Reference
Microwave Cooking Guide
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Appetizers |
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Party Mix (21⁄2 | P 10 | 5 to 7 minutes | Stir every 2 to 3 minutes |
quarts) |
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Meatballs, small | P 10 | 5 to 8 minutes | Spread in single layer in 2 quart |
meat or Hot Dog |
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chunks (24) |
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Stuffed Vegetables | P 10 | 3 to 5 minutes | Space evenly on plate lined with |
(12) |
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Toasted Nuts or | P 10 | 3 to 5 minutes | Combine nuts with small amount |
Seeds (1⁄2 to 1 cup) |
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Bakery |
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Round Cake | P 8 | 3 to 5 minutes | Check at minimum time. |
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Fluted Tube Cake | P 10 | 12 to 16 minutes | Let stand 10 minutes before |
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Cheesecake | P 8 | 10 to 14 minutes | Put mixture in 2 quart casserole |
(9 inch pie plate) |
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| dish until thick and smooth. Stir |
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| with wire whisk every 2 minutes. |
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| Pour into crumb crust and place |
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| in refrigerator until firm. |
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Bar Cookies | P 10 | 5 to 7 minutes | Check at minimum time. |
(8 inch square dish) |
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Muffins (6) | P 8 | 2 to 4 minutes | Check at minimum time. |
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Eggs, Cheese, Dairy |
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Scrambled Eggs | P 10 | 45 seconds to 1 | Stir during cooking. |
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Quiche | P 7 | 5 to 21 minutes | Pour filling into |
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Thickened Sauces | P 6 | 3 to 5 minutes | Microwave drippings, flour, and |
and Gravies (1 cup) |
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| salt for 1 to 2 minutes; blend |
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| before adding liquid. |
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Scald Milk (1⁄2 cup) | P 7 | 3 to 5 minutes | Check at minimum time. |
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Melt Butter (1⁄2 cup) | P 10 | 30 seconds to 1 | Check at minimum time. |
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Soften Cream | P 7 | 1 to 2 minutes | Remove foil wrapper, place on |
Cheese |
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(8 oz) |
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| 30 seconds. |
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