19Microwave RecipesOMELETBasic Omelet1 tablespoon butter or margarine2 eggs2 tablespoons milksalt and ground black pepper, if desiredHeat butter in a microwave safe 22.5 cm (9-inch) pie plate, 20 seconds at P10, or untilmelted. Turn the plate to coat the bottomwith butter. Meanwhile, combine the remain-ing ingredients in a separate bowl, beattogether and pour into the pie plate.Cover with vented plastic wrap, and cook atP6 power for 3-4 minutes. Let stand 2 min-utes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of theomelet from the plate, fold into thirds toserve. Always use scrambled eggs.Yield: 1 servingNOTE: Double ingredients for a 4 eggOmelet. (Cook at P6 power for 5 minutes.)CASSEROLEShepherd’s Pie450 g (1pound) lean ground beef1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon gravy powder1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 cups mashed potatoesIn a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble theground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes at P6or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.Add the remaining ingredients, except forpotatoes. Stir well, and then spread thepotatoes evenly on the top. Cover with a lidor vented plastic wrap and cook at P6 powerfor 16-18 minutes.Yield: 4 servingsMacaroni and Cheese1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons chopped onion1 clove minced garlic1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 cups milk2 cups grated cheddar cheese225 g (8 oz.) (dry weight) macaroni, cookedand drained1/3 cup bread crumbs1 teaspoon paprikaIn a 2-Qt. casserole dish, melt the butter for40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlicand cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour,mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually addthe milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10 untilsauce thickens, stirring once. Add thecheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pourand stir the sauce into the macaroni, in a 3-Qt. casserole.Top with bread crumbs andpaprika. Cover with lid or vented plasticwrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes.Yield: 6 servingsBeef and Macaroni Casserole450 g (1 pound) lean ground beef1 small onion, chopped1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1 cup chopped celery2 430 g (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce11/4 cups water1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 teaspoon parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeseCrumble the ground beef in a 3-Qt.casserole. Cook for 5-7 minutes at P6 oruntil the meat is cooked, stirring twice.Stir in onion, peppers and celery. Cook for3-4 minutes at P10. Stir in the remainingingredients, except cheese. Cover with lid orvented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for16-18 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Coverand let stand 5 minutes.Yield: 4-6 servingsTuna Casserole1 170 g (6 oz.) can tuna, drained andflaked4 cups cooked and drained noodles1 300 g (103/4 oz.) can condensed creamof mushroom soup1 110 g (4 oz.) can mushroom piecesand stems, drained1 450 g (16 oz.) package frozen peas,defrosted3/4 cup milk1 cup crushed potato chips1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeseIn a 3-Qt. casserole, combine tuna,noodles, soup, mushrooms, peas and milk;mix well. Cover with lid or vented plasticwrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes.Top with potato chips and cheese beforeserving.Yield: 4-6 servingsF00036K50CP 2004.1.19 16:04 Page 21