21
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
450 g (1 pound)
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, 110 g (
1
/
4
pound)
microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated
Butter
,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1
1
/
2
- 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/
4
pound)
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
To melt
Chocolate
,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1
1
/
2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 28 g (1 oz.)
in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt
Chocolate
,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1
1
/
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
225 g (8 oz.)
microwave safe bowl.
To brown
Ground Beef
,
P10 (High)
4 - 5
Crumble into a microwave safe colander
450 g (1 pound)
set into another dish. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook
Vegetables
,
Fresh
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash
(225 g)
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/
2
cup
(
1
/
2
lb)
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Frozen
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
(285 g)
1
/
2
cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(10 oz)
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
butter or sauce.)
Canned
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(430 g)
bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(15 oz)
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