microwave Shortcuts
fOOD
To cook baked potato,
(6 - 8 oz. each)
(170 - 220 g)
1
2
To steam Hand Towels - 4
To soften Ice cream,
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gallon (2 L)
1
2
Cup of liquid
To boil water, broth, etc.
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)
Cup of liquid
To warm beverage,
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml) (MED-hIGh)
To roast nuts,
1
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cups (375 ml)
1
2
To toast Sesame Seeds,
/
cup (60 ml)
1
4
To skin Tomatoes,
(one at a time)
To remove cooking Odors,
pOwer
TIme
(in mins.)
P8
3
1
P8
6 - 7
P10
20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
(hIGh)
P3
1 - 1
(MED-LOW)
P10
(hIGh)
P10
1
1
(hIGh)
2
1
P7
(MED-hIGh)
P7
1
1
2
1
P10
3 - 4
(hIGh)
P10
2 - 2
(hIGh)
P10
30 sec.
(hIGh)
P10
(hIGh)
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
spacing around surface. Place potato or
potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
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- 4
lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch
2
(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5
minutes to complete cooking.
Place on a microwave safe dish.
heat. Present immediately.
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Check often to prevent melting.
1
2
/
- 2
heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
2
/
- 3
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
2
without stirring before heating.
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- 2
2
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- 3
2
Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm)
microwave safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
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Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
1
2
Stir twice.
Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
5
Combine 1 to 1
water with the juice and peel of one lemon
in a 2 quart microwave safe bowl.
After water finishes boiling, wipe interior of
oven with a cloth. You can also use a
combination of several whole cloves and
cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water.
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(continued)
DIrecTIOnS
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cups (250 - 375 ml)
1
2
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1
4