Perfect Microwave Rice

1 cup long grain rice
1 3/4 cups water or stock
3/4 teaspoon butter or oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper


Put all ingredients in microwave safe bowl. Remember, the rice
will be expanding during cooking, so pick a large enough bowl.
Microwave on HIGH uncovered for 5 minutes. Microwave on
MEDIUM LOW, uncovered for 7 1/2 minutes. Do not stir during
the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork
just before serving.

Serves 4

Creamy Homemade Chicken Stew

1 cup lowfat evaporated milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lbs chicken leg meat
3/4 lb small fresh button mushrooms
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups pearl onions
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
2 1/4 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


In a small bowl stir together milk and flour until smooth.
Place chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, onions, carrots and
peas in crockpot. Pour in milk mixture and broth. Season
with salt, pepper, marjoram and rosemary. Cook on LOW for
6 hours. Stir in parsley just before seving.

Serves 4
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave