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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
DIRECTIONS
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Follow package directions.
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Use a popcorn package which is made especially for
microwave cooking.
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Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
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Pop only 1 package at a time.
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Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while
popping popcorn.
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If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
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How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand
of popcorn and how much fat it has in it. Try several
brands to decide which pops the best. For best results,
use fresh bags of popcorn.
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Pierce potato several times with fork.
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Place in center of the oven on paper towel.
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After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
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No cover.
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Arrange food on microwave plate. Place meaty portions
and bulky vegetables to outside of plate.
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Cover with plastic wrap.
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Vent corner.
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After cooking, let stand for 2 minutes.
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Follow package directions.
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Some examples of frozen entrees are Lasagna with
meat sauce, Chicken with Rice, and Sliced Turkey
Breast with Rice and Vegetable.
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Prepare vegetable (wash, cut up vegetable into
1
⁄2-inch
slices or pieces). Cover with plastic wrap.
1 cup – Add 2 tablespoons water
2 cups – Add 2 tablespoons water
3 cups – Add
1
⁄4 cup water
4 cups – Add
1
⁄4 cup water
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Most vegetables need 2 minutes or 3 minutes standing
time after cooking.
EZ-CHOICE COOKING CHART
TOUCH
PAD
once
twice
3 times
once
twice
3 times
4 times
once
twice
once
once
twice
3 times
4 times
SERVING SIZE
3.5 oz
3.0 oz
1.75 oz
1 (10 to 13 oz)
2 (16 to 20 oz)
3 (24 to 30 oz)
4 (32 to 40 oz)
1 serving
2 servings
10 oz
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
PAD
Popcorn
Baked
potatoes
Dinner
plate
(refrigerated)
Frozen
entree
Fresh
vegetables