Item required
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 package (10 oz.) frozen cut asparagus 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 can (5 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Setting: HIGH
1. Combine butter and almonds in 1-quart glass casserole.
2. MICROWAVE for 11/2 MINUTES. Stir and MICROWAVE for 2 to 3 MINUTES or until golden brown. Remove almonds. Add asparagus, celery and water chestnuts to butter; cover.
3. MICROWAVE for 5 MINUTES. Stir and MICRO-WAVE for 3 to 4 MINUTES or until tender-crisp. Stir in soy sauce and almonds. Let stand, covered, 3 min¬utes before serving.
4 Servings

Item required
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup (5-oz. can) chopped water chestnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic or
garlic powder
11/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Setting: HIGH
1. In 11/2-quart (8-inch round) glass baking dish, combine ground beef, water chestnuts, salt and horseradish. Form into 1-inch meatballs, arranging in same baking dish.
2. Combine marmalade, garlic, flour, soy sauce and lemon juice. Spoon over meatballs; cover.
3. MICROWAVE for 7 to 8 MINUTES, rearranging and turning once. Serve with rice.
4 Servings
TIP These flavors would make tasty appetizer meatballs; serve on toothpicks from chafing dish.

Item Reequired
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped onion or
1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 lb. sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1 can (5 oz.) water chestnuts,  rained

Setting: HIGH
1.    In small bowl, combine sugar, onion, garlic, ginger and soy sauce; mix well. Add steak strips, tossing to coat with soy mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.    Drain steak strips and wrap each around water chestnut (cut larger water chestnuts in half), fasten¬ing with toothpicks. Place on glass plate or shallow baking dish.
3.    MICROWAVE for 3 to 4 MINUTES or until steak is desired doneness.
About 16 Snacks
TIPS To make ahead, marinate the steak strips and wrap around water chestnuts. Refrigerate until ready to cook. Increase cooking time by 30 seconds. • If desired, use 1/3 cup bottled prepared teriyaki sauce for the sugar, onion, garlic, ginger and soy sauce.