22
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
450 g (1 pound) 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, 110 g (
1
/4 pound)
(MED-LOW)
microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,
P6
1
1
/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/4 pound)
(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, 28 g (1 oz.)
(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
225 g (8 oz.)
(MED-LOW)
microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
P10
4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander
450 g (1 pound)
( 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
(225 g) thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/2
cup
(
1
/2 pound) 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
(285 g)
1
/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(10 oz.) 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
(430 g) bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(15 oz.)
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