covered, 10 minutes.
Rinse asparagus and remove tough end. On microwave-safe
rack, arrange asparagus with stem ends toward outside.
Place rack in microwave-safe utensil. Add water; cover
with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH (100% power) 5 to 7
minutes or until tender-crisp. Let stand, covered, 3 to 5
minutes.
In 4-cup glass container, place butter; microwave at HIGH 1
minute. Blend flour and ginger into melted butter.
Gradually add chicken broth, wine, salt and pepper,
stirring constantly. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until
thick and smooth, stirring 3 times.
In 12 x 8-inch microwave-safe dish, arrange cooked
asparagus, with stem ends toward outside; pour half of wine
sauce over asparagus. Arrange chicken breasts on top with
meatier portions toward outside; spoon remaining sauce over
breasts. Sprinkle pecans and cracker crumbs on top; cover
with a double thickness of paper towels. Microwave at
MEDIUM-HIGH 5 minutes or until heated through.

MICROWAVE MARMALADE DRUMSTICKSServes 4
This recipe calls for a microwave-safe utensil. Do you
know how to tell for sure if your utensil is suitable?
1. Place the utensil and a cup of water side by side
in the microwave oven.
2. Turn the oven to the HIGH setting for 1 minute. If
the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy.
Do not use it in the microwave oven.
5 roaster drumsticks
2 tablespoons butter or margarine