Microwave shortcuts 21 Food Power Time (in mins.) Directions To separate refrigerated Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) To melt refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) P3 (MED-LOW) P6 (MEDIUM) 1 11/2 – 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish. To melt Chocolate, 1 square, 1 oz.
(28 g) To melt Chocolate, 1/2 cup (125 ml) chips P6 (MEDIUM) P6 (MEDIUM) 1 – 11/2 1 – 11/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted. NOTE: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened. To toast Coconut, 1/2 cup (125 ml) P10 (HIGH) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds. To soften Cream Cheese, 8 oz. (220 g) P3 (MED-LOW) 1 – 11/2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl. To brown Ground Beef, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (HIGH) 4 – 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables, Fresh (1/2 lb.) (225 g) Frozen (10 oz.) (280 g) Canned P8 P8 P8 4 – 5 6 – 7 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 plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.) Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Do not cover. To cook baked Potato, (6 – 8 oz. each) (170 – 220 g) 1 piece 2 pieces P8 P8 4 – 5 6 – 7 Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface.
Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel- lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking. To steam Hand Towel P10 (HIGH) 20 – 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess. Place on a microwave safe dish. heat. Present immediately.