21
Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated P10 (High) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave
Bacon, safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
450 g (1 pound) spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar P10 (High) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter,
P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/4 pound)
microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,
P6 (MEDIUM) 1
1
/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/4 pound)
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 1
1
/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 28 g (1 oz.) in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 1
1
/2 until completely melted. Note: Chocolate
1
/
2 cup (125 ml) chips holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut, P10 (High) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
1
/
2 cup (125 ml) Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,
P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a
225 g (8 oz.) microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef, P10 (High) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander
450 g (1 pound) 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
(225 g) thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/2
(
1
/2 lb) cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
Frozen P8 3
1
/
2 - 4 Do not salt until after cooking. (Not suitable
(285 g) for vegetables in butter or sauce.) Wash
(10 oz) thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/2
cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Canned P8 3
1
/
2 - 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(430 g) bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(15 oz)