In 3-quart microwave- safe utensil, combine remaining ingredients; cover with plastic wrap.

In 2-quart microwave- safe utensil, drain liquid from cherries; blend in sherry and cornstarch.

In a 2-quart microwave- safe utensil, place green pepper, onion and oil.

In a 3-quart microwave- safe utensil, combine wine, chicken broth, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf.

In a 3-quart microwave- safe utensil, combine tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.

In 1-quart microwave- safe utensil, place peas and carrots; cover.

In a 12 x 8-inch microwave- safe utensil, combine oil, onion and garlic.

This recipe calls for a microwave- safe utensil.

In a 12 x 8-inch microwave- safe utensil, combine 2 tablespoons butter and onion.

Pour half the mixture over bottom of a 12 x 8-inch microwave- safe utensil.

In a 12 x 8-inch microwave- safe utensil, combine remaining ingredients; cover with plastic wrap.

Place rack in microwave- safe utensil.

Place 2 tablespoons butter in a 2-quart microwave- safe utensil.

Slice asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces and place in a 2-quart microwave- safe utensil with water.

In 12 x 8 microwave- safe utensil, arrange hens, bone side up with meatier portions to outside.

In 3-quart microwave- safe utensil, combine olive oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and Cayenne pepper; add chicken chunks and stir.