Crunchy Hot Celery Slices
From:	Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	Oven: 700 watts Preparation time: 8 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Waiting time: none Be careful not to overcook celery; the secret is to keep it crunchy.
Servings:	3 to 4
Ingredients	Preparation
6 to 8 celery stalks 1/4 cup [60 mL] consomme 2 tablespoons [30 mL] vegetable oil 1 teaspoon [5 mL] well-drained capers 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] tarragon Salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon [5 mL] wine or malt vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste	Thinly slice celery stalks, sideways; transfer slices into a microwave-safe dish. Pour in consomme; mix well. Cover dish; microwave on 'HIGH' for 3 minutes. Celery must remain crunchy. Drain and transfer celery slices back into microwave-safe dish. Mix in vegetable oil, capers and tarragon. Cover and microwave on 'HIGH' for 1 minute. Pour into a serving dish; stir in wine or malt vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve, lukewarm or at room temperature; do not refrigerate.