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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.

Introduction & Conversion Charts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Defrosting Charts:

Meat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Poultry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Fish  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cooking Charts

Meat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Poultry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fish  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fresh vegetables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Frozen vegetables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Fresh fruit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Rice & Pasta  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Eggs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Reheating Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Recipes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-47

● 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.
● Where dishes are covered use vented microwave clingfilm unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are

lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

● Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.
● All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of

both measures.

● Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
● Butter and margarine can be interchanged on recipes, as preferred.
● 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.

1.25ml

1/

4

teaspoon

2.5ml

1/

2

teaspoon

5ml

1 teaspoon

15ml

1 tablespoon

15g 

1/

2

oz

25g 1oz
50g

2oz

100g

4oz

175g

6oz

225g

8oz

450g

1lb

30ml 1floz
100ml

3floz

150ml

5floz (

1/

4

pt)

300ml

10floz (

1/

2

pt)

600ml

20floz (1pt)

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MEAT

Beef Joint

Lamb Joint

Pork Joint

Minced Beef

Steak 
2cm (3/4”) thick

Chops

Liver

Sausages

Bacon

Beefburgers

METHOD 

✝

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.Turn over 3-4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time. 

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Turn over and 

separate twice during defrosting.

DEFROSTING TIME

23-25 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

23-25 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

23-25 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6-8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

14 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

LOW 

10P

LOW

10P

LOW

10P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

STANDING

TIME 

❇

60-90 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

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POULTRY 

▼

Chicken 

Turkey 
Max. 3.5kg (8lb)

Duck
Max. 1.8kg (4lb) 

Chicken
Portions

Chicken/Turkey
Breasts

Chicken/Turkey
Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

DEFROSTING TIME

20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

9-10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

LOW

10P

LOW

10P

LOW

10P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

METHOD 

✝

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a bowl. Turn over/stir 3- 4 times

removing defrosted mince each time. 

STANDING

TIME 

❇

60-90 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

✝  Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.

▼ Poultry Chart:  Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.

❇ Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
NOTE: Ensure all foods are thoroughly defrosted before cooking.

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STANDING

TIME 

❇

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

STANDING

TIME 

❇. 

15 Minutes

15 Minutes

10 Minutes

DEFROSTING TIME

5 Minutes/

400g (14oz) 

6 Minutes/

800g (1

3/4

lb) 

3-4 Minutes/

cake

5 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

large pie

7-8 Minutes/

large pie

DEFROSTING TIME

8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

3-4 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

STANDING

TIME 

❇

5-10 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

DEFROSTING TIME

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

METHOD 

✝

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice

during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice

and separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

FISH 

Whole Fish
(Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/
Steaks

Prawns

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

FRUIT

Apples

Blackcurrants/
Redcurrants

Gooseberries

Raspberries/
Blackberries 

Rhubarb

Strawberries

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

METHOD 

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

GENERAL

Bread (sliced)

Bread (sliced)

Sponge Cake

Pastry 
(Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat Pie
(cooked)

Fruit Pie
(cooked)

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

METHOD 

✝

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place in a flan dish.     

Place on plate. Turn over halfway

through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. 

Place in a flan dish.

Remove from foil container. 

Place in a flan dish

✝ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
❇ Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

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COOKING TIME 

9-10 Mins/

450g (1lb)

12-13 Mins/

450g (1lb)

16-17 Mins/

450g (1lb)

10- Mins/

450g (1lb)

8 Mins/

450g (1lb)

2 Mins/

2 sausages

4-5 Mins/

4 sausages

6-7 Mins/

8 sausages

1

1/

2

-2 Mins/

2 sausages

2-3 Mins/

4 sausages

4-5 Mins/

8 sausages

16-17 Mins/

450g (1lb)

9-10 Mins/

450g (1lb)

18-19 Mins/

450g (1lb)

16-17 Mins/

450g (1lb)

12-13 Mins/

450g (1lb)

18-19 Mins/

450g (1lb)

2 Mins/

2 slices

3 Mins/

4 slices

MEAT

Beef (rare)
Topside, Silverside)

Beef (medium)
(Topside, Silverside)

Beef (well done) 
(Topside,Silverside)

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Lamb (Fillet, 
Shoulder, Leg)

Lamb Chops

Pork
(Loin, Leg)

Pork Chops
(with bone)

Pork chops
(boneless)

Gammon Joint

Bacon

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P 

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

METHOD 

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a bowl. 

Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. 

Turn over 4 times during cooking.

Place on a plate. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place on a plate. 

Turn over halfway through cooking.

STANDING

TIME 

6 Minutes

8 Minutes

10 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

1 Minute

1 Minute

NOTE: Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 5

0

C, DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN USING THESE TIMINGS.

Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.

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