20
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
/
4
pound (110 g)
dish.
To melt refrigerated
Butter
, P6
(MEDIUM)
1
1
/
2
- 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
1 stick,
1
/
4
pound (110 g)
dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To melt
Chocolate
,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1 - 1
1
/
2
Remove 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 - 1
1
/
2
Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
1
/
2
cup (125 ml) chips
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 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
Vegetables
,
Fresh
P8
3
1
/
2
- 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly,
(
1
/
2
lb)
add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/
2
cup of vegetables, and cover
(225 g)
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
1
/
2
cup 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
3
1
/
2
- 4
Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl.
(15 oz)
Do not cover.
(430 g)
