Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD

POWER

TIME

DIRECTIONS

(in mins.)

 

 

 

 

To separate refrigerated Bacon,

HIGH

30 sec.

Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish.

450 g (1 pound)

 

 

After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.

 

 

 

 

To soften Brown Sugar

HIGH

20 - 30 sec.

Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice

1 cup (250 ml)

 

 

of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

 

 

 

 

To soften refrigerated Butter,

MED-LOW

1

Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave

1 stick, 110 g (¼ pound)

 

 

safe dish.

To melt refrigerated Butter,

MEDIUM

1½ - 2

Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave

1 stick, 110 g (¼ pound)

 

 

safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.

 

 

 

 

To melt Chocolate,

MEDIUM

1 - 1½

Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave

1 square, 28 g (1 oz.)

 

 

safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.

To melt Chocolate,

MEDIUM

1 - 1½

Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.

½ cup (125 ml) chips

 

 

 

To toast Coconut,

HIGH

1

Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds.

½ cup (125 ml)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To soften Cream Cheese,

MED-LOW

1 - 2

Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.

225 g (8 oz.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To brown Ground Beef,

HIGH

4 - 5

Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into

450 g (1 pound)

 

 

another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain

 

 

 

grease.

 

 

 

 

To cook Vegetables,

 

 

 

Fresh

MED-HIGH

3½ - 4

All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly,

(225 g)

 

 

add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup of vegetables, and

(½ pound)

 

 

cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter

 

 

 

until after cooking.

Frozen

MED-HIGH

3½ - 4

Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup of

(285 g)

 

 

vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

(10 oz.)

 

 

Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for

 

 

 

vegetables in butter or sauce.)

Canned

MED-HIGH

3½ - 4

Empty contents into microwave safe serving

(430 g)

 

 

bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

(15 oz.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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