Find Recipes Instantly! (Type the Recipe name or any Ingredient) Hot Macaroni Salad This dish, with a salad and garlic toast, makes a family favorite meal. It is cooked at a temperature comparable to the way it would be cooked conventionally. For example, Medium-high power (70%) is like a 350 degree conventional oven. Also, chicken or turkey may easily be substituted for the tuna. For a special treat, add 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/8 teaspoon thyme and 1/8 teaspoon marjoram. 2 cups cooked, drained macaroni 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions including tops 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped pimientos 1 can (6 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 can (4 oz.) chopped mild green chilies 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed. cream of mushroom soup 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese 1 can (6 oz.) tuna in water, drained 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/3 cup crushed cracker crumbs Place macaroni in large mixing bowl. Cook onion, green pepper and celery, covered, in microwave casserole for 1-3 minutes on High power (100%). Add pimientos, mushrooms and chilies. Mix vegetables and all other remaining ingredients, except for paprika and crumbs, with macaroni. Put in 8 x 12 inch casserole, partially covered. Microwave for 20-30 minutes on Medium-high power (70%) until bubbly hot. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs while standing. Cheesy Corn Soup This is a very hearty soup and needs only garlic bread, and perhaps a salad, to complete the meal. 1/3 cup chopped green bell peppers 1/4 cup chopped onions 1 pkg. (8 oz.) light cream cheese, cubed 1 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 cup very hot water 1 can (8 oz.) cream-style corn 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Place pepper and onion in microwave casserole. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes on High power (100%) until vegetables soften. Add cream cheese and milk. Heat on Medium-high power (70%) for 3-6 minutes, stirring once or twice, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Dissolve bouillon granules in hot water. Stir into cream cheese mixture. Add remaining ingredients and continue to heat on Medium- high power (70%), stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes or until soup is very hot. Soup Elegant This soup is easy to make, but your guests will think you have worked all day to present such an elegant dish! Try substituting lobster meat or shrimp for a change if desired. 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed. cream of mushroom soup 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed. cream of asparagus soup 1 1/2 cups skim milk 3/4 cup fat free sour cream 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 can (8 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained Mix soups and milk in 2 quart microwave casserole. Microwave on High power (100%) for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in remaining ingredients. Continue to heat on Medium power (50%) for another 10-15 minutes, or until mixture is very hot, but not boiling.