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SUITABLE COOKWARE

When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below:

A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

COOKWARE

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium foil & foil

containers, made from "Micro Foil®".

Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®,

Fire King®, Corning Ware ®).

SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn in recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.

NO

YES/NO

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

YES

Microwave-safe plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.

Heat-resistant china and ceramics.

YES

YES

Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.

YES

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

COOKWARE

Disposable containers:

Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers.

Kitchen paper.

SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as overheating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

FOOD HANDLING ANDPREPARATION

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Stir, turn & stand

Initial and final temperature of food

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more cooking than food at room temperature.

The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

Composition

& quality

Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire.

Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casserole.

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FOODHANDLING AND PREPARATION

Piercing Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode. Note: Eggs in their shells, including whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwaving has ended.

Arrangement Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be placed on the outside of the dish.

Covering Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Size & shape Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Density & Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time quantity needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than

peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Hygiene Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.

ADVICE FOR COOKING

WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.

Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. (See reheating charts in the cookbook section for guidance.) Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode.

Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

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ADVICEFORDEFROSTING

Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Poultry	Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3 - 4 times during
	defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
	After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
	60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
	NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
Steak, Chops	Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
& Chicken	at least 2 - 3 times. Shield if necessary.
Portions
Cubed &	Place in a flan dish, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during
Minced Meat	defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
	Please refer to the charts on page 25, or the ‘Express
	Defrost’ chart on page 11.
Whole fish	Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
& Fillets	at least twice. Shield if necessary.
Prepacked	Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
Frozen Foods	suitable dish.
	NOTES:
	• To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.
	• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.
	• It is important to turn food over, separate (where
	appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.
	• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.
	• Ensure food is defrosted thoroughly before use.

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ADVICE FOR REHEATING

WARNINGS:

Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

•Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

•Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container.

•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, minced pies or Christmas pudding.

•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’ instructions on the can.

Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Casserole Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid, reheat on 50P. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.

Poultry portions Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 70P. Turn over halfway through. NOTE:

Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before serving.

Sliced meat Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.

NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Pies Place pies on a plate or in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on 70P and fruit pies on 50P.

Vegetables Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid and reheat on 50P . Stir at least once during reheating.

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COOKBOOK

CONTENTS

Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Defrosting Charts:

Meat, Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Fish, Fruit, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cooking Charts

Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Poultry, Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Fresh vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Frozen vegetables, Fresh fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Rice & Pasta, Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Meal In One Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-35 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-49

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.

•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 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.

•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.

•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.

•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
WEIGHT MEASURES
			VOLUME MEASURES			SPOON MEASURES
15g	1/2oz		30ml	1floz		1.25ml	1/4	teaspoon
25g	1oz		100ml	3floz		2.5ml	1/2	teaspoon
50g	2oz		150ml	5floz (1/4pt)		5ml	1 teaspoon
100g	4oz		300ml	10floz (1/2pt)		15ml	1 tablespoon
175g	6oz		600ml	20floz (1pt)
225g	8oz
450g	1lb

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DEFROSTING CHARTS

MEAT	DEFROSTING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
		POWER LEVEL		TIME
Beef Joint	23-25 Minutes/	10P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5	60-90 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Lamb Joint	23-25 Minutes/	10P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5	60-90 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Pork Joint	23-25 Minutes/	10P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5	60-90 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Minced Beef	6-8 Minutes/	30P	Place on a plate.Turn over 3-4 times,	15-30 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		removing defrosted mince each time.
Steak	10 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,	25-30 Minutes
2cm (3/4”) thick	450g (1lb)		separate during defrosting. Shield.
Chops	14 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,	25-30 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		separate during defrosting. Shield.
Liver	8 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,	25-30 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		separate during defrosting. Shield.
Sausages	10 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,	15-20 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		separate during defrosting. Shield.
Bacon	10 Minutes/	30P	Place on a plate. Separate and	5-10 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		rearrange during defrosting. Shield.
Beefburgers	10 Minutes/	30P	Place on a plate. Turn over and	15-20 Minutes
	450g(1lb)		separate twice during defrosting.
POULTRY	DEFROSTING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
		POWER LEVEL		TIME
Chicken	20 Minutes/	10P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5	60-90 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Turkey	20 Minutes/	10P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5	60-90 Minutes
Max. 3.5kg (8lb)	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Duck	20 Minutes/	10P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5	60-90 Minutes
Max. 1.8kg (4lb)	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Chicken	8-9 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3	25-30 Minutes
Portions	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Chicken/Turkey	10 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3	25-30 Minutes
Breasts	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Chicken/Turkey	9-10 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3	15-20 Minutes
Drumsticks	450g (1lb)		times during defrosting. Shield.
Minced Turkey	8 Minutes/	30P	Place in a bowl. Turn over/stir 3- 4 times	15-20 Minutes
	450g(1lb)		removing defrosted mince each time.

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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DEFROSTING CHARTS

	FISH	DEFROSTING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
			POWER LEVEL		TIME .
	Whole Fish	8 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice	15 Minutes
	(Trout, Mackerel)	450g (1lb)		during defrosting. Shield.
	Fish Fillets/	7 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice	15 Minutes
	Steaks	450g (1lb)		and separate during defrosting. Shield.
	Prawns	3-4 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
		450g (1lb)
	FRUIT	DEFROSTING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
			POWER LEVEL		TIME
	Apples	8-9 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
		450g (1lb)
	Blackcurrants/	6-7 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
	Redcurrants	450g (1lb)
	Gooseberries	7-8 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
		450g (1lb)
	Raspberries/	6-7 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
	Blackberries	450g (1lb)
	Rhubarb	7-8 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
		450g (1lb)
	Strawberries	7-8 Minutes/	30P	Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.	10 Minutes
		450g (1lb)
	GENERAL	DEFROSTING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
			POWER LEVEL		TIME
	Bread (sliced)	5 Minutes/	30P	Place on the turntable. Separate and	5-10 Minutes
		400g (14oz)		rearrange during defrosting.
	Bread (sliced)	6 Minutes/	30P	Place on the turntable. Separate and	5-10 Minutes
		800g (13/4lb)		rearrange during defrosting.
	Sponge Cake	3-4 Minutes/	30P	Place in a flan dish.	5-10 Minutes
		cake
	Pastry	5 Minutes/	30P	Place on plate. Turn over halfway	10-15 Minutes
	(Puff or Shortcrust)	450g (1lb)		through defrosting.
	Meat Pie	7-8 Minutes/	30P	Remove from foil container.	15-20 Minutes
	(cooked)	large pie		Place in a flan dish.
	Fruit Pie	7-8 Minutes/	30P	Remove from foil container.	15-20 Minutes
	(cooked)	large pie		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 CHARTS

MEAT	COOKING TIME			MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
				POWER LEVEL		TIME
Beef (rare)	9-10 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
(Topside, Silverside)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Beef (medium)	12-13 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
(Topside, Silverside)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Beef (well done)	16-17 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
(Topside,Silverside)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Beefburgers	10Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	2-3 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Minced Meat		8 Mins/		70P	Place in a bowl.	2-3 Minutes
					Stir 2-3 times during cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Sausages (thick)		2 Mins/		100P	Place in a flan dish.	2 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	2 sausages
	4-5 Mins/			100P	Place in a flan dish.	2 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	4 sausages
	6-7 Mins/			100P	Place in a flan dish.	2 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	8 sausages
Sausages(thin)	1	1/	2 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	2 Minutes
			2/		Turn over halfway through cooking.
	2 sausages
	2/3 Mins/			100P	Place in a flan dish.	2 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	4 sausages
	4/5 Mins/			100P	Place in a flan dish.	2 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	8 sausages
Lamb (Fillet,	16-17 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
Shoulder, Leg)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Lamb Chops	9-10 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	4-5 Minutes
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Pork	18-19 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
(Loin, Leg)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Pork Chops	16-17 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	4-5 Minutes
(with bone)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Pork chops	12-13 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	4-5 Minutes
(boneless)					Turn over halfway through cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Gammon Joint	18-19 Mins/			70P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
					Turn over 4 times during cooking.
	450g (1lb)
Bacon		2 Mins/		100P	Place on a plate.	1 Minute
					Turn over halfway through cooking.
		2 slices
		3 Mins/		100P	Place on a plate.	1 Minute

4 slices	Turn over halfway through cooking.

NOTE: All foods in this chart are cooked from chilled (50C).

DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN USING THESE TIMINGS. Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.

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COOKING CHARTS

POULTRY	COOKING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
		POWER LEVEL		TIME
Chicken	10 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		Turn over halfway through cooking
Turkey	10 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
Max. 2.7kg (6lb)	450g (1lb)		Turn over halfway through cooking.
Duck	10 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	10 Minutes
Max. 1.8kg (4lb)	450g (1lb)		Turn over halfway through cooking.
Chicken	10 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	5 Minutes
Portions	450g (1lb)		Turn over halfway through cooking.
Chicken/Turkey	10 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	5 Minutes
Breasts	450g (1lb)		Turn over halfway through cooking.
Chicken/Turkey	10 Mins/	100P	Place in a flan dish.	5 Minutes
Drumsticks	450g (1lb)		Turn over halfway through cooking.
Minced Turkey	8 Mins/	100P	Place in a bowl.	2-3 Minutes
	450g(1lb)		Stir 2-3 times during cooking.
NOTE: Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.
FISH	COOKING TIME	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
		POWER LEVEL		TIME.
Whole Fish	6-7 Minutes/	100P	Place in a single layer in a flan dish.	2-3 Minutes
(Trout, Mackerel)	450g (1lb)		Cover and cook.
Fish Fillets	7 Minutes/	100P	Place in a single layer in a flan dish.	2-3 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		Cover and cook .
Fish Steaks	7 Minutes/	100P	Place in a single layer in a flan dish.	2-3 Minutes
	450g (1lb)		Cover and cook .

NOTE: All foods in this chart are cooked from chilled (50C).

DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN USING THESE TIMINGS.

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COOKING CHARTS

FRESH	COOKING	MICROWAVE	METHOD	STANDING
VEGETABLES		POWER LEVEL		TIME
Aubergines	5 Minutes/	100P	Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minutes
	225g (8oz)		dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Beans	5-6 Minutes/	100P	Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.	2 Minutes
(green)	225g (8oz)		Stir halfway through cooking.
Broccoli	5-6 Minutes/	100P	Break into florets. Add 30ml (2 tbsp)	2 Minutes
	225g (8oz)		water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Brussels Sprouts	5-6 Minutes/	100P	Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.	2 Minutes
	225g (8oz)		Stir halfway through cooking.
Cabbage	5 Minutes/	100P	Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover.	2 Minutes
	225g (8oz)		Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots	5-6 Minutes/	100P	Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minutes
	225g (8oz)		dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower	5 Minutes/	100P	Break into florets. Add 30ml (2tbsp)	2 Minutes
	225g (8oz)		water. Cover. Stir halfway through
			cooking.

Celery	5 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Corn on the cob	6-7 Minutes/	100P
	2 cobs
Courgettes	4-5 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Leeks	5 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Parsnips	5-6 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Peas	4-5 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Potatoes, baked	11-12 Minutes/	100P
(250g (9oz) each)	2 potatoes
Potatoes, boiled	10 Minutes/	100P
	450g (1lb)
Potatoes, new	10 Minutes/	100P
	450g (1lb)
Spinach	5-6 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Swede	7-8 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)
Turnips	7-8 Minutes/	100P
	225g (8oz)

Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minutes
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.	2 Minutes
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minutes
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minutes
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minutes
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.	2 Minutes
Stir halfway through cooking.
Pierce in several places.	5 Minutes
Place on the edge of the turntable.
Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4tbsp)	4 Minutes
water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 60ml (4tbsp) water. Cover dish.	4 Minutes
Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.	2 Minutes
Stir halfway through cooking.
Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minute
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover	2 Minute
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

NOTE: Prior to cooking, fresh vegetables are at ambient temperature (20°C).

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