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