Techniques and Recipes

INGREDIENTS

– 18 ounces mixed-variety chocolate, chopped

– 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

– Pinch salt

– 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

– ½ cup nuts, chopped (optional)

PREPARATION METHOD

1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment.

2. Combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed

milk, and salt in a medium glass bowl. 3. Place the bowl

in the oven on the round glass tray and microwave for

3 minutes. Stir, then microwave for 1 additional minute.

4. Remove and immediately stir in the vanilla and nuts.

Spread evenly in the prepared pan. 5. Refrigerate for

2 hours, or until ﬁrm. Cut into squares and serve.

INGREDIENTS

– 1 cup sugar

– ½ cup corn syrup

– 1 ½ cups peanuts

– 1 tablespoon butter

– 1 teaspoon vanilla

– 1 teaspoon baking soda

PREPARATION METHOD

1. Grease a baking sheet or use Silpat

, and set aside. 2. In a glass

bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. 3. Microwave on High for

4 minutes. Stir. Add peanuts. Microwave on high for 3 minutes

and 30 seconds. 4. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave on high

for 1 minute longer. 5. Quickly stir in baking soda, stirring just until

mixture is foamy. 6. Pour immediately onto greased or lined baking

sheet. Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store

in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE

Fudge

A tasty gift to share around the holidays, this recipe makes fudge so easy you will ﬁnd yourself

making this rich dessert year round.

COOKWARE MAKES COOK TIME

MICROWAVE-SAFE,

NON-METALLIC

4 CUPS 4 MINUTES

Peanut Brittle

An old-fashioned candy with new-fashioned speed.

COOKWARE MAKES COOK TIME

MICROWAVE-SAFE,

NON-METALLIC

4 CUPS 10 MINUTES