Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD

POWER

TIME

DIRECTIONS

 

 

(in mins.)

 

 

 

 

 

To separate refrigerated

P10 (HIGH)

30 sec.

Remove wrapper and place in microwave

Bacon,

 

 

safe dish. After heating, use a plastic

1 pound (450 g)

 

 

spatula to separate slices.

 

 

 

 

To soften Brown Sugar

P10 (HIGH)

20 - 30 sec.

Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish

1 cup (250 ml)

 

 

with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or

 

 

 

plastic wrap.

 

 

 

 

To soften refrigerated Butter,

P3 (MED-LOW)

1

Remove wrapper and place butter in a

1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)

 

 

microwave safe dish.

To melt refrigerated Butter,

P6 (MEDIUM)

11/2 - 2

Remove wrapper and place butter in a

1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)

 

 

microwave safe dish covered with lid or

 

 

 

vented plastic wrap.

 

 

 

 

To melt Chocolate,

P6 (MEDIUM)

1 - 11/2

Remove wrapper and place chocolate

1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)

 

 

in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir

To melt Chocolate,

P6 (MEDIUM)

1 - 11/2

until completely melted. Note: Chocolate

1/2 cup (125 ml) chips

 

 

holds its shape even when softened.

 

 

 

 

To toast Coconut,

P10 (HIGH)

1

Place in a microwave safe dish.

1/2 cup (125 ml)

 

 

Stir every 30 seconds.

 

 

 

 

To soften Cream Cheese,

P3 (MED-LOW)

1 - 2

Remove wrapper and place in a

8 oz. (225 g)

 

 

microwave safe bowl.

 

 

 

 

To brown Ground Beef,

P10 (HIGH)

4 - 5

Crumble into a microwave safe colander

1 pound (450 g)

 

 

set into another dish. Cover with plastic

 

 

 

wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.

 

 

 

 

To cook Vegetables,

 

31/2 - 4

All pieces should be the same size. Wash

Fresh

P8

(1/2 lb)

 

 

thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup

(225 g)

 

 

of vegetables, and cover 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

(10 oz)

 

 

1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or

(285 g)

 

 

vented plastic wrap. 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

(15 oz)

 

 

bowl. Do not cover.

(430 g)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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