Flambe Prawns with Snow Peas

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter
3 pound (1 1/2 kg) green prawns, peeled and vein removed
1 small red pepper (capsicum), cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) strips
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chili sauce
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 ounces (100 g) snow peas, topped and tailed
2 tablespoons cognac

Microwave Method:

1. Melt butter for 30 seconds on HIGH. Add prawns, pepper, chives, chili sauce, lemon rind and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Cook for 6-7 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring every 2 minutes.
3. Stir in snow peas and cook for a further 2-3 minutes on MEDIUM.
4. Heat cognac for 20 seconds on HIGH. Ignite and pour over prawns.
5. Serve immediately.

Creamy Salmon and Noodle Toss

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups noodles
3 cups hot water
1 packet Savory Chicken Supreme Soup
1 1/2 cups milk
6 spring onions (shallots), finely sliced
1 x 14 ounce (440 g) can red salmon, drained
4 ounces (125 g) ricotta cheese
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Microwave Method:

1. Combine noodles and water in a 2-quart (litre) casserole dish. Cook for 14-16 minutes on HIGH. Drain well.
2. Mix together chicken soup, milk and spring onions in a jug. Cook for 3-5 minutes on HIGH, stirring once.
3. Stir in salmon, cooked noodles, ricotta cheese and pepper.
4. Pour mixture into 1.25-quart (litre) oval casserole dish.
5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
6. Serve hot or cold.