18
Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After
Bacon,heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
1 pound (450 g)
To soften Brown Sugar P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of
1 cup (250 ml) bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g) dish.
To me lt refrigerated Butter, P6 (MEDIUM) 11/2- 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g) dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate ,P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.
To melt Chocolate ,P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
1/2cup (125 ml) chips
To toast Coconut, P10 (HIGH) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
1/2cup (125 ml) Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
8 oz. (225 g)
To brown Ground Beef , P10 (HIGH) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another
1 pound (450 g) dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Ve getables,
Fresh P8 31/2- 4 All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly,
(1/2lb) add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2cup of vegetables, and cover
(225 g) with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Frozen P8 31/2- 4 Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2cup of
(10 oz) vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(285 g) Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
(Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
Canned P8 31/2- 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl.
(15 oz) Do not cover.
(430 g)