Rinse and thoroughly dry strawberries. Place chocolate and shortening in 1-quart microwave safe casserole. Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 2-1/4 to 3 minutes, until mixture can be stirred smooth. One at a time, grasp stem end of each berry and dip, stem end up, into chocolate, covering about 3/4 of fruit. Chill coated berries on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate to set chocolate. Makes about 24 strawberries. dess 83b