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 | SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS | |
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Sliced meat |
| Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. | |
3 slices | Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | ||
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| Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. | |
Chicken pieces |
| Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic | |
1 breast | wrap and vent. | ||
1 leg and thigh |
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Fish fillet |
| Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and | |
vent. | |||
Lasagna |
| Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap | |
1 serving (101/2 oz.) | and vent. | ||
Casserole |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 cup | through cooking. | ||
4 cups |
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Casserole – |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
cream or cheese |
| through cooking. | |
1 cup |
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4 cups |
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Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef |
| Reheat filling and bun separately. | |
1 sandwich | 1/2 | Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. | |
(1/2 cup meat filling) |
| Heat bun as directed in table below. | |
without bun |
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Mashed potatoes |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 cup | through cooking. | ||
4 cups |
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Baked beans |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 cup | through cooking. | ||
Ravioli or pasta in sauce |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 cup | through cooking. | ||
4 cups |
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Rice |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 cup | through cooking. | ||
4 cups |
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Sandwich roll or bun |
| Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack | |
1 roll |
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Vegetables |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 cup | through cooking. | ||
4 cups |
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Soup |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway | |
1 serving (8 oz.) | through cooking. | ||
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