Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWER TiME DiRECTiONS
(in rains,)
To separate refrigerated P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapperand 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) 20see,-30sec.Place brown sugar in microwavesafe dish
1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
plasticwrap.
TosoftenrefrigeratedButter,
1 stick, V4pound (110 g)
TomeltrefrigeratedButter,
1 stick, V4pound (110 g)
P3(MED-LOW)
P6 (MEDIUM)
1
11/2-2
Removewrapper and place butter in a
microwave safe dish.
Removewrapper and place butter in a
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plasticwrap.
To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28g) in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2 untilcompletely melted. Note: Chocolate
_/2cup (125 ml) chips holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut, P10 (HIGH) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
_/2cup (125 ml) Stir every 30 seconds.
To softenCream Cheese P3(MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Removewrapper and place in a
8 oz. (225 g) microwave safe bowl.
To brownGround Beef, P10 (HIGH) 4- 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g) set into another dish. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stirtwice. Draingrease.
To cook Vegetables,
P8 31/2- 4Fresh
(1/2ib)
(225 g)
Frozen
(10oz)
(285 g)
Canned
(15oz)
(430 g)
P8
P8
31/2- 4
31/2- 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2cup
of vegetables,and cover with lid or vented
plasticwrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
_/2cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
vented plasticwrap. Do not salt/butter until
after cooking. (Not suitablefor vegetables in
butter or sauce.)
Emptycontents into microwave safe serving
bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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