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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.
450 g (1 pound)
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, 110 g (
1
/4 pound) dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter, P6 (MEDIUM) 1
1
/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/4 pound) 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, 28 g (1 oz.) 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.
225 g (8 oz.)
To brown Ground Beef, P10 (HIGH) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another
450 g (1 pound) 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, add
(225 g) 1 tbsp of water per
1
/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with
(
1
/2 lb) lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Frozen P8 4
1
/2 - 5 Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/2 cup of
(285 g) vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(10 oz.) 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.
(430 g) Do not cover.
(15 oz.)
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