APPLE BAKER RECIPE

Core apple.  Peel apple,  if you desire.  Place apple onto stem in dish.  Put 1 Tbsp. of butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and 1 Tbsp. of brown sugar on top of apple.  Bake in microwave for 3-4 minutes.  Let stand for a few minutes before removing from microwave (as dish will be very Hot and apple will continue to cook for a few minutes).  After cooking--you can top with nuts, ice cream, crumbled oatmeal cookies, or your own favorite topping.  Time to enjoy!!     **You can bake in oven instead of microwave.  Place dish with apple into a COLD oven and set temperature to 350 degrees for 30-40 mintues.

CHICKEN COOKER RECIPE

1.  Remobe giblets and neck (if any) from chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lbs) cavity.  Rinse chicken inside and out with water.

2.  Fill the well(cup) in the center of cooker with your favorite beverage (beer, soda, or our favorite--white wine).  Add 1 Tbsp. of seasonings (a garlic clove /or sprig of rosemary or/ Italian herb blend) into the well.  The liquid and seasonings will flavor the chicken with the steam produced during cooking.  Then, RUB a dry seasoning (Italian herb blend or your favorite dry rub) inside and outside of the chicken.

3.  Place the chicken cavity (butt) over the well with the legs pointing down inside of the cooker.  Make sure the chicken is pushed down securely.

4.  Place cooker with chicken into a COLD oven.  Cook @ 350 degrees F uncovered for 1-3/4 to 2 hours--depending upon your oven.  Check for doneness with a meat thermometer (180 degrees F).

5.  Be careful handling HOT cooker & chicken.  Use potholders and be aware of countertops that are not heat-resistant.  Let chicken rest(stand) for a few minutes  to cool before serving.  We usually use tongs to pull the tender meat off for serving.  ENJOY!!