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Show Microwave snacks the kids can cook Cooking with a microwave oven is so simple and safe, older kids can create plenty of tasty treats all by themselves. As with any appliance, it's wise to teach your children the basics of safe operation before letting them use the microwave oven.Gather them together for a mini cooking class in your kitchen and review the fundamentals of microwave cooking. Begin with a "show and tell" demonstration that will familiarize them will all the features and controls of the microwave oven. Then pass along these smart pointers. 1. Always get permission before using the microwave oven, and ask questions if you're not sure about how to use it. 2. Use only appropriate dishes and utensils. Do not use any metal containers con-tainers and be sure to remove any forks or spoons before you turn on the microwave oven. 3. Read the recipe carefully and follow it exactly. Check the power setting, cooking time, suggested arrangement of food and special instructions in-structions before you begin. 4. Get in the habit of using a potholder when turning a dish or removing food from the microwave oven. Even though a dish may not be hot to the touch, this is a sensible practice to follow. 5. To avoid the possibility of burns, always lift covers on hot dishes with the opening away from you, so the steam can escape safely. 6. Never put non-food items in the microwave and never run it while it's empty. 7. Keep the microwave oven clean. Wipe it off when you're finished cooking. Give your children an A education in microwave cooking, and let them discover for themselves how easy, fast and fun it is to create their own special treats. Here are two simple dishes that -are perfect-Jor young chefs. f English Muffin Pizzas 8 English muffins, split 1 can (lO-j oz) condensed tomato soup 1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1. Spread each English muffin half with 1 tablespoon soup. Sprinkle with oregano and cheese. Place 4 muffin halves in a paper towel-lined lW-quart oblong glass baking dish. 2 Microwave, 4 at a time, on high, 2 to 3 minutes or until hot, turning dish once. Makes 16 individual pizzas. Chill Dog 1 frankfurter 1 toasted bun 4 can condensed Chili Beef Soup 1. Spoon soup over frankfurter in bun. 2. Microwave on high 30 seconds - 1 minute or until hot. Cheese needs the cold of the refrigerator for proper storage, but cheeses get harder and flavor is reduced while there. Remove full-flavored full-flavored cheeses from refrigerator one hour before serving. Give milder flavored cheeses a 20-30 minute warm-up warm-up before serving to restore the original condition. |