Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD
POWER
TiME
DiRECTiONS
(in rains.)
To separate refrigerated
P10 (HIGH)
30 sec.
Remove wrapper and place in microwave
Bacon,
safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g)
spatula to separate slices.
i To soften Brown Sugar
P10 (HIGH)
20- 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)
with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap.
Tosoften refrigerated B utter,
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)
i Tomeltrefrigerated B utter,
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)
P3 (MED-LOW)
P6 (MEDIUM)
1
11/2 - 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave safe dish.
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
i To melt Chocolate,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 11/2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)
in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 11/2
until completely melted. Note: Chocolate
1/2 cup (125 ml) chips
holds its shape even when softened.
i To toast Coconut,
P10 (HIGH)
1
Place in a microwave safe dish.
1/2 cup (125 ml)
Stir every 30 seconds.
To softenCream Cheese, P3 (MED-LOW)
1 - 2
Remove wrapper and place in a
8 oz. (225 g)
microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
P10 (HIGH)
4- 5
Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g)
set into another dish. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
P8
31/2- 4
Fresh
(1/2 Ib)
(225 g)
Frozen
(10 oz)
(285 g)
Canned
(15 oz)
(430 g)
P8
P8
31/2- 4
31/2- 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
butter or sauce.)
Empty contents into microwave safe serving
bowl. Do not cover.
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