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Microwave shortcuts
food
PoWer
tiMe
directions
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated
P10
30 sec.
Remove wrapper and place in microwave
bacon
,
(hIGh)
safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g)
spatula to separate slices.
To soften
brown sugar
P10
20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)
(hIGh)
with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated
butter
,
P3
1
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick,
1
/
4
pound (110 g) (MED-LOW)
microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated
butter
,
P6
1
1
/
2
- 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick,
1
/
4
pound (110 g) (MEDIUM)
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
To melt
chocolate
,
P6
1 - 1
1
/
2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)
(MEDIUM)
in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt
chocolate
,
P6
1 - 1
1
/
2
until completely melted.
NOTE: Chocolate
1
/
2
cup (125 ml) chips
(MEDIUM)
holds its shape even when softened.
To toast
coconut
,
P10
1
Place in a microwave safe dish.
1
/
2
cup (125 ml)
(hIGh)
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften
cream cheese
,
P3
1 - 2
Remove wrapper and place in a
8 oz. (220 g)
(MED-LOW)
microwave safe bowl.
To brown
ground beef
,
P10
4 - 5
Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g)
(hIGh)
set into another dish. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook
vegetables
,
Fresh
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash
(
1
/
2
lb.)
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/
2
cup
(225 g)
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Frozen
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
(10 oz.)
1
/
2
cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(280 g)
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
butter or sauce.)
Canned
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz.)
bowl.
(430 g)
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