Microwave Shortcuts
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To separate refrigerated | P10 (HIGH) | 30 sec. | Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After | |
Bacon, |
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1 pound (450 g) |
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To soften Brown Sugar | P10 (HIGH) | 20 - 30 sec. | Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of | |
1 cup (250 ml) |
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To soften refrigerated Butter, | P3 | 1 | Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe | |
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) |
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To melt refrigerated Butter, | P6 (MEDIUM) | 11/2 - 2 | Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe | |
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) |
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To melt Chocolate, | P6 (MEDIUM) | 1 - 11/2 | Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave | |
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) |
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To melt Chocolate, | P6 (MEDIUM) | 1 - 11/2 | Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened. | |
1/2 cup (125 ml) chips |
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To toast Coconut, | P10 (HIGH) | 1 | Place in a microwave safe dish. | |
1/2 cup (125 ml) |
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To soften Cream Cheese, | P3 | 1 - 2 | Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl. | |
8 oz. (225 g) |
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To brown Ground Beef, | P10 (HIGH) | 4 - 5 | Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another | |
1 pound (450 g) |
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To cook Vegetables, |
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Fresh | P8 | 31/2 - 4 | All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, | |
(1/2 lb) |
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| add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover | |
(225 g) |
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Frozen | P8 | 31/2 - 4 | Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of | |
(10 oz) |
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| vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. | |
(285 g) |
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Canned | P8 | 31/2 - 4 | Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. | |
(15 oz) |
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(430 g) |
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