, cut in thirds1;7 onion, cut upII< t. salth t. pepper1 T. flour'/A t. browning sauceHeat oil in medium sized skillet Sear meat on allsides, Place meat inTender Cooker:. Heat water inskiliet scrape pan well to remove any brownedmeat Pour water over meal add potatoes, carrots,onion, salt and pepper, Add gasket, cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for20 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Remove meat and vegetables with aslotted spoon. In a separate container, blend 1tablespoon Iiour with asmall amount of stew liquid;add to remaining stew liquid. Blend in browningsauce, Microwave gravy uncovered for 3 minuteson HIGH stirring once during cooking. Pour gravyover meat and vegetables, stir to mh. Low wattageovens: add approxA minutes for beef stew. 4-5servings.

Mexican Beef Strips1'1<-2 lb. round steak, thinly cut strips1 t garlic salt1;2 t chili powder1/2 t cumin1/2 c. green pepper strips1/2 c. red pepper strips1/2 small onion. cut in rings and separated1;3 c. water1 pkg, tortillas

Mix beel with garlic salt chili powder and cuminPlace meat in Tender Cooker', arranging in adonutshape, leaving center space open. Add peppers.onion and water. Place asingle layer 7- inch diametercircle of foil on top of food. Add gasket, cover andred weight. Microwave on HIGH for i 5 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Serve with warm tortillas. Garnish withlettuce, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream, ildesired, Low wattage ovens: add appro>::. 5 minutes4 servings.

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Beef Braised In Beer1 c. beer2 Ibs. round steak, cut Into 4-6 pieces2 T. vegetable all1 10. onion, sliced2 T. flour1 10. clove garlic, minced1 t thyme leaves1 t Worcestershire sauceV2 t pepper1/4 t saltOpen beer and measure one cup. Let stand to losecarbonation. Heat oil in skillet and brown beef onboth sides; place in Tender Cooke~. Place onionson top. Combine remaining ingredients, includingbeer, and pour over onions and steak Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 20­22 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Low wattageovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4-6 servings.TIP: To keep ground pepper fresher tasting, place afew whole peppercorns in the shaker.

Lemon Baked Flank Steak1%-1 V2 lb. beef flank steakJuice and grated peel of small lemon1 T. margarine or butter1 T. minced parsley1 t pepper1/2 t salt3/4 c, chili sauce or ketchup1 sm. onion, minced4 t Worcestershire sauce1 T. brown sugar1 T. flour

Pound steak with meat mallet Combine lemonjuice and rind, margarine, parsley, pepper and saltSpread mixture on one side of steak Roll steakfrom small end and place in Tender Cooker®, seamside dowrt Combine chili sauce, onion, Worcestershiresauce and brown sugar. Pour over steak Coverwith single layer 7 inch circle of foil. Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 18­20 minutes. AlJowyeliow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove steak and keep warm.Stir flour into 3 tablespoons sauce. Stir mixtureinto sauce. ,Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutesuntil thickened. Slice steak across grain and servewith sauce. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes.4 servings.

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Peppel' Steak1% lb. steak1 T vegetable oilV2 c. red wine or beef broth% c. water1-2 t fresh cracked pepper% t salt1 garlic clove, crushed2 T. flour1/a t browning sauce1 med. green pepper, cut into 112" stripsHeat oil in medilim skillet; add beef. Brown on allsides. Place beef in Tender Cooker®. Add wine orbroth and water to same skillet: scrape pan well toremove any browned meat Pour hot liquid overmeat add pepper, salt and garlic. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 15minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight; uncover. Remove meat with slotted spoon;keep warm. Mix flour with small amount of hotcooking liquid; stir into remaining cooking liquid.Add browning sauce and green pepper strips.Microwave uncovered on H!GH for 3-4 minutes,stirring once during cooking. Pour over meat 4servings.

Beef In Dill Sauce1th lb. lean top round, cut into % inch slices2 T. olive 0113 T. flour1 14Y2 oz. can beef brothY3 c. dry red wine1 med. tomato, peeled and chopped1 sm. onion, minced% c. minced dill pickle2-3 T. minced fresh dill1 T. minced fresh parsley1 ciove garlic, mincedY2 t browning sauceSalt and pepper to tasteHeatoil in skillet; add beef slices and brown on bothsides. Put beef in Tender Cooke~ and stir in flour.Add remaining ingredients. Add gasket cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for20-23 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Serve over cookednoodles. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes.4-5 servings.TIP: Browning sauces add a deeper, richer color tomeat dishes when the meat is not seared first ina skillet

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Barbecue Beef Sandwlc::hes1 T. oil2112-3 Ib, boneless chuck roast% I. pepper1 c. bottled barbecue sauceIh~ 1 I. liquid smoke, if desiredCrusty rolls or toasted hamburger rolls

Heat oil in medium sized skillet; sear meat on allsides: place meat in Tender Cooke(/!, Sprinkle withpepper. top with barbecue sauce and liquid smoke.With a fork deeply pierce top of meat Place asingle layer 7-inch diameter circle of foil on meatAdd gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHiGH for 25-30 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red we'lght and uncover. Skim fatfrom sauce. To serve, slice beef for serving and poursauce over meat. Serve on rolls. 8-12 servings. 10

Beef Ribs In Mustard Sauce1 T. vegetable oil2~2Y2 Ibs. beef short r.ibs% c. white wine or waterV2 c. beef broth2 T. prepared horseradish2 T. Oijon style mustard2 garlic cloves, crushedV2 t salt112 t pepper2 T. flour1 c. sour creamHeat oil in medium skille~ add ribs and brown evenly.Place ribs in base of Tender Cooke~; add remainingingredients except flour and sour cream Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 30minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop; uncover.Remove beet, keep warm. Mix flour with smallamount of hot cooking liquid. Stir into remainingcooking liquid. Microwave on HIGH for3~4 minutesor until thickened, st'lrring once during cooking. Stirin sour cream Serve sauce with ribs. 3~4 servings.

Hungarian Goulash1V2 Ibs. beef stew meat11/2 T. cooking oil1 10% oz. can beef broth2 T. tomato paste1 med onion, chopped1 sm. green pepper, cut into strips2V2 t paprika1 t caraway seeds% c. cold water2 T. flourHeat oil in skillet brown meat on all all sides andplace inTenderCooke~. Stirin remaining ingredientsexcept for water and flour. Add gasket cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for25-27 minutes.Aliow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Combine water and flour, stir into goulashMicrowave on HIGH for2~3 minutes until thickened.Serve over cooked buttered noodles and top withsour cream. Low wattage ovens: add 2~3 minutes.4~6 servings.TIP: After measuring one or two tablespoons oftomato paste for a recipe, drop the remainder bytablespoons on a waxed paper covered cookiesheet Place in freezer. When sauce is frozen,remove and place in azip top freezer bag. The nextrime a recipe calls for one or two tablespoons oftomato paste, simply remove afrozen lump or twoand microwave on DEFROST

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Gourmet Stewi V2 Ibs. beef stew meat2 T. cooking oilV3 c, wild riceSalt and pepper to taste2~3 ieeks, sliced3f4 c. dry red wine% c. beef broth2 T. water1 T. cornstarch1 15 oz. can baby corn, drained1 10 oz, pkg, frozen peas, thawed1 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained1 sm. red pepper, slicedHeat oil in skillet brown meat on all sides. Placerice in Tender Cooker«' and season with salt andpepper. Add meat and leeks. Pour in wine and broth.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 20 minutes. AlloW yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Combine waterand cornstarch: stir into Tender Cooke~ along withbaby corn, peas, mushrooms and pepper. Microwaveon HIGH for4-5 minutes until heated through. Lowwattage ovens: add 1~2 minutes, 5-6 servings.

Stlfado1V2 Ibs. beef stew meat cut into % inch cubesSalt and pepper to taste2 T. margarine or butter, melted1 sm. onion, sliced6 T. tomato paste3 T. red wine1 T. red wine vinegar2 t brown sugar1 clove garlic, minced1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick% t whole cloves% t ground cumin

Place beef cubes in Tender Cooker«'; season withsalt and pepper. Pour in margarine; stir to coatcubes. Place sliced onion on top, Combine tomatopaste, wine, vinegar, brown sugar and garlic: pourover meat. Do not stir. Top with bay leaf, cinnamonstick, whole cloves and cumin. Do not stir, Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 20~22 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop.Before serving remove bay leaf, cinnamon stickand cloves. Stir sauce into meat Serve overcookedrice. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4servings.

Swedish Collops13/4-2 Ibs. beef stew meat3 T. flourSail and pepper to taste2~3 T. all1 med. onion, chopped1 c. whole cranberry sauce1-2 T. bourbon or brandy, opt.1 Ig. bay leafcombine flour, salt and pepper and coat stew meatHeat oil in skillet and brown meat on all sides; placein Tender Cooker". Combine onion, cranberry sauceand bourbon; stir into meat. Add bay leaf. Add

I gasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 20-22 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Serve over cooked noodles or rice. Low wattageovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4 servings.

Chill COD Carne1 T. oil1 lb. stew meat cut in 1 inch cubes1 16 oz, can sliced stewed tomatoes1 med. onion, chopped2 garnc cloves, minced or 1/4 t garlic powder1 8 oz. can tomato sauce1 16 oz. can kidney beans, drained1V2-3 t chili powder%-1 t cuminV2 I. saltHeat oil in medium sized skillet sear meat on allsides; place meat in Tender Cooke~. Drain liquidfrom tomatoes into skillet stir and scrape off anybrowned bits; pour over meat Add remainingingredients and drained tomatoes; stir well. Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Makes abOut 5 cups.

Steak Italiano1112-2 lb. round steak, cut into 4-6 pieces3 T. flourSalt and pepper to taste2-3 T. oil1 med. onion, sliced1 14, oz. jar pizza sauce% c. dry red wineMozzarella cheese slices

Combine flour, salt and pepper and coat steakpound steak with meat mallet Heat oil In skilletbrown steak on both sides. Place steak in TenderCooke(/! and cover with onion slices. Combinepizza sauce and red wine; pour over steak Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 18~20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover, Place steak andsauce on serving plate and cover with mozzarellacheese slices. Low wattage ovens: add 1~2 minutes.4~5 servings,

Country· Style Round Steak1 T. Worcestershire sauce1 t dry mustard1/~ t thyme leaves112 t salt1V2 Ib, beef round steak, cut into 4-5 pieces1 T. oil1 c, beef broth or 112 c, dry red wine and

V2 C. water1 clove garlic, minced'12 med, onion, sliced1 stalk celery with leaves, sliced1 T. flour mixed with 2 T cold waterStir together Worces!ershire sauce, dry mustard,salt and thyme; spread on steak Pound steak onboth sides with mea! mallet or edge of plate, Heatoil in medium sized skillet, sear steak on bothsides: place in Tender Cooke(/!, Add broth to skilletheat and scrape off any browned bits; pour oversteak Drizzle steak with any remaining Worces­tershire mixture; top with garlic" onions and celery.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. To serve, placesteak on heated serving plate, Stir flour mixtureinto cooking juices. Microwave uncovered on HIGHfor 1V2 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour smaiiamount of thickened sauce over steak Serveremaining sauce separately. 4-5 servings,

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Chuck ROllst1 Toil2%-3 lb. beef chuck roast% c. water1 clove garlic, choppedV2 t salt% t pepper1 onion, cut up3 potatoes, cut up1 T. flour

Heat oil in medium sized skillet sear meat on a[1sides; place meat in Tender Cookert'o Add water,garlic, salt and pepper to skillet. Heat and scrapeoff any browned meat: pour over meat Arrangeonion and potatoes on top of meat Place asingle l­inch diameter circle of foil on top of the food. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Remove meat and vegetables,keep warm In aseparate container blend 1 tablespoonflour with a small amount of liquid; add to meatjuices. Microwave uncovered for 3-4 minutes onHIGH or until thickened, stirring once Low wattageovens: add approx, 6 minutes cooking time forroast. 3-4 servings.

Herbed Beef Roast1 1 vegetable oil21/2-3 lb. beef rump roast1 c red wine or beef brothY2 c. water2 t thyme leaves1 t rosemary leaves3 garlic cloves, crushedY2 t saltY2 t pepper31 flour

Heat oil in medium skillet add roast Brown roaston all sides. Place roast in Tender Cookef"l. Tosame skillet add wine and water, scrape pan well toremove any browned meat Pour hot liquid overmeat; add remaining ingredients except flour. Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGH10r30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop; uncover.Remove roast: keep warm. Mix flour with smallamount of hot cooking liquid; stir into remainingcooking liquid. Microwave, uncovered, on HiGH for3-4 minutes, stirring once during cooking, Servegravy with roast 4-5 serv'lngs.

Rolled Rump Roast1 T. oil2V2-3 lb. rolled rump roast% c. red wine% c, water3 cloves garlic, chopped112 t salt'12 t fresh-cracked pepper

Heat oil in medium sized skillet sear meat on allsides; place meat in Tender Cookef"l. Add wine andwater to skillet heat and scrape off any brownedmeat Pour over meat·, add garlic, salt and pepper.Place asingle layer7-inch diameter circle of foil onmeat Add gasket cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for 25-30 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. To serve,place roast on healed serving plate. Skim fat fromjuices. Slice roast for serving and pour smalramount of juice over meat. Serve remaining juicesseparately. Low wattage ovens: add approx. 6minutes. 4-6 servings.TIP: If roast is uneven in shape, place smallest partof roast down into the cooking liquid. This helpsprevent over-cooking. .

Pesto Pot Roast1 3 lb. boneless beef eye of round roast3 T. olive oil2~3 1 flour1 c. beef broth%-1 c. fresh basil leaves, finely choppedY3 c. pine nuts or almonds3 cloves garlic, mincedY2-1 t pepper% t browning sauce

Heat olive oil in skiilet Thoroughly coat roast withflou~ brown on all sides. Place roast in TenderCookef"l. Pour broth into skillet: cook and stir,loosening brown bits. Stir in remaining ingredients;pour sauce over roast Cover with single layer 7inch circle of foil. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 27-30 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover, Slice roast and serve with sauce. Lowwattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 5~6 servings.TiP: Searing beef on all sides before placing inTender Cookefll, seais in the natural juices andensures maXimum tenderness.

Sauerbraten2V2-3 ib. beef heel of round, rump or sirloin tip

roast1 c. red ~ine vinegar1 c. water1 onion, sliced1 staik ceiery, sneed1 carro~ sliced4 whole cloves4 peppercorns2 bay leaves2 juniper berrIes'12 t saltV4 t pepper2 T. cooking oil6 gingersnaps1 T. brown sugarThoroughly pierce roast with long-tined fork.Combine vinegar, water, onion, celery, carrot,cloves, peppercorns, bay leaveS and juniper berriesin 4 quart measure. Microwave on HIGH for 3-4minutes; cool. Place roast in bowl or zip lock bagand pour in marinade. Cover bowl or seal bag andmarinate for 24-48 hours, turning several times.Remove roast from marinade; dry well and sprinklewith salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet and brownmeat on all sides. Place meat in Tender Cooke(!land add 1 cup of strained marinade; dIscardremainder. Place single layer7 inch circle of foil onmeat Add gasket cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for 30-35 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Place roaston heated serving platter. Skim fat from juices andstir in crushed gingersnaps and brown sugar.Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes until gravyreaches a boil and thickens, Siice roast and pourgravy over meat Serve with potato pancakes andred cabbage. Low wattage ovens: add 5-6 minutes.4-6 servings.

Barbecued Brt.ket1 21/2-3 lb. beef brisket fat trimmedSalt and pepper to taste1 med onion, finely chopped1 c. barbecue saucePlace brisket on waxed paper. Sprinkle with saltand pepper and cover with onion Shape into a rolland place in Tender Cookerv with loose end doWn.Cover with barbecue sauce. Cover with single layer7 inch circle of foil. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 25-30 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Remove brisket and slice across the grain.Serve with sauce. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes, 6 servings.

Or_ental Beef Brisket1 21J4-2% lb. boneless beef brisket1/2 c. soy sauce3 T. sugar3 cloves garlic, minced2 t curry powder% t pepper

Place brisket in zip lock bag or flat casserole.Combine remaining ingredients and pour overbrisket Seai bag or cover casserole; refrigerateand marinate for 2 hours. Remove brisket and f.oidin U-shape placing in Tender Cooke('!' with curve upand ends down; pour in marinade. Coverwith singlelayer 7 inch circle of foil. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 25-28 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Thinly slice br'lsket and serve with sauceover cooked rice. Low wattage oven: add 3-4minutes. 4-5 servings.

Vegetable Stuffed Beef Rolls1'12 Ib, round steak cut 'Into 6 piecesSalt and pepper to taste2 sm. carrots. peeled and finely chopped1 stalk celery, finely chopped1 sm. onion, finely chopped1 egg, slightly beaten%-V2 c. fine bread crumbs11f2 t basil1-21. cooking oil1 T. flourY2-% c. waterSeason steak with salt and pepper and pound withmeat mallet to flatten, Combine carrots, celery,onion, egg, bread crumbs and basil. Spoon stuffingonto steak pieces. Roll up and secure with toothpicksHeat oil in skillet and brown rolls on all sides: placein Tender Cooker®. Add flour to skillet stirto lightlybrown. Pour In water, stirring to loosen brown bits:pour over rolls. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for i5-18 minutes, Allowyellow stem to drop_ Low wattage ovens: add 1-2minutes. 6 servings.

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Peldng Roaat1 3 Ib. sirloin tip beef roast1 sm. onion, cut into pieces2 cloves garlic, cut into small pieces% c. vinegar% c. water2-3 T. oil1 c. black coffeeSalt and pepper to taste

Cut 20-25 slits completely through roast and fillwith onion and garlic pieces. Place roast in zip lockbag or casserole, pour in vinegar and water. Sealbag or cover casserole; refrigerate and marinate for24 hours, Remove roast and brown in oil in skilletuntil very dark on all sides. Place roast in TenderCooker»; add coffee, salt and pepper. Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for30­32 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Low wattageovens; add 4·5 minutes. 6 servings.

Confett18teak Strips13,4-2 lb. sirloin steak, cut into thin strips2 I olive oil1 10% oz. can golden mushroom soupV4 c. dry white wine1 5 oz. jar pimientos4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced1 sm. green pepper, chopped1 sm. onion, choppedVa teach tabasco and Worcestershire sauce

Heat oil in skillet; add beef and quickly brown onboth sides. Place steak in Tender Cookert' and addremaining ingredients. Add gasket, cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 15-17 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Serve over cooked pasta Low wattageovens: add 1-2 minutes. 5-6 servings.

Swiss Steak1 T. oil1% lb. round steak, cut into 4-5 pieces% c. water1 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes% onion, sliced1 clove gariic, choppedV2 t saltVa t pepper

Heat oil in medium sized skillet sear meat on allsides; place meat in Tender Cookert'o Add water toskillet heat and scrape off any browned meat Pourhot water over meat add tomatoes, onion, garlic,salt and pepper. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 20 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover. Lowwattage ovens: add approx. 5 minutes, 4 servings.

Four Flavor Beef2V2-3 lb. eye of round beef roast2-3 T. cooking oil2,6 c, waterV3 c, soy sauce3 T. sugar1 cinnamon stickVa t aniseseedsV3 c. sherry2 T. cornstarch

Heat all in skillet; add roast and brown well on allsides, Place in Tender Cookert'o Combine water,soy sauce, cinnamon stick, aniseseeds and sugar.Pour over roast. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH tor 25-30 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Remove roast. Combine sherry andcornstarch; stir Into pan liqUid. Microwave on HIGHfor 3-4 minutes untH.,thickened. Slice beef andserve with sauce. Low wattage ovens: add 3-4minutes_ 4-6 servings.

Beef Barley Casserole1 Ib. lean ground beel2 stalks celery, sliced1 sm. onion, choppedV2 med, green pepper, chopped1 10% oz. can cream of mushroom soup1 4 or can mushrooms, drainedV2 c. barleyV2 C. waterV2 t dill weedSalt and pepper to taste1 10 oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed

Crumble ground beef into Tender Cookert' andmicrowave on HIGH for 5-6 minutes; drain. Stir inremaining ingredients, except for peas. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 25­27 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Stir in peas, cover and microwaveon HIGH for 2-3 minutes. Low wattage ovenS: add2-3 minutes. 4 servings.

Zesty Cabbage Beef Bake1 lb. ground beef112 t paprika% t each salt and pepper3 c. shredded cabbage1 med, onion, chopped1 11 oz. can zesty tomato SOup

Crumble ground beef into Tender Cookert'o Microwaveon HIG Hfor 5-6 minutes until meat is done; drain.Place hall of cabbage and onion in Tender Cooker4;top with half of meat Repeat layers, Spread topwith tomato soup; avoid touching sides of TenderCooker®. Add gasket. cover and red weightMkrowave on HIGH for 20-22 minutes, Allowyellow stem to drop. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4 servings.TIP: Casseroies will cook more evenly if the centeris less thick than the outside edges,

Cabbage BuncUes12 Ig. cabbage leaves1 Ib, lean ground beef1 c, cooked rice1 sm. onlol1, minced1 egg, beaten1h t each salt and pepper

Place cabbage ieaves in covered casserole withone tablespoon water, Cover and microwave onHIGH for3-4 minutes until leaves are limp. Combineremaining ingredients. Shape into 12 rolls. Placeeach roll in center of a cabbage leaf. Fold in endsand roll up. Place bundles in Tender Cookef!l.Combine sauce ingredients and pour over bundles.Cover with a single layer 7 inch circle of foil. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 22-24 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop. Lowwattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes.

Sauce1 8 oz. can tomato sauce1 1 brown sugar1 T. lemon juice1 T. Worcestershlre sauceCombine all ingredients. 4-6 servings.

Spanisb Rice1 Ib. ground beef114V2 oz. can Whole tomatoes, choppedY2 C. water% c. long grain rice1 med. onion, choppedV2 med green pepper, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1-2 t chili powder3J4 t saltY2 t pepperGrated cheese, optCrumble ground beef into Tender Cookef!l; Microwaveon HIGH for5-6 minutes until cooked. Drain. Stir inremaining ingredients, except cheese. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave-on HIGH for 20­22 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Stir and sprinkle with cheese.Low wattage ovens', add 1-2 minutes. 4 servings,

PlcadiUo% C. slivered almonds1 lb. extra lean ground beef2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 med. onion, chopped1 med. apple, peeled, cored and c:-Jopped1 ciove garlic, minced1V2 t chili powder3/4 t cinnamon112 t salt% t comino seeds, crushedY4 t pepperToast almonds and set aside. Crumble ground beefInto Tender Cookert'o Lightly stir in remainingingredients without packing down. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 20­22 minutes. AI/ow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Stir and top with toastedalmonds. Serve with heated tortillas. Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4-6 servings.

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Stuffed Peppers4 sm. green peppers1 lb. lean ground beef1 egg% c. dry bread crumbs3 T. dry onion soup mix (V2 of 1.25 oz. envelope)1 8 oz. can tomato sauceThinly sllee stem end off each pepper, scrape outseeds and membranes. Mix together ground beef,egg, bread crumbs and soup mix. Divide and stuffpeppers Place in Tender Cookef"l, cut end up, andpour In tomato sauce. Cover with single layer? inchcircle of foil. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 14-15 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Let stand 4-5 m'lnutes beforeremoving weight and uncovering. Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4 servings.

Italian Meat SilUCEl for Pasta1 lb. lean ground beef2 garlic cloves, minced or I,~ t garlic powderV2 t saltVB t pepper1'12 t Italian herb seasoning, divided1 med. onion, chopped1 15 oz. can tomato sauce1 6 oz. can tomato paste3J4 c. water, divided

With atork, gently stir together ground beef, garlic,sal~ pepper and only jh teaspoon Italian herbseasoning in Tender Cooke~. Add onion to meatmixture, stir to blend. Do not pack meat firmly inTender Cooker" _ In separate bOWl, stir togetherremaining 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning, tomatopaste and only% cup water. Pour over meat do notstir. Add gasket, cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Stir sauce andmeat together. adding remaining V2 cup water ormore, to taste. Serve over cooked pasta and addgrated Parmesan cheese, if desired. 4-5 servings.

Meatballs in Vegetable Gravy1 lb. ground beef3 slices bread, made into crumbs1 sm. onion, minced1 egg, beatenSalt and pepper to taste2 T. cooking oil1 10% oz. can tomato with tomato pieces soup2 carrots, peeled and chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 sm. green pepper, chopped

Combine beet, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt andpepper. Shape into 12 meatballs. Heat oil in skilletand quickly brown meatballs; place in TenderCooke~. Combine remaining ingredients; pourover meatballs. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for -18-22 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4 servings.

Easy Spaghetti Sauce1·1 V2 Ibs. iean ground beet1 16 oz. can tomatoes, Italian s.tyle1V<i c. water1 6 oz. can tomato paste1 med. onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 T olive oil2 t sugar1V2-2 t oregano1%·2 t basil1 t pepper1/2-1 t salt1 bay leaf

Crumble ground meat into Tender Cooker'Microwave on HIG Hlor6-8 minutes until browned:dram Stir In remaining ingredients, Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 18­20 mi nutes, Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover, Remove bay leaf. Low wattageovens- add 1-2 minutes_ 4-6 servings.TI P: When fresh herbs are available, use threetimes the measurement suggested for dried

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Spiced Pork Roast3 lb. pork roastV2 c. apple cider1/2 t dry sage% t pepper

Place pork roast in Tender Cooke~, add appleelder. Sprinkle sage and pepper over roast Addgaske~ cover and red weignt. Microwave on HIGHfor 30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Low wattage ovens: addapprox. 6 minutes. 4-5 servings.

Apple-Stuffed Pork Roast2V2-3 lb. bone-in sirloin or loin pork roast1 large apple, chopped% med. onion, chopped1 stalk celery, choppedV4 c. dry bread crumbs% t paprika% t dried sageV4 t pepper1 T. melted butter% c. water1 T. flour mixed with 2 T cold water

Cut 2 large pockets in roas~ cutting near bone, butnot ali the way through; set aside. Combine apple,onlon, celery, bread crumbs, paprika, sage andpepper, stir in melted butter. StUff pockets withabout two-thirds of apple mixture: secure withtoothpicks. Place roast in Tender Cooke~; top withremaining appie mixture. Add water. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 20­25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. To serVe, place roast onheated serving plata Slice roast for serving; removeand discard toothpicks. Stir flour mixture intocooking juices. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for11f2-2 minutes or untli thickened. Pour smallamount of thickened sauce over meal. Serveremaining sauce separately. 4~6 servings.

Fruited Pork Roast% c. dried apricots2f.J c. pitted prunesV3 c. raisins% c. brown sugarV2 c. dry red wine or apple juice2V2-3 ib. boneless rolled pork roast2 T. water2 t cornstarch

Place fruit in Tender Cooke~; sprinkle with brownsugar and pour In wine. Place roast on top of fruitCover with single layer 7 inch circle of foil. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 25-30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Remove roastCombine water and cornstarch; stir into fruitmixture. Microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 1-2minutes until thickened. Serve sauce with roastlow wattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 4·6 servings.

Fake WlId Boar2-2112 lb. boneless, rolled pork roast10-12 juniper berries, crushed1/2 t each salt and pepperVs c. dry red wine2 T. waterV3 c. sour cream2 T. currant jelly1 T. flourRub roasl with juniper berries, salt and pepper,place in Tender Cooke~. Pour in wine and water.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 20-23 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Removeroast and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid.M"rx together sour cream, currantjel!y and flour; stirinto cooking liquid. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3minutes until thickened. Slice roast and serve withgravy. low wattage ovens: add 2·3 minutes. 4-5servings.

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Polynesian Pork Roast2112 In rolled boneless pork roast1 16 oz. can crushed pineapple, with juice1 t pumpkin pie spice1 t dry gingerV2 t saltV4 t pepper1 T. cornstarch

St~nd roast on end In Tender Cookef">. MIx pineapple,spices, salt and pepper, pour over roast Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 25minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove roast to heated servingplate. In a small container, blend 1 tablespooncornstarch with asmall amount of meat juices: stirinto remaining meat jUices. Microwave sauceuncovered for 3-4 minutes on HIGH or until thickened,stirring once. Slice meat for serving. Pour % cupsauce over mea~ serve remaining sauce separately.Low wattage ovens: add approx. 6 minutes. 4·5servings.

Pork Chops with Wild Rice2 stalks celery, thInly slicedV2 onion, chopped1% c. water'12 c. uncooked regular white riceV4 c. uncooked wild rice3 t chicken bouillon granules or 3 cubes112 t poultry seasoningVa t pepper1-1% Ibs. pork chopsPaprikaSpiced apple rings, if desired

Stir together ail ingredients except chops, paprikaand apple rings in Tender Cooke~. Arrange chopson top. with bones to outside edges of TenderCookef'!l. Sprinkle evenly With paprika Place asingle 74 inch diameter circle of foil on top of chops.Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Serve right fromTender Cookef"l or remove to platter. Garnish withspiced apple rings, if desired. 4 servings.

Pork Chops with Apples1 c. apple juice% c. white wine or waterV2 c. uncooked long grain rice'V4 c. uncooked wild rice1 med. onion, cut into eighths1 stalk celery, sliced1 large tart red apple, cored, cubed 1"x 1"V2 t salt1f4 t cinnamon1f4 t pepper4 (1"1 V2 Ibs.) pork chopsIn base of Tender Cookef"l combine all ingredientsexcept pork chops. Stir well. Top w"ith pork chops.Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight uncover. 4 servings.

Pork Chops with Cranberries4 pork chops, W' thick (approx. 1112-2 Ibs.)1 16 oz. can whole cranberry sauceV2 c. water% t salt% t nutmeg

Mix cranberry sauce, water, salt and nutmeg.Layer pork chops with cranberry sauce, endingwith sauce on top. Place a7-inch diameter, singlelayer foil circle on top of cranberry sauce. Addgaske~ cover and red weight MIcrowave on HIGHfor 15 to 20 minutes. Allow yeJlow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Low wattageovens: add approx. 5 minutes. 4 servings.

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Pork Chop Sweet Potato Me••1J4 c. packed brown sugarV2 t cinnamon1J4 t nutmeg1-1 V2 Ibs. sweet potatoes(about 2 med., pared and

sliced in 1 inch rounds)Salt and pepper1-1 'V2 Ibs. pork chops1 large apple, cored and sllced into 4 ringsV2 c. water or apple juice

Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg;set aside. Place alayer of sweet potatoes in TenderCookef!'. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and half ofbrown sugar mIxture. Arrange chops on top, Sprinklelightly with sa it and pepper. Place remaining sweetpotato slices and apple rings over chops, coveringchops as much as possibie. Add water or juice.Sprinkle evenly with remaining brown sugar mixture.Place a 7-inch diameter singie layer foil circle ontop of brown sugar mixture. Add gaske~ cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for 20 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. To serve remove to serving plate. 4servings.

Pork Gumbo3/4 "1 lb. boneless pork chops1-2 T. cooking oil1 % c, water1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies1 8 oz. can tomato sauce2 c. sliced okra1 med, onion, chopped1 T. v'megarSalt and pepper to tasteFew dashes hot pepper sauceFile, opt.Remove fat from pork chops; cut into V2 inch cubes.Heat oll in skillet add pork and brown on all sides,Place pork in Tender Cooke~: stir in remainlngingredients, except file. Add gasket. cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 20-23 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Serve gumbo over cooked rice sprinkledwith file. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes.4 servings.

Pork Chops with Apricots4 341 inch pork chops, fat trimmedlh t each salt pepper and gingerV3 c. dried apricotsth c. red wine or apple jUice1 sm. onion, minced3 T. brown sugar

Rub salt, pepper and ginger into pork chops. Placeapricots in bottom of Tender Cookef"l; top with porkchops. Combine WIne, onion and brown sugar; pourover chops and apricots. Cover with single layer 7inch circle of foil. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH lor 15-17 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop, Low wattage ovens: add 1-2minutes, 4 servings.

Barbecued Pork1 lb. cooked pork, finely diced1 c. chili sauce% c. water1 rib celery, chopped1 sm. onion, minced1 clove garlic. minced2 T. brown sugar2 T. lIour4 t Worcestershire sauce1 T. vinegar1 t chill powderSalt and pepper to tasteCombine all ingredients in Tender Cookef!'. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HrGHfor 18-20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Serve on toastedbuns. Low wattage ovens: add 1"2 minutes. 6-8servingsTIP: For easy clean up, coat inside afTender Caoke~bowl w'lth non-stick spray.

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Curried Pork and Rice% c. butter2 stalks celery, cut into 1f,>" pieces1 med. onion, cut into eighths1-2 t curry powder1V2 Ibs. pork, cut into 1"x1" pieces1 c. uncooked long grain rice% c. raisins1 c. chicken broth1/2 c. white wine112 t salt11.1 t pepper1/2 c. slivered almonds2 T. tresh chopped parsley

in base otTender Cooker® meit butter on HIGH tor50-60 sec. Stir in celery, onion and curry powder.Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes, stirring onceduring cooking or until vegetables are crispy tender.Stir in remaining ingredients except almonds andparsley. Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for30 m·lnutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight uncover. Stir in almonds andparsley. 4 servings.

Pork with Peanuts2 Ibs. pork, cut into 1 inch cubesSalt and pepper to taste1 T. oil1% c. water1 sm. onion, silced3 cloves garlic, minced2-3 sm yellow or green chili peppers, minced1 c. peanuts, ground in food processor or blenderSeason pork with salt and pepper. Heat all Inskillet add pork and qUickly brown on all sides.Place in Tender Cooker®. Add water, onion. garlic,and chili peppers. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 18-20 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in peanuts and microwave on HIGHfor 5 minutes. Serve over cooked rice. Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 6 servings.

Sweet Sour Pork2%-3 Ibs. IXlrk, W' x 1/2" cubes1 16 oz. can pitted sweet cherries with juiceV2 c. rice vinegar or white vinegar1 clove garlic, chopped% med green pepper, cut up% med. red pepper, cut up1/2 med onion, sliced into rings1 T. cornstarch

Drain cherries. reserving Juice, set aside Combinepork, V3 cup cherry juice, vinegar and garlic inTenderCooke('!l. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 25 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Transfer pork to heated platter. In a separatecontainer, blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch withsmall amount of meat juices; add to remainingmeat juices. Add cherries, pepper and onions.Microwave uncovered for 3-4 minutes on HIGH oruntil thickened and vegetables are hot Combinesauce and pork Serve with rice or noodles. lowwattage ovens: add approx. 6 minutes. 4-5servings.

Euy Pork M.eal In One1-1 % Ibs. boneless pork country-style ribs, cut

in 1V2 inch cubes1 envelope dry vegetable soup mix4 med. potatoes (about 2 Ibs,) peeled, if desired,

and cut in eighths3;.1 c. waterSail and pepper, if desired

Stir together pork and dry soup mix: then stir inpotatoes and water In Tender Cooker®. Push porkand potatoes into liquid. Add gaske~ cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 20 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Season to tasle with sail and pepper, ifdesired. SeNe right from Tender Cooker® or removeto serving bOWl. 4-5 servings.

Hot Spiced Pork2 Ibs. thinly sliced pork strips1 c. sliced carrots2 t sesame oil1/2 c. white wine1/4 c. chicken broth2 T. soy sauce% c. green onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped%-1/4 t dry red pepper flakes1 T. cornstarchPlace pork and carrot slices in TenderCooke('!l, mixwith sesame all. Mix together wine, broth, soysauce, green onion, garlic and pepper flakes; pourover pork. Add gasket, cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 25 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Remove meat and carrots with slotted spoon to aheated serving plate. In aseparate container, blend1 tablespoon cornstarch with a small amount ofmeat juices; stir into remaining meat juices.Microwave uncovered for 3-4 minutes on HIGH oruntil thickened. Combine sauce with meat andcarrotS. Serve with rice or noodles. low wattageovenS'. add approx. 5 minutes. 4-5 servings.

ltaUan Sausage and Peppers3-4 Italian sausage links1 med. green pepper, cut into chunks1 med. red pepper, cut into chunks1 med. onion, sliced1 clove garlic, minced1 16 oz. can Italian style tomatoes1 T. tomato paste1/4 t each pepper, marjoram, and fennel

Remove casings from sausages and cut into 1/2Inch slices. Place in Tender Cooker® with remain­ing ·lngredlents. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 22·25 minutes. Ailowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Spoon off extra fat Stir and serve in toastedbuns or over cooked pasta Low watl'age ovens:add 4-5 minutes. 4-6 serVings.NOTE: Tender Cooker® is very fUll.

Sausage Rice Casserole1 lb. ring sausage, cut int04-6 pieces% c. long grain rice1 med. onion, chopped1 stalk celery, slicedSalt and pepper to taste1 15 or 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes% c. waterIn skillet lightly brown sausage pieces on ail sides:drain well. Place rice in Tender Cooker® and coverwith onion and celery. Season with salt and pepper.Pour tomatoes and water over rice and vegetables;top with sausage. Add gasket, cover a~d redweight Microwave on HIGH for 22-25 minutes,Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. To serve: Remove sausage. Stir togetherremaining Ingredients and place In bowl; top withsausage. LoW wattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 4­6 servings.

Polish Sausage Stew1 lb. garlic-flavored ring sausage, cut Into

B pieces2-3 med. potatoes, peeled and cut into % inch

cubes2 med. carrots, peeled and cut Into V4 inch slices1 med onion, sliced1 103A oz. can beef brothV3 c. beer2 t vinegar2 T. flour1/4 -% t pepper1 T. chopped parsleyCombine all ingredients, except parsley, In TenderCooker0. Add gasket cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 18-20 minutes. Aliowyeilow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in parsiey. Low wattage ovens: add 1­2 minutes. 4-5 servings.

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Barbecue Spareribs2 Ibs. pork spareribs, cut in serving size pieces1 onion, sliced2 cloves garlic, chopped1 c. barbecue sauce% c. waterPlace ribs, onion and garlic in Tender Cooker4'.Combine sauce and water; pour over ribs. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH10r20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Low wattage ovens: addapprox. 5 minutes. 4 servings.NOTE: Country Style Ribs may be substituted lorthis recipe. Cooking time must be extenrled to 25minutes total cooking time in a 600 to 700 wattoven to 30 minutes total cooking time in a400 to500 watt oven.

Chinese Barbecued Ribs2-2% Ibs. country-style ribs, fat trimmed1J3 c, plum jamV4 c, light corn syrup% C. soy sauce1 bunch green onions, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced2 t. ginger

~Iace ~ibS in Tender Cooker'b. Combine remainingIngredients and pour over ribs. Add single thickness7 inch circle of foil. Add gasket, cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 24~27 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Skim fat from sauce. Low wattage ovens:add 2-3 minutes. 4 servings.

Country Style Ribs and Sauerkraut1V2-2 Ibs. country style pork ribs116 oz. can sauerkraut, including liqUidV2 t caraway seed

Place ribs in Tender Cookef'!'. Cut to fit if needed.Pour sauerkraut and liquid over ribs, sprinkle withcaraway. Place a7-inch diameter, single layer foilcircie on top of sauerkraut Add gasket, cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for 25 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Low wattage ovens: add approx 5 minutes.4 servings.

Orange Gingered Spareribs2 ibs. pork spareribs, cut in serving size pieces3,4 c. orange juice% c. soy sauce2 large cloves garlic, chopped% t ground ginger, dividedV2 orange, thinly sliced1 T. cornstarch mixed with 1 T. cold waterHot cooked riceCilantro or parsley sprigsOrange slices

Pi ace ribs in Tender Cooker€'. Stir together orangejuice, soy sauce, garlic and only Va teaspoon ginger,pour over ribs. Place orange slices on top of ribs.Add gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. To serve placerice on heated serving plate: top with ribs, Skim fatfrom juices; remove orange slices. Stir remainingVa teaspoon ginger and cornstarch mixture into hotjuices. Microwave uncovered on HIGH 1V2~2 minutesor until thick Pour a small amount of sauce overribs. Serve remaining sauce separately. Garnishribs with cilantro sprigs and additional orangeslices. 4-5 servingsTIP: This is an excellent way to precook ribs beforegrilling. Follow directions above. Drain ribs, savingcooking juices. Stir remaining Va teaspoon gingerinto juices. Transfer ribs to hot grill. Cook about 6inches from coals or on medium until browned,about 15-20 minutes, turning several times andbrushing generously with cooking juices. Spoon alittle juice over ribs before serving. Discardremaining jUice.

Baked Lamb Shanks4 lamb shanks, fat trimmed1 10% oz. can cream of asparagus soupV3 c, water3 T. dry onion soup mix (1f2 of 1,25 oz. envelope)

Place shanks in Tender Cooke~. Combine soup,water and dry soup mix: pour over shanks. Coverwith single layer 7 inch circle of foil, Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HiGH for 30­35 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove shanks, skim excessfat from sauce and serve. Low wattage ovens: add4-5 minutes. 4 servings.

Lamb in M.ushroom n1ll Sauce1V2-2 Ibs. boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes1 10% oz. can cream of mushroom soup% c. water3 med. carrots, peeled and thinly sliced2 T. chopped parsley1112 t dried dill weed1 med. bay leafVB t pepper1 9 or 10 or pkg. frozen peas, thawed1 egg yolk slightly beaten1 T. lemon juiceLemon slices, opt

Combine lamb, soup, water, carrots, parsley, dillweed, bay leaf and pepper in Tender CookerW. Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 20-24 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Stir in peas.Microwave on HIGH for3-4 minutes. Combine eggyolk and lemon juice. Pour in V2 cup hot sauce, stir­ring constantly. Pour mixture into Tender Cooke~and stir until thickened. Remove bay ieaf. Serveover cooked rice. Garnish with lemon slices. Lowwattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4-6 servings.

Orange Curded Lamb1 Ib, lamb, cut into V2 Inch cubesV3 c. water3 T. frozen orange juice concentrate1 sm, onion, chopped1 stalk celery, slicedV3 c. golden raisins2 t lemon juice3/4-1 t curry powderlf4 t saltV4 t allspice2 T. water1 T. cornstarch2 c cooked riceV2 c. toasted coconut

Combine lamb through allspice in Tender Cookef'l,Add gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 18-20 minu.tes. Allow yellow stem todrop, Remove red weight and uncover. Combinewater and cornstarch and stir inlo curry. Microwaveon HIGH for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Servelamb over (Ice topped with coconut Add othercondiments, such as chutney or chopped peanuts,if desired. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes.4 servings,TIP: Serve with Apple Chutney from MiscellaneousSection,

Orange Glazed Lamb Steaks4~6 lamb shoulder steaks, about 4 oz. each1 6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate1 t Worcestershire sauce112 t mint leaveslf4 t rosemary% t grated orange rindlf4 t saltPlace lamb steaks in Tender Cookef'l, Combineremaining ingredients and pour over steaks. Coverwith single layer 7 inch circle of foil Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 15­18 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop, Low wattageovens: add 1-3 minutes. 4-6 serv·mgs.

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poultry. . . . . . ~ . . . . .Veal Paprika1V2 lb. veal, cut into 3/.1 inch cUbes2 T. oil2 I flourV2 C, water1 med. onion, chopped5-6 I tomalo paste2 T. paprika1 T. Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlic, minced1/4 t salt1 5 oz. can .evaporated milk

Heat oil in skillet Add veal and brown on all sides;place in Tender Cookef'l. Sprinkle veal with flourand stir 10 coat. Stir in remaining ingredients,except for evaporated milk. Add gasket, cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for i 4-15 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in evaporated milk and microwave onHIGH for 1-2 minutes. Serve over cooked noodles:sprinkle with poppy seeds. low wattage ovens:add 1-2 minutes. 4 servings,

lrl8b Lamb Stew1-1 Y2 Ib, boneless lamb stew meat1 103/.l oz. can chicken broth3 med, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 in. cubes1 med. onion, coarsely chopped2 T. finely chopped parsley1V2 t thyme112 t pepper%-V2 t salt3 T water2 T. flourChopped parsley for garnish, opt

Combine all ingredients, except for water, flour andgarnish, in Tender Cooker"'. Add gasket cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for24-26 minutes,Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover, Mix water and flour together, stir intostew. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 2-3minutes until thickened. Low wattage ovens: add3-5 minutes. 4-5 servings.

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Creamy Veal Casserole2 Ibs. boneless veal, cut into 1 inch cubes1 10314 oz. can cream of mushroom soup1 med. onion, sPced2 T. margarine or butter112 t browning sauce1/4 t salt% t pepperDash or 2 of hot pepper sauceV3 c. sour cream2 c. cooked noodles

Combine all ingredients, except sour cream andnoodles, in Tender Cooker"'. Add gasket cover andred weight Microwave on HIG Hfor 15-1 8 minutes.Allow yeliow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in sour cream and noodles. Low'wattage ovens: add i -2 minutes, 4 servings.

Osso Buco2-3 T. fiour% t pepper4 veal shank cross cuts (about 3 pounds)3 T. margarine or butler1 10% oz. can golden mushroom &DUp112 c, dry white wine1 T. cho~ped parsley1 t lemon jUice1 clove garlic, minced112 t grated lemon peel

Combine flour and pepper; coat shanks. Meltmargarine or bulter in skillet Brown shanks on allsides; place in Tender Cooker"', Add remainingingredients. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 28-30 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Serve over cooked rice. Low wattageovens: add 3-4 minutes. 4 servings.

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Chicken 'N Stufflng8 oz. pkg. stuffing mix2V2 111 Whole chickenV2 t browning sauceV2 c. water!j2 t chicken bOUillon granulesPaprika2 T. flour

Prepare stUffing mix following package directions.Stuff chicken: secure wings and legs to chickenbody with string. Combine browning sauce, V2 cupwater and bOUillon. Place chicken in Tender Cookef!l,pour water mixture over chicken, sprinkle withpaprika If breast bone is high, cover with narrowstrip of foil. Add gaskeL cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 25 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop, Remove red weight Transfer chickento heated serv'lflg plata Mix flour with hot cookingliquid; microwave uncovered for 3-4 minutes onHIGH or until thickened. Serve gravy with chickenand stuffing. low wattage ovens: add approx. 6minutes for chicken. 4-5 servings.

Chicken Cacciatore1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 16 oz. can tomatoes in juice, drained and

juice reserved1/4 c. red wine or chIcken broth1 large bay leaf3f4 t dried oreganoV2 t paprikaV2 t salt2%-3 Ibs. chicken, cut up, skin removed,

if desired2 T. flour mixed with 3 T. reserved juice from

tomatoes% c. sliced black olives, if desiredHot cooked pasta, if desired

Stir together onions, garlic, drained tomatoes andV2 cup of juice, wine and seasonings in TenderCookefl. Move chicken around in tomato m'l:(tureto thoroughly coat Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 20~25 minutes.AlloW yellow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Remove chickentohotdeep serving platter.Stir flour mixture into hot liquid. Microwaveuncovered on HIGH 2"'3 minutes or until thickened.Pour sauce over chicken Garnish with sliced blackdives and serve with pasta, if desired 4-5 servings.

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Tarragon Stuffed Chicken1 3 lb. whole chicken% c. fresh tarragon leaves2 Ig. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 sm onion, slicedSalt and pepper to taste1 t browning sauce112 c. chicken broth

Work about haif of tarragon leaves under skin ofchicken. Chop remaining tarragon leaves andcombine with potatoes and onions: season withsalt and pepper. Stuff chicken with mixture andplace in Tender Cooke~. Pour in remaining potatomixture. Brush chicken with browning sauce andpour in broth. Add gaskeL cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 25-28 minutes. AlloWyellow stem to drop. low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4 servings.

CbJcken with Wfne and Herbs3-3V2 Ibs. chicken, cut up, skin removed if desired% c. dry White wine2 cloves garlic, chopped1 t dry tarragon1V2 t dry thymeV2 t dry parsleY112 t salt% t pepper% t paprika

Place cut up chicken in Tender Cooker<!', add wine,garlic, tarragon, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper.Sprinkle with paprika Add gaskel~~ and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 30 minutes, Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Lowwattage ovens: add approx. 6 minutes. 4-5servings.

Herbed Chicken1 2112-3 lb. fryer, cut into serving pieces2-3 t. browning sauce1 i 0% oz. can cream of chicken soup1 sm. onion. choppedV2 c~ instant rice3 T. chopped fresh parsley1% t dried marjoram

Brush chicken pieces with browning sauce andplace in Tender Cookef"l, Combine remainingIngredients and pour over chicken- Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH lor 25­30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop, Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4-5 servings.

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Tomato Basil Chicken1 3 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces1 T. cooking oil1 t browning sauceSalt and pepper to taste1 c. chicken broth1 med. onion, chopped2 T. chopped fresh basil1 clove garlic, minced3 T. water .2 T. cornstarch2 med. tomatoes, peeled and cut into thin

wedges1 T. chopped fresh basilPitted biack olives, optCombine oil and browning sauce; brush on chickenpieces and pi ace in Tender Cookef'l. Combine saltpepper, chicken broth, onion, 2 tablespoons basiland garlic; pour over chicken. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 25~28

minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove chicken and keepwarm. Combine water and cornstarch; stir into panliquid along with tomatoes. Microwave on HIGH for2-3 minutes until thickened. Pour sauce overchicken. Garnish with basil and black olives. Lowwattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 4-5 servings.

Tarragon Marinated Chicken1 2V2-3 lb. fryer, cut up1 c, dry white wine1 T. dried tarragon leaves% t browning sauceSalt and pepper to taste3 T. dry white wine1 T. flour

Place chicken in zip lock bag or flat casserole.Combine 1 cup white wine, tarragon and browningsauce and pour over chicken. Seal bag or covercasserole and marinate overnight Remove chickenfrom marinade and place in Tender Cookef'l. Pour inV2 cup marinade and reserve remainder. Sprinkiechicken with salt and pepper. Add gasket coverand red weight. Microwave at HIGH for 24-26minutes. Allow yeilow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove chicken and keepwarm. Combine 3 tablespoons wine and flour. Stirinto pan liquid with remaining marinade. Microwaveon HIGH for 3~4 minutes until thickened. Poursauce over chicken. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4-5 servings.

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Chlcken Marrakesh1 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up1 onion, sliced1 sm. lemon, cut into 8 wedges1 T. chopped parsley1 T. olive oil1 sm. clove garlic, mincedV2 t marjoram%-V2 t each salt and pepper% t each cayenne pepper and turmeric1 8 oz. can pineapple chunks% c. stuffed olives, slicedPlace chicken in Tender CookerOO. Combine allremaining ingredients, except for pineapple andolives, Stir in juice from pineapple chunks and poursauce over chicken. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 25-28 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Remove chicken and keep warm. Stirpineapple chunks and olive slices into pan liquid.Microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes until heatedthrough, Serve sauce over chicken. Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4-5 servingsTIP: To make garlic-flavored oil for sauteing orsalad dressings, peel severai cloves of garlic andplace in a small bottle of olive oil,

Paella1 In chicken, skinned, boned, cut into

1"x 1" piecesjh Ib, uncooked italian sausage, casing removed,

cut into W' piecesV2 lb. frozen cod, partially thawed, cut into

1"x 1" piecesc. uncooked long grain ricec. frozen peasmed. red pepper or green pepper, cut into1"x 1" pieces

1 c. chicken brothV2 c, white wine1 sm. onion, cut Into eighths3 garlic cloves, crushed1 t saltV2 t pepperV2 t saffron, if desired

In base of Tender cookef'l combine all ingredients.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 30 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight uncover. Stir gently; let stand5 minutes covered, 4 servings.

Chicken with Green Grapes6 chicken breasts, skin removed2 T. browning sauceV2 t each salt poultry seasoning, rosemary and

thymeV4 t pepperI bay leafV3 c. white wine1 clove garlic, mincedBrush chicken pieces with browning sauce. Combinesalt poultry seasoning, rosemary, thyme and pepperand sprinkle on chicken breasts; arrange in TenderCookerOO. Add bay leaf, wine and garlic. Cover withasingle layer? inch circle of foil. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 28-32minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove chicken to heatedplatter. Cover with sauce.

Sauce3 T. white wine2 T. flourV4 c. light cream11/2 c, halved seedless green grapesCombine wine, flour and light cream. Stir into liquidin Tender Cookefl and microwave on HIGH for 2-4minutes until thickened Stir in grapes and microwavefor one minute. Low wattage ovens: add 3+4minutes. 6 servings.

Glazed Chicken with Kumquats4-5 chicken breasts, skin removed3 1 liquid from preserved kumquats3 T. water2 T. frozen orange juice concentrate2 T. lemon juice2·3 hot chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped% t paprika% t browning sauce2 1 water1 1. cornstarch10-12 preserved kumquats1 T. chopped chivesPlace chicken breasts in Tender Cookef'l. Combineliquid from kumquats, 3 T. water, orange juiceconcentrate, lemon juice, chili peppers, paprika,and browning sauce; pour over chicken. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 22­24 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removechicken and place on serving plate. Combine waterand cornstarch; stir into liquid along with kumquats.Microwave for 1-2 minutes untii thickened. Poursauce over chicken and sprinkle with chives, Lowwattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4-5 servings.

Chicken in Dijon Mustard Sauce:4 chicken breasts, skin removed (about 2 pounds)V4 c. Oijon mustardV4 t each salt and pepperY3 c. chicken broth4 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbledY3 c. light cream or evaporated milk2 T. flourChopped chives or parsley, opt.

Spread chicken with mustard and sprinkle withsalt and pepper. Pour broth in Tender Cookef' andadd chicken breasts, bone sidedown. Sprinkle withbacon. Cover with single layer 7 inch circle of foil.Add gasket cover and red welghl Microwave onHIGH for 17-20 minutes, Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Removechicken to heated platter and keep warm. Combinelight cream and flour, stir into pan liquid. Microwaveon HIGH for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Poursauce over chicken and sprinkle with chives orparsley. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4servings,

Chicken Legs withOrange Honey Sauce2V2-3 Ibs. chicken legs1 orange, slicedV2 c. orange juice1 T. orange marmalade% c. green onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, choppedjh t salt1f4 t pepper1 T. cornstarch1 t honeyArrange chicken legs in Tender Cookef'l. Mixorange juice, half of the orange slices (reserving theother half for garnish), orange marmalade, greenonion, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken.Place a?-inch diameter single layer offoil on top ofchicken. Add gasket cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for25-30 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Lowwattageovens: add approx. 6 minutes for chicken. Placechicken legs on heated serving plate. In aseparatecontainer, blend 1 tabiespoon cornstarch with asmall amount of hot orange juice mixture; stir intoremaining orange juice mixture. Add 1 teaspoonhoney. Microwave sauce uncovered 3·4 minuteson HIGH or until thickened. Pour over chicken legs.Garnish with remaining orange slices and additionalgreen onions, if desired. 4+5 servings.

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Coc1do1/2 lb. lean pork, cut into 1 inch cubes6 chicken legs1 T. olive oil1 103/4 or can chicken broth1 clove garlic, mincedV2 t salt% t crushed oregano leaves% t pepper% t browning sauce1 16- oz. can garbanzo beans, drained% lb. cooked ham, diced1 c. shredded cabbage1 mad. green pepper, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced1 bunch green onion, slicedV4 c. stuffed olives1 sm. jalapeno pepper, minced

Brown pork and chicken legs in oil in skillet Placein Tender Cooker®. Add chicken broth, garlic, saiLoregano, pepper and browning sauce. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 15­17 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove redweight and uncover. Stir in remaining ingredients.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for8-1 0 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop.low wattage ovens: add 3-4 minutes. 6 servings.NOTE: Tender Cookef"l is full.

Chicken Parlslenne4 chicken breasts (2V4'2V2 Ibs.)1 10% oz. can golden mushroom soup1 2V2 oz. can or jar mushroom caps, drainedV2 c. sour cream% c. sherry2 T. water1 T. cornstarchPaprika

Place chicken breasts in Tender Cookef"l. Combinesoup, mushrooms, sour cream and sherry; pourover chicken, Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 22·25 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Remove chicken and keep warm Combinewater and cornstarch; stir into pan liquid. Microwaveon HIGH for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Pour overchicken and sprinkle with paprika

ALTERNATE:Remove chicken and sprinkie with paprika Addone 103,4 oz, can chicken broth to pan liquid. Heatfor 4-5 minutes and serve as soup. low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes, 4 servings.

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Chicken In Orange Sauce1 103/4 oz. can cream at chicken soup6 T. frozen orange juice concentrate1/4 C. water1 med. onion, chopped% c. slivered almonds% c, golden raisins1 Ig. clove garlic, minced'12 t grated orange peel1/4 t c"lnnamon4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

Place ali ingredients, except chicken breasts, inTender Cookef"l: blend well. Place chicken on top atmixture. Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for 20-22 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Serve overcooked rice. low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes4 servings.

Smothered Chicken. Legs1 103;4 OZ, can cream of celery soup1 c, instant riceV3 c. milk6-8 chicken legs (about 2V2 poun'dsj"114 c. cooking sherry3 T. dry onion soup mix (half of a 1.25 oz.

envelope)Chopped chives OJ parsley, opt.Combine soup, rice and milk: pour into TenderCookef"l. Place chicken legs on top. Pour sherryover chicken and sprinkle with soup mix. Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHlor 24-25 m'rnutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Place rice inserving dish, top with chicken and garnish, Lowwattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4 servings,

Frozen Turkey Roll2 lb. frozen turkey roast with gravy% c. waterPartially thaw turkey roast on HIGH for 5 minutes.Cut roast in half. Stand both halves in TenderCooke~. Pour in water and gravy mix. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for30minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. To serve, place roast on warmserving plate and gravy in bOWl. Low wattageovens: add approx. 5 minutes. 4 servings.

Spicy Thai Turkey Wings2V2-3 ibs. turkey wings. cut at joints1/2 c, chicken broth1 T. soy sauce1 T. brown sugar2 cloves garlc, chopped1 t ground coriander1/2 t saltV4-V2 t cayenneV4 t cumin1/4 t pepper1/2 lime, thinly slicedHot cooked riceChopped peanutsThinly sliced green onion tops

Place turkey wings in Tender Cookef"l, Combinechicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic andspices~ pour over turkey wings. Top with limeslices. Add gasket cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. To serve, placerice on heated serving plate. Remove turkey frombones, if desired; top with asmall amount of cookingjuices. Sprinkle with peanuts and green onion tops.4-5 servings.TIP: This is an excellent way to precook turkeywings before grilling. Foliow directions above, drainturkey, saving cooking juices, Immediately transferturkey to hot grill, Grill about6 inches from coals oron medium until browned, about 15 to 20 minutes,turning several times and brushing generouslywith cooking juices. Serve as above.

Turkey Creole2 turkey thighs (1%-1% Ibs.)V2 t each salt and pepper1 16 01. can Cajun style tomatoes1 clove garlic, minced2 T. water1 T. flour

Season turkey thighs with salt and pepper andplace in Tender Cooker"'. Add tomatoes and garlic.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 25-28 minutes, Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove turkey from Tender Cookef"l. Mixwater and flour until smooth: stir into cookingliqUid, Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes untilthickened. Remove turkey from bones. To serve,place cooked rice in serving dish, top with turkeyand cover with sauce, Low wattage ovens: add 3-4minutes. 4 servings.

Turkey Breast with Vegetable Stufftng2V2-3 lb. turkey breast skinned and boned1 med. carro~ julienne-sliced1 med. red pepper, julienne-sliced1 stalk celery, jUlienne-sliced% med. onion, choppedV2 t saltV4 t dry thyme% t pepper1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well

drainedString% c. white wine or water1/4 c. chicken broth

Lightly pound turkey with meat mailet or edge ofplate to flatten. Mix carrots, red pepper, celery,onion, salt thyme and pepper. Set aside. lay welldrained spinach on pounded side of turkey, spreadvegetable mixture evenly over spinach. Starting onlong side, roll up turkey breast and vegetables. Tiesecurely in several places with string. Place inTender Cookef"lJ pressing gently to fit Pour in wineand broth. Place a 4-inch wide strip of foil acrosstop of turkey. Add 'gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 30-35 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. To serve, place on heated serving plate,cover with foil let stand 5 minutes for easier slicing.Low wattage ovens: add approx. 6 minutes. 4-5servings.TIP: Cooking liqUid makes a great soup stock. "

Chicken and Herbed WUd Rice2 Ibs. chicken thighs (6-7 pieces), skinned% c. chicken brothV2 c. white w'me or water1/2 c, uncooked regular rice% c. uncooked wild rice1 staik celery, diced2 T. onion, chopped1 t dry tarragonV2 t dry parsleyV2 t dry basil112 t salt% t pepperPaprikaCombine all ingredients in Tender Cooke~, placingchicken thighs on top. Sprinkle with paprika Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Garnish with fresh herbs ifdesired. Lowwattage-ovens: add approx. 5 minutes.4·5 servings.

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Lemon Chicken4 halved chicken breasts, (approx. 21(2 Ibs.)

skinned, boned, thinly sliced1 c. chicken broth2 T. lemon juice2-3 cloves garlic, chopped2 1 green onion, chopped1(2 t salt1/4 t pepper1 1 cornstarch% lemon, thinly sliced

Combine chicken slices, broth, lemon juice, garlic,green onion, salt and pepper in Tender Cookef!'.Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Remove chickenwith slotted spoon to a heated serving plate. In aseparate container, blend 1 tablespoon cornstarchwith asma!! amount of hot chicken liquid; stir intoremaining chicken liquid. Add lemon slices.Microwave uncovered for 2-3 minutes on HIGH oruntil thickened. Pour over chicken. Garnish withadditionai lemon sikes and green onion if desired.Serve with rice or noodles. low wattage ovens: addapprox. 6 minutes. 4-5 servings.

Spanish Chlck.en and Rice1 c. frozen green peasJh green pepper, coarsely chopped1 onion,' coarsely chopped1 8 oz. can tomato sauceV2 c. water3,4 c. uncooked regular white rice1 t dried thymeVa t pepper3 slices uncooked bacon, cut in fourths1V2~2 Ibs. chicken thighs and legs, skinnedPaprika

Remove peas from freezer and thaw at roomtemperature. Stir together green pepper, onion,tomato sauce, water, rice, thyme and pepper inTender Cooke~. Arrange separated bacon slicesover rice mixture, covering evenly. Place chickenover bacon. Sprinkle evenly with paprika Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH10r20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Remove chicken to largehot serving plate. Sflr thawed peas into rice andspoon around chicken on serving plate. 4 servings.

Chicken Deluxe2 Ibs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut

into thin strips1/2 c. white wine1 T. flour2 t chopped fresh parsley1/2 t each salt and pepper2 6 02. jars marinated artichoke hearts1 41/2 oz. jar mushrooms, drained1 2 oz. jar chopped pimiento

Place chicken in Tender Cookef'!l. Combine wine,flour, parsley, sait pepper and liquid from artichokes:pour over chicken and stir to coat Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 18­20 minutes. AlloW yellow stem to drop, Remove redweight and uncover. Stir in artichoke hearts,mushrooms and pimiento. Microwave on HIGH for4-5 minutes. Serve over a combination of cookedwhite and wild rice, low wattage ovens: add 1-2minutes. 4-6 servings.TIP: When a recipe calls for meat poultry or fish tobe cut into strips, partially freeze for easier slicing.

Chicken with ArtIchokes2 T. olive oil3 ibs. chicken legs2 T. flour1h c. red wine1 10% oz. can chicken broth2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped3-4 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled3 cloves garlic, minced2 t marjoramSait and pepper to taste1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and

quartered

Heat oil In skillet', brown chicken legs and place inTender Cooker®. Stir flour into skillet untillightiybrowned. Pour in wine; stir and loosen brownedbas. Pour into Tender Cooker®. Add remainingingredients, except artichokes. Add gasket coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 24-26minutes. Allow yeliow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Stir in artichokes. Microwaveon HIGH for3-4 minutes. Serve over cooked pastalow wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes. 6 servings.NOTE: Container is full.

Soup Stock1-11/2 ib. beef soup bone3 c. water1 clove garlic, minced1/2 c. onion, chopped% c. celery, choppedCombine all ingredients in Tender Cooker®. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor35 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Cool soup stock, skim fatoff and remove meat from bone. Stock and meat arenow ready to use as a base for your favorite recipe.low wattage ovens: add approx. 6 minutes. 3 cups.

Spicy Beef Chowcller1/2 lb. ground beef1112 c. water1 8 oz, can tomato sauce2 med potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. cubes2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 in. slices1 med. onion, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced% sm. green pepper, chopped1-1% t chili powder1/2 teach sait and pepper

Crumble ground beef into Tender Cooke(!'. Microwaveon HIGH for3-4 minutes until browned: drain. Stirin remaining ingredients. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 22-24 minutes.AlloW yellow stem to drop. low wattage ovens: add1-2 minutes. 4-6 servings.NOTE: Tender Cooke(!' Is full.

Steak Soup% lb. beef steak, cut into % inch cubes1 16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped1 c. tomato juice1/2 c. water1 c. chopped cabbage1 carrot peeled and thiniy sliced1 sm. zucchini, diced1 sm. onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 t oreganoSalt and pepper to tasteGrated Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients in Tender Cooke(!', exceptcheese. Add gasket cover am red we'lght Microwaveon HIGH for 24-26 minutes. Allow yellow stem 10drop. Remove red weight and uncover. Top servingswith Parmesan cheese. low wattage ovens: add 2­3 minutes. 5-6 servings.

Borscht3-4 med. beets, peeled and finely shredded2 c. shredded cabbage2 carrots, peeled and chopped1 med. onion, chopped2 14V2 oz. cans beef broth%-1/2 t each salt and pepper1 T. lemon juice or vinegarSour cream or yogurtGrated lemon peel, opt

Combine all ingredients, except for sour cream oryogurt and lemon peel, in Tender Cooke(!'. Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 20-22 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop,Remove red weight and uncover. Serve topped withsour cream or yogurt and sprinkled with gratedlemon peel. Lowwattage oyenS". add 1-2 minutes. 6servings.

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup1 lb. stew meat cut into % inch cubes1 16 oz. can sauerkraut, drained1 14 Y2 oz. can beef broth1% c. water2-3 T. brown sugar%-1 t powdered allspice1/2 t pepperCombine all ingredients in Tender Cooker». Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor30-35 minutes. Aliow yellow stem to drop. lowwattage ovens: add 4-6 minutes. 6 servings.TI P", Freshl yground black pe pper provides afresherand more pronounced flavor in foods.

Sausage Cabbage 80up%-1 lb. ring sausage, sliced4 c. water21h-3 c. shredded cabbage2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 carrots, peeled and cut into % inch slices2 green onions, sliced8 allspice berries1 bay leaf1/2 t whole peppercorns1/4 t saltChopped parsley, optCombine· all ingredients, except for parsiey, inTender Cooker®. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 20-22 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Garnish with parsley. low wattage ovens:add 2-3 minutes. 4·6 servings.

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French Onion Soup3 T. margarine or butter3 Ig, onions, thinly sliced2 14 V2 Ol cans beef broth1Y2-2 t Worcestershire sauce1;4 t pepper2 hard rolls, sliced in halfGrated Parmesan or Romano cheesePlace margarine in Tender Cooker'!' Microwave onHIGH for 1-2 minutes until melted. Stir in onionsand microwave on HIGH for 8-9 minutes untilgolden brown. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershlresauce and pepper. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 10-11 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Toast rolls on both sides. Sprinkle one~jde with cheese and broil until bUbbly, Divide soupInto 4 bowls. Float toast on top, cheese side up,Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4 seNings,NOTE: Flavor improves when refrigerated over­night Reheat for 8-1 0 minutes.

Leek Potato Soup3 med. potatoes, peeled and cut into % in. cubes% lb. leeks, chopped2 14 lh oz. cans beef broth2 T. margarine or butter% t pepper% c. milk or light cream4-6 slices toast

Combine all ingredients, except for milk and toastin Tender Cooker4'. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 20-23 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncov~r. S~lr in milk or light cream. To serve, pourover toast In soup bowls. Low wattage ovens: add1-2 minutes. 4-6 servings.

Porlugese Caldo Verde6-8 oz. Italian sausage2% c. water3 med. potatoes, peeled and cut into % in. slices% Ib. fresh spinac!,\ washed, drained and chopped1 10. clove garlic, minced1/4 t each salt and pepper

Shape sausage into one inch meatballs. Flatten to112 inch and quickly brown "tn skillet, drain. Placemeat patties in Tender Cookef' along with remain­ing ingredients. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 15·18 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Low wattage ovens: add 1·2minutes. 4 serVings.

Peanut SoupV2 lb. beef stew meat cut into V2 inch cubes1 T. cooking oil1 103/4 oz. can beef broth1 8 oz. can tomato sauce1 med. onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced% t salt% t pepperVa t nutmeg1'5V3 oz, can evaporated milk1 t cornstarch1 c. chopped peanutsChopped parsley, apr

Heat oil in skiliet and brown beef on all sides. Placein Tender Cooker4'. Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce,onion, garlic, salt pepper and nutmeg. Add gasket,cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGH for 20minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Stir together mHk and cornstarci"(add to soup, Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutesuntil thickened. Stir in peanuts. Garnish withchopped parsley. Low wattage ovens. add 1-2minutes. 4 servings.

Beef and Garbanzo Soup1 ill beef stew meat cut into % inch cubes1 1031<1 Ol. can beef broth1 10% oz. can tomato soup1 10% oz. soup can water2 carrots, peeled and cut into Y2 inch slices2 stalks celery, sliced1 med. onion, chopped% c. barleyY2 t cinnamonV4 t turmeric1 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained1 mec!. tomato, peeled and dicedV2 c. chopped parsley2 T. lemon juice

Combine beef through turmeric in Tender Cooker"'.Add gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 24·26 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Stir inremaining ingredients. Microwave on HIGH for3-4minutes until heated through. Low wattage ovens:add 3·4 minutes, 6 servings.TIP: Foods of uniform size cook more eveniy.

Sopa Ranchera1 sm. onion, chopped1 T. oil2 141j2 oz. cans beef broth1 Ig, tomato, peeled and choppedV4 c. long grain riceV2·1 t chijj powderV4 t pepper1 100z. pkg, frozen peas, thawed

Place onion and oil in Tender Cookef"l. Microwaveon HIGH for 4·5 minutes until onion is goldenbrown. Stir in remaining ingredients, except peas.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 20·22 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red we'lght and uncover. Stir in peas.Cover and. microwave on HIGH for 3·4 minutes,Low wattage ovens: add 2·3 minute& 5·6 serving&

Vegetable DIU Soup2 med. potatoes, peeled and chopped2 med. carrots, peeled and chopped1 med. onion, minced114V2 oz. can chicken broth1V2·2 t dili weedlh t pepper1 c milkCombine all ingredients, except milk, in TenderCooker®. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 22-25 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in miik Low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4-6 servings.

Uma Bean Soup1 10 oz. pkg, frozen lima beans1141/2 oz. can chicken broth2 carrots, peeled and thinly silced1 sm. onion, chopped1 stalk celery, slicedlh sm. green pepper, choppedV2 t basii% t thymeSalt and pepper to tasteThaw lima beans in microwave oven on HIGH for2·3 minutes, Place 1jz cup lima beans'ln food processoror biender with 1J:z cup chicken broth; process untilsmooth. Pour mixture into Tender Cooker"'. Stir inremaining ingredients. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 15·18 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Low wattage ovens: add1-2 minutes. 4-5 servings.TIP: To cut the sodium content of recipes, use"lower salt" canned broths and soups.

Vegetable Beef and Barley Soup3 c. beef stock or 3 c. water and

2-3 bOUillon cubes1 c. beef cubes, V2"X Vz" (leftover roast

works well)Y2 c. carrot slicedV3 c. onion. sliced 'Into rings and separated% c. celery, sliced% c. uncooked barleyfresh parsley, if des'lred

Combine all ingredients in Tender Cooker" Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor25 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover, Ladle into bowi and sprinklewith parsley if desired. Low wattage ovens addapprox. 6 minutes. 4 cups.

Vichyssoise11/2-2 c. sliced ieeks3 I margarine or butter3 med. potatoes, peeled and diced1 14112 oz. can chicken broth1 c, milk1Y2 c, light creamSnipped chivesPlace ieeks and margarine in Tender Cooker'Microwave on HIGH for3-4 minutes until leeks aretender. Stir in potatoes, broth and milk, Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 16­18 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Cool and pour mixture intofood processor or blender, process until very fine.Stir in light cream. Chill thoroughly. Garnish withchives. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes, 4servings.

Pumpldn\Rlce Soup214% oz. cans chicken broth1 16 oz. can pumpkin1 med. onion, minced3 T. long grain rice1 T. Worcestershire sauce1% t curry powderY4 t each salt and pepper% c. light creamChopped parsley or chives, opt.

Combine all ingredients, except for light cream, inTender Cookef"l. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 20·22 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red we'lght anduncover. Stir in light cream. Garnish with parsley orchives, Low wattage ovens: add 1·2 minutes. 6servings.

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Ground Mushroom Bisque1 It. fresh mushrooms, finelY minced1 med. onion, minced2 c. miik2 T. margarine or butter2 T. flour1 clove garlic, mincedV2 t each salt pepper and marjoram% c. light cream1 egg yol~ beatenParmesan cheese, opt

Combine all ingredients, except cream, egg yolkand Parmesan cheese, in Tender Cooker'!'. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 14-16 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Combine creamand egg yolk; stir into soup. Garnish with Parmesancheese. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4servings.

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Cheesy BroccoU Bisque4 oz. blanched slivered almonds2 T. margarine or butter1 mad. onion, thinly sliced3 c. chopped fresh broccoli1 Ig. potato, peeled and cut into 3,4" cubes1 14 V2 oz. can chicken brothV2 c. water112 t thyme% c. milk1V2 c. grated Cheddar cheeseSpread almonds in shallow casserole. Microwaveon HIGH for 6-7 minutes until toasted, stirringtwice. Cool and finely grind V2 cup in processor,reserve remainder for garnish. Place margarine inTender Cookefl; microwave on HIG Hfor one minute.Stir in onion and microwave on HIGH for3 minutes.Stir in broccoli, potato, chicken broth, water andthyme. Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH 10r20 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Puree mixture Inblender or food processor, return to Tender Cooker®.Stir in milk and microwave on HIGH for 1~2 minutes.Whisk in cheese until smooth: whisk in groundalmonds. Serve garnished with remaining almonds.Low wattage ovens: increase cooking time from 20to 23 minutes. 4 servings.

Watercress Soup1 Ig. bunch watercress1 stalk celery, sliced1 sm onion, minced1 T margarine or butter2 10314 oz. cans chicken broth2 med. potatoes, peeled and cut into % in. cubes1 T. lemon juiceY4 t pepperY2 c. light cream

Reserve V4 cup watercress leaves and chopremainder. Place celery, onion, and margarine inTender Cooke~; cook for 2~3 minutes. Stir inchopped watercress, chicken broth, potatoes,lemon juice and pepper. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 20¥22 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Puree soup in blender or food processor,pour back into Tender Cookef!l and add light cream.Microwave on HIGH for2-3 minutes. Stir in reservedwatercress leaves. Serve hot or chill and servecold. Low wattage ovens: add 2~3 minutes, 6servings.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup1 sm. cauliflower, chopped (about 1% pounds)1 12 oz, can beer1 10% 02. can chicken brothV2- J/4 t pepper1V2 c, grated Cheddar cheeseY3 c. milk or light creamChopped chives, opt

Open beer and allow to stand 1-2 hours to losecarbonation. Combine cauliflower, beer, chickenbroth and pepper in Tender Cooker"". Add gasketcover and red weight. Microwave on HIGH for 20minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Puree mixture in blender orfood processor, return to Tender Cookef!l. Stir inmilk and microwave on HIGH for2 minutes. Whiskin cheese until mixture is smooth. Serve garnishedwith chives. -Low wattage ovens: increase cookingtime Jrom 20 to 23 minutes. 4~5 servings.

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup1 T. olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 14 V2 oz. cans chicken broth.5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced15-20 fresh basil leaves, choppedSalt and pepper to tasteCroutons and chopped basil for garnishMicrowave oil and garlic in Tender Cooker'!' for30­45 seconds on HiGH Stir in remaining ingredients,except garnish. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 20~22 minutes. Allowyellow stem drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Serve garnished with croutons and chopped basil.Low wattage ovenS: add 1-2 minutes. 4-6 servings.

Creamy Lettuce Pea Soup1 head Boston lettuce, shredded1 10 oz. pkg. frozen green peas4-6 green onions, sliced1 stalk celery, sliced1/2 lb. piec'e cooked ham3 c. water1 t thyme1 bay leafSalt and pepper to taste1/2 c. light creamChopped chervil or parsley, opt.Place lettuce in bottom of Tender Cooke~. Addremaining ingredients, except for light cream andchervJl or parsley. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 22~25 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Remove bay leaf and discard. Removeham and cut into small pieces. Strain soup, savingbratl1 Place vegetables and % cup broth in blenderor food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour remain­ing broth and blended mixture into Tender Cooker'!'.Stir in ham and light cream. Microwave on HIGH for3-4 minutes until heated through. Top each servingwith chervil or parsley. Low wattage ovens: add 2~

3 minutes. 4 servings.

Ham and Lentll Soup2 c. water1 c. lentils1 T. vegetable oil1 t salt2 c. water1 c. cooked cubed ham2 med. carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 med. onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 t basil leavesV4 tsp. pepperCombine 2 cups water, lenWs, oil and salt Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 9-11 minutes, or until yellow stem comes up.Let yeJiow stem drop; uncover. Drain water fromlentils. Add 2 cups fresh water and remainingingredients. Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 25 minutes, Allow yellowstem to drop, Remove red weight; uncover. Stirgently and serve. 4~5 servings.

Golden Soup4 slices bacon1 med. onion, chopped3 c. water4-5 carrols, peeled and choppedi med. pOlato, peeled and cubed1 stalk celery, chopped1 t. sugar1 bay leaf% t each salt mace and thymeY4 t pepper112 c. milk or light cream1 T. chopped parsleyCroutons, optMicrowave bacon on HIGH for 3-4 minutes untIlcrisp; drain reserving one tablespoon fat Placebacon fat and onion in Tender Cooker'!'. Microwaveon HIGH for3~4 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients,except milk, parsley and croutons, Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 20­23 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove bay leaf and pureemixture in blender or food processor. Return soupto Tender .Cooker"" and stir in milk and parsley.Microwave on HIGH for 3~4 minutes until heatedthrough; do not boil. Serve garnished with baconand croutons. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes.5~6 servings,

Scotch Broth1V2 lbs. stewing lamb with bones3V2 c. water2 bay leavesV2 t thyme2 carrots, peeled and sliced % in. thick1 onion, chopped1 stalk ceiery, sliced3 T. barley3 T. finely chopped parsleyV2 t salt% t pepperPlace lamb, water, bay leaves and thyme in TenderCookef!l. Add gasket. cover ,and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 20 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover. Stirin remaining ingredients. Add gasket, cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 15-17 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop, Low wattage ovens: add3~4 minutes. 4 servings.

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Smoky Potato Soup% lb. smoked fish, broken up with skin and

bones discarded2 potatoes, peeled and cut into Vaths1 sm. onion, chopped1 8 oz. bottle clam juice1/2 c. water1/4 t pepper1Y2 c. hot milk% t nutmegCombine fish, potatoes, onion, clam juice, waterand pepper in Tender cookef'. Add gaske~ coverand red weight Microwave on HIGH for 15·16minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove redweight and uncover, Strain soup, saving brotltPlace sonds in blender or food processor. Add 1 cupmilk and blend smooth. Pour broth, blended mixture,remaining milk and nutmeg in Tender Cookef'.Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 3·5 minutesuntil heated through. Garnish with parsley, Lowwattage ovens: add 2·3 minutes. 4 servings.

Chlcken Soup2 Ibs. chicken parts1 carrot diced1 stalk celery, slicedV2 mad. onion, sliced1 clove garlic, chopped1 t dry parsley1 t salt% t pepper2 c, waterCombine all ingredients in Tender Cookef'!l. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 35 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Remove meat from bones,cutting to desired size. Skim fat from broth andreturn chicken pieces to cooker. Serve. low wattageovens: add approx. 5 minutes. 3 cups.VARIATIONS:Matzo BaJls-Prepare matzo balls following direc­tions on Matzo Meal package. Form into 2-inchballs, drop into hot chicken soup. Cover, but do notuse red weight Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutesor until tender.Dumplings- Mix 1 cup biscuit mix, 1 egg, 4tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon parsley. Drop byteaspoonful into hot broth. Cover, but do not use redweight Microwave on HIGH 10r4-41/2 minutes oruntil fluffy and dry.

Salmon Soup4 c. liquid% c, barley2 carrots, peeled and cut into V2 inch cubes1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 onion, chopped1 16 oz. can pink salmon1 t dill weed%-1/2 t each salt and pepperFew dashes hot pepper sauce, opt

Drain liqUid from salmon; add water to make 4cups. Pour liquid and barley in TenderCooket!'. Addgaske~ cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 15 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Stir in carrots, turnip andonion. Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for 8-1 0 minutes, Allow yellow stem todrop, Remove red weight and uncover. Stir insalmon, dil! weed, sal~ pepper and pepper sauce.M'lcrowave, uncovered, for2·3 minutes. Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes when vegetables areadded to soup. 4 servings.

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Cinnamon Carrots1 lb. carrots, peeled a,nd cut into V2 inch slices2 T. margarine or butter, melted1 t sugarCinnamonCombine all ingredients, except for cinnamon, inTender Cooke~. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH lor8-9 minutes, Allow yeliowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Sprinkle with cinnamon. Low wattage ovens: add1-2 minutes, 4 servings.

Carrots1 lb. carrots, cleaned and cut in thirds. Place carrots,smallest pieces in center, in Tender Cookef'!l, addV2 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.Add gasket, cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 10 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover. Remove carrots.In aseparate container, blend 1tablespoon cornstarchwith a small amount of liquid; add to remainingI'Iquid. Microwave uncovered lor 1-2 m'rnutes onHIGH. Pour over carrots. Low wattage ovens: addapprox. 2 minutes. 4-5 servings.

DUly Green Beans1 lb. fresh green beans, ends removed% c. water1 T margarine or butter1 t dill weedSalt and pepper to tastePlace green beans and water in Tender Cookers',Add gasket, cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 10-12 minutes. Allow yellow stem dropRemove red weight and uncover, Drain beans: stirin margarine, dill weed, salt and pepper. Lowwattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4 servings.

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Frozen Corn on the Cob4 ears (about 5V2 inches long). Place corn in TenderCookef"l add 1/4 cup water, Add gaske~ cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for 13 minutes,Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Low wattage ovens: add approx. 2minutes.

Whole' Head CauUflowerPlace medium sized cauliflower (about 2 Ib&) inTender Cookef', add V4 cup water. Add gasket,cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 7minutes. (Note: Tender Cooker4' will not reachmaximum pressure; let stand covered lor3 minutes).Remove red weight and uncover. Low wattageovens: add approx. 2 minutes. If unit reaches pressure.allow yellow stem to drop before opening.

Artichokes3 medium artichokes with stems and sharp tipsremoved. Place in Tender Cookef', add V4 cupwater, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon oil.Add gasket, cover and red weight Microwave onHJG H for 13 -15 minutes. To stop cooking action,cool immediately by running cold water on cover ofTender Cooket!'o When yellow stem has droppd,remove red weight and uncover. Transfer artichokesto serving plate. Serve with garlic butter. Lowwattage ovens: add approx. 2 minutes,

Fresh Corn on the Cob4 large ears, broken in halt Place in Tender Cookef"l,add V2 cup water. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 13 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weigilt and uncover, Lowwattage ovens: add approx. 2 minutes.

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GJreen Pepper Soup with Cheese Balls1 It. ground beef2 103,4 oz. cans beef broth1 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes, chopped2 Ig. green peppers, chopped1 10. onion, choppedV2 t basilSalt and pepper to tasteCrumble ground beef into Tender Cookef'. Microwaveon HIGH for 6-7 minutes until done; drain. Stir inremaining ingredients Add gasket, cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 15-18 minutes,AlJow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weightand uncover.Cheese BaIts1 c. grated Romano cheese (4 oz. wedge)% c. cracker meal1 egg, slightly beaten% t basilCombine ingredients and ,shape into 12 bails. Addto soup. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 6-7minutes, Low wattage ovens: add 1-2-minutes, 6servings.

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Lemon Glazed Beets6-7 med. beets (about 1%-2 Ibs.)% c, honey2 T. margarine or butter, softenedJuice of one small lemon%-1 t grated lemon rind% t san2 T. water1 T. cornstarch

Peel beets and cut into sixths. Combine honey,margarine, lemon juice, lemon rind and salt in TenderCookef'!>. Stir in beets, .coating well. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HJGH for 20­22 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redwe"lghl and uncover. Combine water and cornstarch;stir into beets. Microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutesuntil thickened. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes.4 servings.

Southern Style Green Beans andNew PotatoesV2-% lb, fresh green beans8 new potatoes, 1112-2 inches in diameter:13 c. water2 T. bacon fat:14 -% t pepper

Remove ends of green beans and place in TenderCooker", Place potatoes on beans and 'add water,bacon fat and pepper. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 12-14 minutesAllow yellow stem to drop. low wattage ovens: add1-2 minutes. 4 serv'mgs.

ParsDey Buttered New Potatoes8-10 new potatoes (1%-1:12 pounds)V2 c. water2 T. margarine or butter2 l chopped parsley1/4 t salt

Combine all ingredients in Tender Cooker". Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 10-11 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop, Lowwattage ovens: add 1 minute, 4 servings.

Beets In Bacon Sauce4*5 slices bacon1%-1 % Ibs. beets, peeled and cut into % inch

cubes1 med. onion, minced1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and choppedV2 c. water2 T. vinegar1 T. brown sugar5 whole cloves% t each salt and pepper2 T. water1 T. cornstarch

Microwave bacon on HIGH for 4·5 minutes untilcrisp and browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.Combine one tablespoon bacon fat, beets, onion,apple, :12 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar, cloves,salt and pepper in Tender Cooker". Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HiGH for20­22 minutes, AlloW yellow stem to drop, Remove redweight and uncover. Mix water and cornstarchtogethe~ stir into beets. Microwave on HIGH for 1­2 minutes until thickened: stir in bacon, Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4 servings.

Potatoes O'Brien4 med. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 Ig, onion, chopped1 med. green pepper, chopped1 2 oz. jar siiced pimiento, drained:12 t salt1/4 t pepper% c. milk2 t cornstarch2 T. margarine or butter

Layer half of potatoes, onion, green pepper andpimento in Tender Cooke~. Sprinkle wIth half ofsalt and pepper, Repeat Combine 2. tablespoonsmilk with cornstarch; stir mixture into remainingmilk and pour over potatoes. Dot with margarine.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 15-18 minutes, Allow yellow stem todrop. low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4servings,

Cubed Potatoes8 medium cubed potatoes (4 cups), V2 teaspoonsalt V3 cup water, Combine all ingredients in TenderCooker". Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 11 minutes, Aiiow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Drain and use in your favorite recipe such as potatosalad or au gratin potatoes. Low wattage ovens:add approx. 2 minutes

Potatoes in Mustard Sauce4 Ig. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced5-6 green onions, sliced112 t salt1/4 t pepper1 T. prepared mustard2 t cornstarch1 c. hot milk2 T. margarine or butler

Place V3 of potatoes in Tender Cookef"l. Top with V3of on'lons, salt and pepper. Repeat layers'. Combinemustard, cornstarch and % cup milk; blendthoroughly. Stir mixture into remaining milk; pourover potatoes. Dot with margarine. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 16­18 minutes. Allowyeliow stem to drop, Low wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4-5 servings.

German Potato Salad4 med, potatoes, (3 cups) pared and thinly

sliced8 slices uncooked bacon, cut in fourths1,/:, c, onion. d'iced1 stalk celery, diced'12 c. vinegar1/4 C. water2 T. flour% I saltI/~ t pepperparsley flakes, it desired

Combine all ingredients in Tender Cooker' Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 17 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop, Removered weight and uncover, Stir gently before servingGarnish with parsley, if desired. Low wattageovens: add approx. 3 mihutes. 4 servings

Scalloped Potatoes4 med. potatoes, (3 c, pared and thinly sliced)1 small onion, thinly sliced rings4 T. flourV2 t salt% t pepper2 T. butler, cut in pieces1 c. milk

Layer potatoes, onion, flour, salt pepper and butter.Pour milk over ingredients, Add gasket cover andred weight Microwave on HIGH for 15 minutesAllow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir gently before serving. Low wattageovens', add approx, 2 minutes. 4 serv'lngs.VARIATION: Add 1V2 cups cubed ham and 2tablespoons milk with the potaloes and onions for acomplete one dish meal. Increase cooking time 2-4minutes depending on the temperature of the ham.TI P: If potatoes become too thick, blend 'In '/~ to V2cup warm milk.

Itallan Scalloped Potatoes4 med. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 Ib, hot Italian sausage, cooked. crumbled and

drained1 8 oz. can tomato sauce1 sm. onion, minced21 flour1 T. chopped parsley% t each basil, oregano. and thymeGrated mozzarella cheese

Butler inside of Tender Cooker'" and place half ofpotatoes in bottom. Cover with sausage. Combineremaining ingredients, except cheese, and pourhalf of sauce over sausage and potatoes, Addremaining potatoes and cover with rest of sauce.Add gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 16-18 minutes. Allow yellow stem dropRemove red we'lght and uncover. Top with gratedmozzarella cheese. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2minutes. 5-6 servings.

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Acorn or Buttercup Squash1 1V2~2 lb. acorn or buttercup squashV2 c. water2-3 T. margarine or butterSalt and pepper or brown sugar and cinnamonPierce whole squash 3-4 times with a long,tinedfork and place in Tender Cooker®. Pour in water.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for8-9 minutes per pound. AJlowyellow stemto drop. Remove red weight and uncover. Removesquash and cut in half; scoop out seeds andmembranes, Cut squash in wedges and seasonwith margarine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper orbrown sugar and cinnamon. Low wattage ovens:cook for 9-10 minutes per pound. 4-6 servings.

Spiced Red Cabbage% c. water2 T. margarine or butter, melted1 T. sugar1 t vinegar'12 t salt5 whole cloves1 sm. red cabbage, shredded (about 1 pound)1 Ig. cooking apple, peeled, cored and sliced

CombIne water, margarine, sugar, vinegar, salt andcloves in Tender Cooker®. Stir in cabbage andappie until well coated. Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 8-10 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Low wattage ovens: add2 minutes, 4-6 servings.

Steamed Kohlrabi3 med. kohlrabi, cubed (about 1 pound)V3 c. water!J4 t salt

Combine ingredients in Tender Cookefl. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HiGH for 10­11 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Lowwatlageovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4 servings.

Candled Sweet Potatoes3 med. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into %

inch sliceslf2 c. orange juice2 T. brown sugar2 T. light corn syrup2 T. margarine or butter, melted1 t cornstarchV2 t grated orange peelCinnamon to taste

Place half of potatoes in Tender Cooker®. Combineremaining ingredients and pour half of mixture overpotatoes. Repeat Add gasket cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 12-13 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes, 4 servings.

Braised SsueJr'Duaut2 slices bacon1 sm. onion, minced1 16 oz. can sauerkraut, drained1 appie, peeled and chopped1 c. beel broth1 sm. potato, peeled and grated

Microwave bacon for 2-2% minutes until crisp,Drain, reserving one tablespoon bacon fat Placebacon fat and onion in Tender Cooke~. Microwaveon HIGH for 2-3 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut appleand broth, Add gaske~ cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 10-12 minutes, Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in grated potato, Microwave on HIGHfor 4-6 minutes until mixture thickens. Garnishwith crumbled bacon Low wattage ovens: add 1minute, 4-5 servings.

Cracked Wheat PUa!1 c, cracked wheat bulgarV3 c. chopped wainuts2 T margarine or butter1 141/2 oz. can chicken broth2 carrots, peeied and chopped1 bunch green onions, sliced1 stalk celery, sliced'12 t dill weed% t each salt and pepperCombine bulgar, walnuts and margarine in TenderCooke("l; microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes untilbulgarls lightly browned. Stir in remaining ingredients.Add gaske~ cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 15 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop.Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4-6 servings.

R!ce Pllaf1 c. long grain rice1 14 V2 oz. can chicken broth2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped1 med. green pepper, chopped1 sm. onion, chopped1 clove garlic, mincedV3 c. slivered almonds1 T. olive oilV4- % t salt% t pepperYa t turmericY3-1(2 c. currants or raisins

Combine all ingredients, except currants or raisins,in Tender Cooke['!', Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 13-15 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in currants or raisins, Low wattageovens: add 1-2 minutes. 5-6 servings.

Mushroom Barley Pilaf1 c. barley2 T margarine or butter1 14 Y2 oz. can beef broth4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced1 med. onion, choppedV4 t pepperChopped chives, optCombine barley and margarine in Tender Cooke~.Microwave all HIGH for 4-6 minutes untii goldenbrown. stirring twice. Stir in remaining ingredientsAdd gasket cover and red weight. Microwave onHIGH for 25-30 minutes. Allow yellow stem todrop. Remove red weight and uncover. Stir andsprinkle with chives. Low wattage ovens: add 3-4minutes. 5-6 servings.

Italian Vegetable Casserole1 %-1 Ib, eggplant peeled and cubed1 med. zucchini, sliced1 med: onion, sliced1 sm. green pepper, cut into strips1 t ieaf oreganoY2 t gariic salt% t pepper1 c. marinara sauceParmesan cheese, opt.Layer half the eggplant zucchini, onion and greenpepper in Tender Cooke~. Sprinkle with half theseasoning and pour in half the sauce. Repeat Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 10-12 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop,Remove red weight and uncover. Sprinkle withParmesan cheese. Low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4-5 servings,

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Mexican Rice1 c, long grain rice3 T. margarine or butter1 c. water2 med. tomatoes, peeled and chopped1 med. onion, chopped1 sm. green pepper, chopped1~2 t. chili powder% t salt% t. cumin or cilantro

Place rice and margarine in Tender Cooker®,Microwave on HIGH for 4~6 minutes until goldenbrown stirring twice. Stir in remaining ingredients.Add gasket cover and red weight Microwave onHIGH for 18·20 minute& Allow yellow stem todrop. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4-6servings,

Vegetable Rice Medley% c, regular uncooked rice1 c. broccoli, broken into med. sized florets1 c. cauliflower, broken into med. sized florets% c. red onion, chopped1 T butter, cut upY2 c. chicken brothY2 c. White wine or waterV2 t salt% t pepperY4 t dry tarragon, basil or mixed herbs

Combine all ingredienls in Tender Cooker®. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 15 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Removered weight and uncover. Low wall age ovens' addapprox. 2 minutes. 3-4 servings.

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Red Rice1 16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped3J4 c. long grain rice1 rib celery, choppedYl med. green pepper, chopped1 sm. onion, choppedV3 c. water2 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled1 T tomato pasteVz t salt2-3 dashes hot pepper saucePepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in Tender Cooker®. Addgasket cover and red weight. Microwave on HIGHfor 16-18 minutes, Allow yellow stem to drop. Lowwattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes, 5-6 servings.

Vegetable Rice Stew withDumpUngs214% oz. cans chicken broth2 med, potatoes, cut into Yl inch cubes2 carrots, cut into % inch slices2 stalks celery, sliced1 sm. onion, choppedVl c. long grain rice4 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbledVl t pepper2 T. chopped parsley

Combine all ingredients, except parsley, in TenderCooker'!'. Add gasket. cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 18-20 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover

Dumplings1 c. flot'!'!"1% t 'baking powder% t salt6 T. milk1 egg, beatenCombine dry ingredients. Blend milk and egg andstir into dry ingredients, Drop by spoonfuls onto topof stew. Add cover, Microwave on HIGH for4-4Y2minutes. Sprinkle wIth parsley. Low wattageovens: add 1-2 minutes when cooking stew. 4servings.

Eggplant Casserolei sm. eggplant (about 1 pound) ,% Ib, lean ground beef, cooked and dramed% c. instant rice1 egg, slightly beaten1 sm. onion, minced% c. minCed green pepper1 clove garlic, minced1"1. each basil and oregano'/2 t pepperV4 t salt1 16 oz. can tomatoesGrated Parmesan cheeseOlive slices, opt

Peel and coarsely chop eggplant Stir in remainingingredients, except tomatoes, cheese and olives.Place half of mixture in Tender Cooker" and topwith half of tomatoes. Repeat layers. Add gasketcover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 20­23 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Sprinklewilh Parmesan cheeseand garnish with olive slices. Low wattage ovens:add 1-2 minute& 4-6 servings

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Apple Currant Pudding3/.\ c. long grain rice4 cooking apples, peeied, cored and slicedV3 c. currants or ra'isins1Y2 c. sweet white wineMargarine or butterSugarCinnamonPut rice in Tender Cooker<'. Cover w'lth apples andcurrants; pour in wine. Add gaske~ cover and redweight Microwave On HIGH for 15 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop, Remove red, weight anduncover. Stir mixture and divide among 4 dessertdishes, Top each serving with margarine, sugar andcinnamon. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes,4 servings

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Steamed Cranberry Pudding1 c. all-purpose flour% t baking soda1f2 t cinnamon% t each cloves and nutmegV2 c. brown sugarV4 c. water3/4 c. whole cranberry sauceV4 c, chopped nutsHeavy cream, opt.Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Combinebrown sugar and water, stir into flour mixture alongwith cranberry sauce. Fold in nuts. Generouslygrease inside of Tender Cookef"l and outside of a5ounce pyrex custard cup. Place cup in center ofTender Cookef"l, open end up, and carefully pourbatter around cup. Cover w'lth single layer 7 inchcircle of foil. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH lor 5'12 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Unmold and serve warm with cream. Low wattageovens: add V2 to 1 minute. 6 servings.

ChocollJlte·PeeaOll Rice Pudding2 c. cooked rice1Y2 c. milk% c. sugar3 T. cocoa112 c. chopped nuts1 t vanilla6 maraschino cherr'les, optWhipped topping, optCombine rice, milk, sugar and cocoa in TenderCooker®. Add gasket, coVer and red weight.Microwave on HiGH for 15-16 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in nuts and vanilla Spoon into 6dessert dishes. Serve warm topped with whippedtopping and a cherry. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2minutes, 6 selVings,

Rice Pudding2 eggs, beaten2 T sugar1% c. cream or milk1V2 c, cooked riceY2 c, raisinsV2 t cinnamon% t nutmeg1 T. butter, cut in piecesIn a1-quart(4 cup) microwave-sate glass or plasticbowl (that is sized to fit inside Tender Cooke!"'),beat eggs, blend in sugar and cream. Stir in rice,raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter, Cover bowlwith single layer of foil. Pour % cup hot water intoTender Cooker'!', place bowl in water. Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for 10m'lnutes. (Note', the Tender Cooker"l may not reachmaximum pressure.) let stand 3 minutes, holdTender Cooke~ under cold running water untilyellow stem drops. Remove red weight and uncover,Carefully remove bowl from cooker. Serve puddingwarm or cold. Low wattage ovens: add approx. 3minutes. 6 servings.

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Spiced Pears4 firm, ripe pearsV2 c. sweet red wine6 T sugar1 t grated orange rindV2 t grated lemon rind% t cinnamon2 whole cloves

Quarter, core and peel pears; place in TenderCooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pourover pears. Add gasket, cover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 10 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. RemJve red weight and uncover.Serve warm or chilled with ice cream or whippedcream. Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 4selVings.

Fruit Soup8 oz, pkg, mixed, dried fruit (c'ut fruit pieces in

half if extremely large)2 c. waterV3 c. frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1fJ c. brandy or additional apple juice3 inch piece of stIck cinnamon112 c. raisins1f4 c. sugar1 T. raspberry jam, seedlessV2 t nutmeg2 T. cornstarchlemon slices and whipped cream for garnish, if

desiredCombine all ingredients in Tender Cooker"'. Addgasket cover and, red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 15 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop_ Removered weight and uncover. SelVe warm or cold. Garnishwith lemon and whipped cream. Low wattageovens: add approx. 4 minutes. 4~6 servings.

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Hoi Pudding 8.11uce4 T. butter, softened1/;J c. sugar2 egg whites, beaten until foamy2 t almond-flavored liqueur or 1 t almond

extract1-2 l. lemon juiceV2 t lemon rindYo t cinnamonIn a medium sized microwave~safe bowl, creambutter and sugar. Mix in beaten egg Whites. Stir inliqueur, lemon juice, lemon rind and cinnamon.Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until slightlythickened, stirring 3 times. Serve warm withSteamed- FruIt Pudding Cake.

Steamed· Fruit Pudding Cake4 T. bulter, softened1(2 c, brown sugar2 eggs112 c. cream2 T. brandy or apple juice112 lb. (about 1% cups) chopped mixed dried frulls,

dates, raisins, apples, currants or fruit cakemix

1 T. flour1 t orange rindV4 t nutmeg3J4 c. dry bread crumbs1 t baking powderGrease and sugar a 4-cup microwave-safe maidwith acenter post or amicrowave-safe 4-cup bowiwith a small glass in the center sized to tit insideTender Cooke!"', Cream butter arid sugar until lightand fluffy. Mix in eggs, beating well after eachaddition. Blend in cream and brandy. On apiece ofwax paper, combine fruits. flour, orange rind, nut­meg, bread crumbs and baking powder, Stir intocreamed mixture just until moistened. Pour intoprepared pan, cover witll a single layer of foil. Pour1 cup hot water into Tender Cooker<', place dish incooker. Add gasket cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for 10 minutes. (Note: Tender0 Cooker'!may not reach maximum pressure.) To stop cookingaction, cool immediately by running cold water oncover of Tender Cooker"'. When yellow stem hasdropped, remove red weight and uncover. Carefullyremove dish from Cooker, Let stand 5 minutesbefore unmolding. To unmold, carefully run aknifearound the edge of the mold and the center postCover with serving plate and invert Leave moldover cake to continue steaming while preparing theHot Pudding Sauce. Low wattage ovens: add approx3 minutes.

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Orange Cinnamon Sauce2 T. sugar1 T. cornstarch% t cinnamon3/4 c. orange juiceNuts or chocolate curls, opt

Combine dry ingredients in 2 cup measure, stir inorange juice. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutesuntil thickened. Pour over puddi ng and garnish withnuts or chocolate Gurls. Low wattage ovens: add 1ffiinute for pudding. 6 servings.

Steamed Chocolate Pudding withOrange Cinnamon Sauce% c, sugar% c. margarine or butter1 t vanilla1 egg1 c. +3 1 flourY3 c,. unsweetened cocoa3/.1 t cinnamon'12 t baking soda% C. milk'13 c. chopped nutsCream sugar, margarine and vanilla; be a! in egg.Combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon and baking soda;add alternately with milk Stir in nuts. Generouslybulter inside of Tender Cooker® and outside of 5ounce pyrex custard cup. Place cup in center ofTender Cooker, open end up, and carefully pourbatter around cup. Cover with single layer 7 inchcircle of foil. Add gasket, cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes. Allow yellowstem to drop. Remove red weight and uncover.Immediately unmold onto serv'ltig plate. Servewarm with Orange Cinnamon Sauce.

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Lemon Rice% c. rice2 T. margarine or butter1V2 c. water1 chicken bouillon cube1 t grated lemon peel% t salt1 egg, beaten% c. grated Parmesan cheese2 t lemon juicePlace rice and margarine in Tender Cooker"'.Microwave on HIGH for 3-5 minutes until goldenbrown, stirring twice, Stir in water, bouillon cube,lemon peel and salt Add gasket cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 12-14 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Combine egg, cheese and lemon juice, stirinto rice, Low wattage ovens: add 2-3 minutes.4-5 servings.

Orrlillll1ge Almond Rice1 c. rice% c. snvered almonds3 T. margarine or butler1 c, orange juice1 c. water1 t grated orange peel% t saltPlace rice, almonds and margarine in TenderCooker"'. Microwave on HIGH for5·6 minutes untilgolden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients. Addgasket cover and red weight Microwave on HIGHfor 14·15 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Lowwattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 5-6 servings.

Shrimp Gumbo1 16 oz. can Italian style tomatoes1 c. sliced okra1 sm. onion, chopped% med. green pepper, chopped2 cloves garnc, minced% c. water2 1 tomato paste4 t Worcestershire sauce3-4 1. chili powder1 1 olive oii1 t sugar% t salt3-4 dashes hot pepper sauce8-10 Ol raw, peeled shrimpFile powder, optCombine all ingredients, except for shrimp and filepowder, in Tender Cooker"'. Add gaske~ co~er andred weight Microwave on HIGH for 12-13 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. St"lr in shrimp. Microwave, uncovered, onHI GH for 4-5 minutes. Stir and serve over cookedrica Sprinkle each serving with file powder. Lowwattage ovenS: add 2-3 minutes when cookingsauce; 1-2 minutes after adding shrimp. 4-5servings.

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Apple Chutney1 6 oz. pkg. dried apple chunks or siices11J2 c. water'12 c. raisinsV2 c. honey3 T. cider vinegar1J2 t each ginger, mustard and curry powder% t salt% c. walnut halvesCombine all Ingredients, except walnuts, in TenderCooker"'. Add gasket. cover and red weight.Microwave on HIGH for 15-17 minutes Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Stir in walnuts. Serve with curry ormastedmeats, Low wattage ovens: add 1-2 minutes. 21/r3 cups

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Steamed Lemon Pudding% c. margarine or butter5 T. sugar2 eggs, well beaten1 c. sifted flourGrated rind and juice of 1 medium lemon% t baking powder% t salt6 T. apricot or blueberry preserves2 T. waterSliced almonds, opt

Cream margarine and sugar. Beat In eggs one at atime. Combine flour, lemon rind and juice, bakingpowder and salt Fold into beaten mixture. Generouslygrease Inside of Tender Cooker® bowl and theoutside of a5 ounce pyrex custard cup. Place custardcup in center of bowl, open end up, and pour baiteraround cup. Cover with single layer 7 inch circle offoil. Add gaske~ cover and red weight Microwaveon HIGH for 6 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop.Remove red weight and uncover, Invert pUdding onserving plate. Combine preserves and water insmall microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGHfor 1-2 minutes: stirring once. Pour sauce overpudding and sprinkle with almonds. Serve warm.Low wattage ovens: add 1 minute. 4-5 servings.

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1, All foods cooked at HIGH power.2. Allow pressure stem to drop after cooking.3. Add one teaspoon oil when cooking rice.4. Salt is optional when cooking any of the foods.5. Soak dried beans and black eyed peas overnight in 4 cups of water, drain and add fresh water to cook.

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Raisin Sauce1f2 c. vinegar1f2 c. corn syrup1/2 c. raisinsV4 t each allspice, cinnamon and cloves

Combine ingredients in4 cup measure. Microwaveon DEFRDST, LDW or 30% PDWER for 10-15minutes. low wattage ovens: same limes. 4-6servings.

Tongue In Raisin Sauce1V2-2 lb. beef tongue3 c. water% c. vinegar1 onion, sliced6 peppercorns, crushed6 allspice berries, crushed2 bay leaves1 t saltPlace tongue in Tender Cookef'!l. Combine remain­ing ingredients and pour over tongue. Add gaske~

cover and red weight Microwave on HIGH for45­60 minutes. Allow yellow stem to drop. Remove redweight and uncover. Remove tongue from broth:cool, Discard broth. Peel outer skin from tongue;remove veins and cords at base, Slice tongue andplace in Tender Cookef'!l, Pour in Raisin Sauce,Microwave on DEFROST, LOWor30% POWER for10-12 minutes tintil heated through.

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miscellaneous

Hasenpfeffer1 2-2% lb. rabbi~ cut into serving pieces1 c. recl wine% c. red wine vinegar% c. water1 med onion, sliced3 bay leaves1 T. sugar2 t salt1 t whole cloves% t pepper113 c. flour3 T. oil

Place rabbit in zip lock bag orflat casserole. Combineremaining ingredients, except fm flour and oil, andpour over rabbit. Seal bag or cover casserole;refrigerate and marinate for 12-24 hours, Removerabbi~ dry well. Dredge rabbit with Hour and brownIn hot oil in skillet Place rabbit in Tender Cooke~.Strain marinade; add one cup to Tender Cookef!'and discard remainder. Add gaske~ cover and redweight Microwave on HIGH for 20-24 minutes.Allow yellow stem to drop, Remove red weight anduncover. Serve g.ravy with rabbit LoW wattageovens: add 2-3 minutes. 4 servings.

Rabbit Fricassee4-6 shces bacon1 2Y2 lb. cut-up rabbit2h c. hot water2 chicken bouillon cubes1!2 c. Iighl cream2 T. flour2 T. currant jelly

Cook bacon in skillet; remove and drain. Add rabbitto skillet and brown on both sides; place in TenderCooker*. Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water, pourover rabbit Add gaske~ Gover and red weightMicrowave on HIGH for 20-23 minutes. Allowyellow stem to drop. Remove red weight anduncover. Remove rabbit and keep warm. Combinelight cream, flour and currant jelly, stir into panliquid Microwave on HIGH for 2·3 minutes untilthickened, Pour sauce over rabbit Sprinkle withcrumbled bacon. low wattage ovens: add 2-3minutes. 4 servings.

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