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T he P ortland O bserver • D ecember 29, 1993
c o o k in g
Cold Weather Makes
Rhododendron
Leaves Droop
FAVORITE DISHES ALL YEAR LONG
C old weatheroften makes leaves
on rhododendron shrubs c u rl and
droop, but this is no cause fo r w orry,
says Ray M cNeilan, Oregon State
University (OSU) Extension home
th e m ic ro w a v e w a y
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(DM )-Sweet potatoes deserve more
than seasonal recognition as a deli­
cious side dish. Easy-to-prepare
M a llow -W h ip pe d Sweet Potatoes
com bine com plem entary orange-
sweet potato fla v o rs w ith m in i­
m arshm allows and a cinnam ony-
crisp pecan topping. According to
Whirlpool Corporation home econo­
mists, it takes less than 15 minutes
total preparation time to have this
microwave recipe ready for dinner.
Sweet potatoes are a good source o f
vitam in A and minerals, an added
incentive to plug this recipe into the
fa m ily meal plan anytim e o f the
year.
Catering ‘B y ‘Eugene
gardening agent.
“ This is a normal reaction to cold
weather for many rhododendron va­
rieties," M cN eilan says. “ The leaves
w ill return to normal once the weather
MALLOW- WHIPPED
SWEET POTATOES
(6 servings)
1 can (40 oz.) cut sweet potatoes,
drained
Vi cup orange juice
V4 cup margarine melted
Vi teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Sugared Pecans
r
warms up.”
However, extreme cold tempera­
tures may damage some landscape
plants. Prune back broken lim bs to
gel rid o f stubs that could otherwise be
a source o f infection and insect prob­
lems. When pruning, cut back broken
limbs so they are flush w ith the next
4
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1. In m ix in g bow l, mash drained
potatoes. Add orange juice, melted
m argarine and salt. Beat u n til
sm ooth. S tir in m arshm allo w s.
Spoon in to lV i-q u a rt rou nd ,
microwaveable casserole.
2. Microwave at HIGH (100 %) for 8
minutes, or until thoroughly heated,
rotating casserole a h a lf turn once
during cooking. Top with pecans.
SUGARED PECANS
(Mi cup)
2 teaspoons margarine
Yi cup pecan halves
2 teaspoons sugar
Dash salt
Dash ground cinnamon
Movable feasts
1. In glass pie plate, microwave mar­
garine until melted. Add pecans, stir­
ring to coat. M icrowave at H IG H
(100%) for 3 minutes, stirring after
every minute.
2. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and cin­
namon. Stir. Microwave at HIGH for
1 minute. Use hot pads to remove
from oven. Cool.
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Sweet Potatoes Topping
95
lg
9g
0
4g
34 mg
199
Calories
Protein
2g
8g
Fat
0
Cholesterol
Carbohydrates 31g
318 mg
Sodium
Whirlpool Micro-Tip
STANDING TIME: Standing time, or holding time, is one o f the most
im portant o f m icrow ave cooking techniques, but it takes place after
microwaving. By allowing foods to stand, you can make sure that they are
fu lly cooked but not overcooked. A few minutes standing time for a casserole
also allows the heat to be evenly distributed for a proper serving temperature
throughout.
main branch or trunk .
Plants are also kille d by freezing
and cracking o f the bark and cam­
bium cells around the base o f the
trunk. This often happens when se­
vere weather comes before the plant
has had a chance to go completely
dormant and is caught w ith too much
moisture in the trunk and limbs.
“ Azaleas and the smaller types o f
rhododendrons are the most common
victim s,” says M cNeilan.
P ro te c t them by m o u n d in g
barkdust or sawdust around the lower
apply a wound dressing to prevent
rot. I f the bark is split a ll the way
around the base o f the plant, chances
are it may not survive.
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trunk and limbs.
I f the bark is split on one side
only, cut away the loose bark until
green, healthy tissue is reached. Then
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Grandma'» ® Molasses Is the secret Ingredient that creates an
Incredibly wonderful glaze for baked ham. Makes 8-10 servings.
1/2 cup GRANDMA'S« MILD FLAVOR
MOLASSES (unsulphured)
1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange
juice concentrate, thawed
4-5-lb. cooked boneless ham
Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, combine molasses and orange
juice; set aside. With sharp knife score top of ham In crisscross pattern.
Place in shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325-F. for 11/2 hours or until fully
heated. During last 30 minutes of baking, brush ham with glaze.
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