CONVERTING
RECIPES
Most hot appetizers
adapt welI to microwave
cooking, the exception
being those wrapped in
pastry. Pastry requires the hot environment
of
the conventional
oven to become crisp_
o Toppings
for canap6s can be made ahead
and then placed on bread or crackers just
before heating
This guarantees
a crispness°
• Cover appetizers
or dips only when called for
by a recipe. Use casserole lids, wax paper,
plastic wrap, or paper towel..
• Appetizers
and dips that contain cheese,
mayonnaise
and other delicate ingredients
are usually heated on power level 1. A higher
setting
might ca use separation
or d ryi ng,
Reheating Guide - Convenience
Appetizers
Approx.
Special
Notes
item
Amount
Power
Cooking
Time
Meat spread
4 oz
8
t - 11/2 min..
Transfer
to small microwave-safe
bowl
(115g)
Cocktail franks
4 servings
7
1/2 - 1 min
Place on paper towel.
Cover with wax paper.
Cooked pizza,
t wedge
8
V_ - 1 min
Place on paper towel or paper plate or
10 inches, cut into
leave in uncovered
cardboard
box, points
8 portions
4 wedges
8
11/2 - 21/2 min..
toward center
Whole
8
3 - 4 rain
Dips, cream
V_ cup
t
2 - 3 min.
Cover with wax paper.
(125 mL)
Egg rolls
12
7
t - 1 t/2 min.
Place on paper towel or paper plate..
(6 oz - 170 g)
Mini Tacos
4 - 6
5
t - ! V2 min
Place on paper towel or paper plate
(6 oz - ! 70 g)
Cooking
Guide - Hot Drinks
Approx.
Special
Notes
Item
Amount
Power
Cooking
Time
Water
6 oz (t70 mL) cup, I
HI
1V4.13/4
min..
6 oz (170 mL) cup, 2
HI
2 -3 min
For instant coffee, soup. tea,
8 oz (230 mL) cup, t
Hi
11/2 - 21/,i rain
etc.
8 oz (230 mL) cup, 2
Hi
3 - 4 min.
Milk
6 oz (170 mL) cup, I
7
1 -2 rain
6 oz (170 mL) cup, 2
7
2 - 3 min
For hot chocolate,
etc.
7
2 - 21/2 min
8 oz (230 mL) cup. I
7
3 - 4 min..
8 oz (230 mL) cup, 2
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