Microwave New England Boiled Dinner

3 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket

1 Bermuda onion -- thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves -- minced

2 bay leaves

black pepper -- to taste 3 potatoes -- sliced

4 carrots -- sliced

1 cabbage head

Hungarian paprika -- optional

1. Place the brisket in a 3-quart casserole dish; add 3 cups water.

Lay slices of onion over top; add garlic, bay leaves and black pepper. Cover and microwave on high power for 10 minutes. 2. Turn brisket over and cover again. Microwave on low for 70-80

minutes, turning meat every 25 minutes. 3. Add sliced potatoes and carrots to broth. Cut cabbage into 6

wedges and arrange in a circular design on top of meat. Add a dusting of Hungarian paprika to potatoes and cabbage if you prefer. 4. Cover and cook at high temperature for 25-30 minutes, rearranging

vegetables after 15 minutes. Vegetables should be tender when done. Discard bay leaves and let stand a few minutes before serving.