20
Microwave shortcuts
Food
Power
Time
(in mins.)
Directions
To separate refrigerated
Bacon
,
1 pound (450
g
)
P10
(HIGH)
30 sec.
Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After
heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
To soften refrigerated
Butter
,
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110
g
)
To melt refrigerated
Butter
,
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110
g
)
P3
(MED-LOW)
P6
(MEDIUM)
1
1½ – 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish
covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
dish.
To melt
Chocolate
,
1 square, 1 oz. (28
g
)
To melt
Chocolate
,
½ cup (125 ml) chips
P6
(MEDIUM)
P6
(MEDIUM)
1 – 1½
1 – 1½
Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave safe
dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.
NOTE:
Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
To toast
Coconut
,
½ cup (125 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
1
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften
Cream
Cheese
,
8 oz. (220
g
)
P3
(MED-LOW)
1 – 1½
Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
To brown
Ground Beef
,
1 pound (450
g
)
P10
(HIGH)
4 – 5
Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another
dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook
Vegetables
,
Fresh
(½ lb.)
(225
g
)
Frozen
(10 oz.)
(280
g
)
Canned
P8
P8
P8
4 – 5
6 – 7
3½ – 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1
tbsp of water per ½ 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 ½ 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.
To cook baked
Potato
,
(6 – 8 oz. each)
(170 – 220
g
)
1 piece
2 pieces
P8
P8
4 – 5
6 – 7
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around
surface.
Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.
To steam
Hand Towel
P10
(HIGH)
20 – 30 sec.
Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish. heat.
Present immediately.
