COOKING
HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE
To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a
ITEMS | COOK TIME (AT HIGH) | SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
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Sliced meat |
| Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. |
3 slices (1/4 | Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
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| Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. |
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Chicken pieces |
| Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. |
1 breast | Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
1 leg and thigh |
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Fish fillet | Place fish on microwavable plate. | |
| Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
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Lasagna | Place lasagna on microwavable plate. | |
1 serving (101/2 oz.) |
| Cover with plastic wrap and vent. |
Casserole |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 cup | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups |
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Casserole – cream or |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
cheese |
| Stir once halfway through cooking. |
1 cup |
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4 cups |
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Sloppy Joe or |
| Reheat filling and bun separately. |
Barbecued Beef |
| Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 sandwich (1/2 cup | Stir once. | |
meat filling)without bun |
| Heat bun as directed in chart below. |
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Mashed potatoes |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 cup | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups |
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Baked beans |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 cup | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
Ravioli or pasta in sauce |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 cup | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups |
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Rice |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 cup | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups |
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Sandwich roll or bun |
| Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable |
1 roll | rack. | |
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Vegetables |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 cup | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups |
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Soup |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. |
1 serving (8 oz.) | Stir once halfway through cooking. |
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