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CONTENTS
I
I
NTRODUCTION
, C
OOKERY
N
OTES
& C
ONVERSION
C
HARTS
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D
EFROSTING
C
HART
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Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C
OOKING
C
HARTS
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Meat, poultry & fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
R
EHEATING
C
HART
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R
ECIPES
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INTRODUCTION
This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven.
These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate
the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective
alternative to conventional cooking.
The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in
advance of recipe preparation.
This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven.
These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate
the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective
alternative to conventional cooking.
The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in
advance of recipe preparation.
COOKERY NOTES
• Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only
• Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only
approximate.
• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes
are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.
• Please note that all serving quantities are approximate.
• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will
• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will
vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and,
if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.
• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
• The recipes in this cookery book were developed using chilled eggs and fat. Room temperature
• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.
• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
• The recipes in this cookery book were developed using chilled eggs and fat. Room temperature
ingredients may give a different result.
• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C.
DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C.
DO NOT COOK FROM
FROZEN.
• Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.
CONVERSION CHARTS
COOKBOOK
SPOON MEASURES
1.25ml
1
/
4
teaspoon
2.5ml
1
/
2
teaspoon
5ml
1
teaspoon
15ml
1
tablespoon
VOLUME MEASURES
30ml
1floz
100ml 3floz
150ml 5floz
150ml 5floz
(
1
/
4
pint)
300ml 10floz
(
1
/
2
pint)
600ml
20floz (1 pint)
WEIGHT MEASURES
15g
1
/
2
oz
25g
1oz
50g
2oz
100g
4oz
175g
6oz
225g
8oz
450g
1lb
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DEFROSTING CHART
FOOD
DEFROST
TIME
MICRO
POWER LEVEL
▼
METHOD
●
STANDING
TIME
Meat Joints
(Beef, Lamb, Pork)
16 - 17 Minutes/
450g
10P
Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5
times during defrosting. Shield.
90 - 120 Minutes
Minced Meat
10 - 12 Minutes/
450g
Stage1: 30P
Stage-2:-10P
Place on a plate.
Use sequence programming.
Stage 1: Defrost on 30P for the first
quarter of cooking time.
Stage 2: Defrost on 10P for the
remaining cooking time.
Turn over 3-4 times, removing
defrosted mince each time.
15 - 30 Minutes
Steak/Chops
2cm (3/4”) thick
14 - 15 Minutes/
450g
10P
Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,
separate during defrosting. Shield.
25 - 30 Minutes
Sausages
6 - 7 Minutes/
450g
30P
Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,
separate during defrosting. Shield.
15 - 20 Minutes
Bacon
10 - 12 Minutes/
450g
10P
Place on a plate. Separate and re-
arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.
5 - 10 Minutes
Beefburgers
12 - 13 Minutes/
450g
10P
Place on a plate. Turn over and
separate twice during defrosting.
15 - 20 Minutes
❖
Whole Poultry
(Chicken,Turkey,Duck)
19 - 20 Minutes/
450g
10P
Place in a flan dish. Turn 4-5 times,
during defrosting. Shield.
60 - 90 Minutes
Chicken Legs
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g
30P
Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,
separate during defrosting. Shield.
25 - 30 Minutes
Chicken/Turkey
Breasts & Fillets
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g
30P
Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,
separate during defrosting. Shield.
15 - 30 Minutes
Minced Turkey
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g
30P
Place in a bowl. Turn 3-4 times,
removing defrosted mince each time.
15 - 20 Minutes
Fish
(Whole/FIllets/Steaks)
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g
30P
Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-
arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.
15 Minutes
Apples/Rhubarb
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
Shield.
15 - 20 Minutes
Bread (sliced)
5 Minutes/
400g
30P
Place on the turntable. Separate
and rearrange during defrosting.
5 - 10 Minutes
Pastry
(Puff or Shortcrust)
6 - 7 Minutes/
450g
10P
Place on a plate. Turn over half
way through defrosting.
10 - 15 Minutes
Savoury Pie & Quiche
(cooked)
15 - 16 Minutes/
500g pie, quiche
20 - 21 Minutes/
800g pie, quiche
10P
Remove from foil container.
Place in a flan dish.
20 - 30 Minutes
Fruit Pie
11 - 12 Minutes/
400g pie
10P
Remove from foil container.
Place in a flan dish.
20 - 30 Minutes
16 - 17 Minutes/
700g pie
10P
▼
Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
❖
Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.
●
Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
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COOKING CHART
FOOD
COOKING
TIME
MICRO
POWER LEVEL
▼
METHOD
●
STANDING
TIME
Beefburgers
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
2 - 3 Minutes
Minced Meat
8 Minutes/
450g
70P
Place in a bowl.
Stir 2-3 times during cooking.
2 - 3 Minutes
Sausages (thick)
8 - 9 Minutes/
8 sausages
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Sausages (thin)
6 - 7 Minutes
8 sausages
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Bacon
3 - 4 Minutes/
2 - 4 slices
100P
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
1 Minute
Whole Poultry:
Chicken,Turkey,Duck
12 - 13 Minutes/
450g
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
10 Minutes
Chicken/Turkey
Portions,
Breasts & Drumsticks
11 - 12 Minutes/
450g
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
5 Minutes
Minced Turkey
9 - 10 Minutes/
450g
100P
Place in a bowl.
Stir 3-4 times during cooking.
2 - 3 Minutes
Fish Fillets
9 - 10 Minutes/
450g
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Cover with cling film.
2 - 3 Minutes
Whole fish & Steaks
(Trout, Mackerel)
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g
70P
Place in a flan dish.
Cover with cling film.
3 - 4 Minutes
▼
Method: If shielding is necessary, use small, pieces of foil.
●
Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
Note: Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 5°C.
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COOKING CHART
FOOD
COOKING
TIME
MICRO
POWER LEVEL
▼
METHOD
●
STANDING
TIME
Aubergines &
Broccoli (fresh)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Sliced Beans
(green - fresh)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Brussels
Sprouts (fresh)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Slice or break into florets. Place in dish.
Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Corn on the Cob
(fresh)
7 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.
Cover. Stir
1
/
2
through cooking.
2 Minutes
Sliced Courgettes &
Leeks (fresh)
5 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Sliced Parsnips &
Spinach (fresh)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Peas (fresh)
5 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Potatoes, Jacket
(250g - each)
12 Minutes/
2 potatoes
100P
Prick in several places. Place in dish.
Place on the edge of the turntable.
5 Minutes
Potatoes, Boiled
(old & new - fresh)
11 Minutes/
225g
100P
Cut into quarters. Place in dish.
Add 60ml (4 tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
4 Minutes
Diced Swede &
Turnips (fresh)
8 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Beans & Cabbage
(green - frozen)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Broccoli, Leaf Spinach/
Brussels Sprouts
(frozen)
7 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Carrots - sliced
(frozen)
7 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Cauliflower florets
(frozen)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
3 Minutes
Corn on the Cob
(frozen)
12 Minutes/
2 cobs
100P
Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover
halfway through cooking.
3 Minutes
Peas, Sweetcorn &
Mixed Vegetables
(frozen)
6 Minutes/
225g
100P
Place in dish. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
Apples & Rhubarb
6 Minutes/
450g
100P
Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
2 Minutes
Blackberries/Rasp-
berries/Redcurrants
6 Minutes/
450g
100P
Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
2 Minutes
NOTE:
• Fresh vegetables and fruit are cooked from 20°C (ambient temperature).
• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.
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