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Microwave Tips




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Micro Tips...these were in my e-mail and I had to post them for you all...pay attention to #9...I won't be trying that one...been there done that Thu, 4 Aug 2005, at 8:31 p.m.
MELT CHOCOLATE
In a small microwave safe bowl, break 25g (1 oz) chocolate into pieces and add a tablespoon of milk, heat on High power for 1 - 2 minutes or until soft and the surface is shiny, stir until it is melted and smooth in texture.

2. SOFTEN BUTTER
Place butter on a microwave safe plate, heat on Simmer power for 30 - 40 seconds.

3. DISSOLVE GELATIN
In a small microwave safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over measured liquid. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Heat on High power for 1- 2 minutes, stirring until dissolved

4. SQUEEZE CITRUS FRUITS MORE EASILY
Prick the skin of the orange, lemon or lime that you wish to squeeze. Heat on High power for 15 - 20 seconds, or until just warm. Cut in half and squeeze to obtain fresh juice.

TOAST NUTS
In a shallow microwave dish, spread out 50g (2oz) shelled nuts. Heat the nuts on High power for 2 ½ - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.

6. PEEL TOMATOES
Pour 600ml ( 1 pint ) boiling water into a microwave safe glass jug or bowl. Add 2 tomatoes and heat on High power for 45 - 60 seconds, or until the skins have split. Then place the tomatoes briefly in cold water and drain. The skins should now remove very easily.

7. PEEL SMALL ONIONS AND GARLIC
In a microwaveable safe bowl place 75g(3oz) small, trimmed onions. Heat on High power for 45 seconds, then squeeze the onions at the stalk end until they pop out of their skins.

To peel garlic place 3 cloves on a microwave safe plate. Heat on High power for 15 - 20 seconds, or until the cloves are just warm. Squeeze them at one end until they slide out of their skin.

8. REMOVE STRONG SMELLS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE
After cooking, fish or curry for example, the smell may linger in your oven. This can be removed by squeezing lemon juice into a bowl of cold water, and heating on High power for several minutes to allow the steam to freshen the microwave.

Alternatively cooking with highly flavored products such as wine, vinegar or lemon juice will also reduce any smells.

9. PROFING DOUGH
Place dough in a microwave safe bowl and heat on High power for 10 seconds. Allow to stand for 10 minutes and then heat on High power again for 10 seconds.
Leave in the microwave oven until the dough has doubled in size.

10. BRING CHEESE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
To enjoy the full flavor of your cheese, bring it to room temperature before serving, if you normally keep it in the fridge. Place 225g (8oz) unwrapped cheese on a microwave safe plate, and just before serving heat on Medium power for 45 - 60 seconds