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Microwave Shortcuts
TIME
FOOD
POWER
(in mins.)
DIRECTIONS
To separate refrigerated
P10 (High)
30 sec.
Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After
Bacon,
heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
1 pound (450 g)
To soften Brown Sugar
P10 (High)
20 - 30 sec.
Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of
1 cup (250 ml)
bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter,
P3 (MED-LOW)
1
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g)
dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1V2- 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g)
dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1_/2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)
safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.
To melt Chocolate,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1_/2
Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
_/2cup (125 ml) chips
To toast Coconut,
P10 (High)
1
Place in a microwave safe dish.
_/2cup (125 ml)
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,
P3 (MED-LOW)
1 - 2
Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
8 oz. (225 g)
To brown Ground
Beef,
P10 (High)
4 - 5
Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another
1 pound (450 g)
dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
P8
31/2- 4
Fresh
(1/2Ib)
(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 _/2cup 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 _/2cup 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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