Cooking Corner

Spicy Nuts
Makes: 500g

Ingredients:
60 g butter or margarine
15-30 g curry powder
15 g Worcestershire sauce
330 g mixed nuts

Method:
Place butter in an oblong dish. Cook on HIGH for 1 1/4 minutes in microwave until melted. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well to coat nuts. Cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 1/2 minutes in microwave.

French Onion Soup
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
30 g butter
750 g onions, peeled and thinly sliced
30 g flour
1 litre beef stock
freshly ground black pepper
1 small French loaf, cut into 16 slices
125 g grated Swiss cheese 

Method:
Place butter in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on HIGH for 1 minute. Add onions and cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour, stir well and cook on HIGH for 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock and black pepper. Cook on HIGH for a further 10 to 12 minutes. Remove turntable and roller ring. Preheat oven on GRILL 1. Place slices of bread onto grill tray and cook on GRILL 1 to 3 minutes. Place bread on top of soup and sprinkle with cheese. Cook on GRILL 1 for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is slightly golden.