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.
To soften Brown Sugar
P10 (High)
20 - 30 eec. 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, P3 (MED-LOW)
1
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, V4pound (110 g)
microwave safe dish.
Tomeltrefrigerated B utter,
P8 (MEDIUM)
1_/2 - 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, V4pound (110 g)
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,
P8 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1_/2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)
in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate,
P8 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1_/2
until completely melted. Note: Chocolate
_/2 cup (125 ml) chips
holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,
P10 (High)
1
Place in a microwave safe dish.
_/2 cup (125 ml)
Stir every 30 seconds.
Tosoften Cream 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
(V2Ib)
(225 g)
Frozen
(lOoz)
(285g)
Canned
(15oz)
(430 g)
P8
P8
3V2- 4
3V2- 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per V2cup
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
_/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. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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