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COOKBOOK
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.
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.
CONTENTS
Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Defrosting Chart:
Defrosting Chart:
Meat, poultry, fish & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Cooking Chart
Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Grilled foods
Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Grilled foods
Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Double Grill Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Dual Grill Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40
Dual Convection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Recipes for MEAL IN ONE menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-62
Double Grill Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Dual Grill Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40
Dual Convection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Recipes for MEAL IN ONE menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-62
SPOON MEASURES
1.25ml
1/
4
teaspoon
2.5ml
1/
2
teaspoon
5ml
1 teaspoon
15ml
1 tablespoon
CONVERSION CHARTS
WEIGHT MEASURES
15g
1/
2
oz
25g 1oz
50g
50g
2oz
100g
4oz
175g
6oz
225g
8oz
450g
1lb
VOLUME MEASURES
30ml 1floz
100ml
100ml
3floz
150ml
5floz (
1/
4
pt)
300ml
10floz (
1/
2
pt)
600ml
20floz (1pt)
• 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
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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60 - 90
Minutes
15 - 30
Minutes
15 - 30
Minutes
15 - 30
Minutes
5 - 10
Minutes
60 - 90
Minutes
25 - 30
Minutes
25 - 30
Minutes
15 - 20
Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 - 20
Minutes
15 - 20
Minutes
15 - 20
Minutes
5 - 10
Minutes
10 - 15
Minutes
15 - 20
Minutes
Meat Joints
(Beef,Lamb,Pork)
(Beef,Lamb,Pork)
Minced Meat
Steak
2cm (3/4”) thick
2cm (3/4”) thick
Chops and Sausages
Bacon
❖
Whole Poultry
(Chicken,Turkey,Duck)
Chicken Portions
Chicken/Turkey
Breasts & Drumsticks
Breasts & Drumsticks
Minced Turkey
Whole Fish
(Trout, Mackerel)
(Trout, Mackerel)
Fish Fillets/Steaks
Apples
Blackcurrants/
Redcurrants/Raspberries
Blackberries
Redcurrants/Raspberries
Blackberries
Gooseberries/
Rhubarb/Strawberries
Rhubarb/Strawberries
Bread (sliced)
Pastry
(Puff or Shortcrust)
(Puff or Shortcrust)
Meat & Fruit Pies
(cooked)
(cooked)
10%
30%
30%
30%
30%
10%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30 - 32 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
5 - 8 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
11 - 12 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
16 - 18 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
11 - 12 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
20 - 22 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
11 - 12 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
11 - 12 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
9 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
6 - 7 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
6 Minutes/
400g(14oz)
5 Minutes/
450g(1lb)
7 - 8 Minutes/
large pie
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 on a plate. Separate and re-
arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.
Place in a flan dish. Turn 4 - 5 times,
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 bowl. Turn 3 - 4 times,
removing defrosted mince each time.
Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-
arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.
Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-
arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.
Place in a dish. Stir during
defrosting. Shield.
Place in a dish. Stir during
defrosting. Shield.
Place in a dish. Stir during
defrosting. Shield.
Place on the turntable. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.
Place on a plate. Turn over half way
through defrosting.
Remove from foil container. Place in
a flan dish.
DEFROSTING CHART
FOOD DEFROST
MICRO
▼
METHOD
●
STANDING
TIME POWER
LEVEL
TIME
NOTE: Do not use the rack for defrosting.
▼
▼
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
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 4 times
during cooking.
Place on a plate. 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. Stir2-3 times
during cooking.
Place in a single layer in a flan dish.
Cover and cook.
Place in a single layer in a flan dish.
Cover and cook.
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
4 - 5 Minutes
4 - 5 Minutes
10 Minutes
1 Minutes
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
13 - 14 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
17 - 18 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
4 - 5 Minutes/
4 sausages
6 - 7 Minutes/
8 sausages
2 Minutes/
4 sausages
4 sausages
17 - 18 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
19 - 20 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
17 - 18 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
13 - 14 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
19 - 20 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
3 Minutes/
4 slices
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
10 - 11 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
7 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
100%
100%
100%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
100%
70%
70%
70%
100%
100%
Beef (rare)
(
Topside, Silverside)
Beef (medium)
(
Topside, Silverside)
Beef (well done)
(
Topside, Silverside)
Beefburgers
Minced Meat
Sausages (thick)
Sausages (thin)
Lamb (Fillet,
Shoulder, Leg)
Shoulder, Leg)
Lamb Chops
Pork (Loin, Leg)
Pork Chops
(with bone)
(with bone)
Pork Chops
(boneless)
(boneless)
Gammon Joint
Bacon
Whole Poultry
(Chicken, Turkey, Duck)
(Chicken, Turkey, Duck)
Chicken Portions
(Chicken/Turkey
Breasts & Drumsticks)
(Chicken/Turkey
Breasts & Drumsticks)
Minced Turkey
Fish Fillets
Whole Fish & Steaks
FOOD COOKING
MICRO
METHOD
STANDING
TIME POWER
LEVEL
TIME
NOTES:
• All foods in this chart are cooked from chilled (5°C).
• Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.
• DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN USING THESE TIMINGS.
• All foods in this chart are cooked from chilled (5°C).
• Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.
• DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN USING THESE TIMINGS.
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COOKING CHART
Aubergines &
Broccoli (fresh)
Broccoli (fresh)
Beans
(green - fresh)
(green - fresh)
Brussels
Sprouts (fresh)
Sprouts (fresh)
Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery
(fresh)
Corn on the Cob
(fresh)
Cauliflower, Celery
(fresh)
Corn on the Cob
(fresh)
Courgettes &
Leeks (fresh)
Leeks (fresh)
Parsnips &
Spinach (fresh)
Spinach (fresh)
Peas (fresh)
Potatoes, Jacket
(250g/9oz - each)
(fresh)
Potatoes, Boiled
(old & new - fresh)
(250g/9oz - each)
(fresh)
Potatoes, Boiled
(old & new - fresh)
Swede & Turnips
(fresh)
(fresh)
Beans & Cabbage
(green - frozen)
(green - frozen)
Broccoli, Leaf Spinach
/Brussels Sprouts
(frozen)
/Brussels Sprouts
(frozen)
Carrots - sliced
(frozen)
(frozen)
Cauliflower florets
(frozen)
(frozen)
Corn on the Cob
(frozen)
(frozen)
Peas, Sweetcorn &
Mixed Vegetables
(frozen)
Mixed Vegetables
(frozen)
Apples & Rhubarb
(fresh)
(fresh)
Blackberries/Rasp-
berries/Redcurrants
berries/Redcurrants
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
5 Minutes
4 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
Slice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir
halfway through cooking.
Slice or break into florets.Add 30ml (2 tbsp)
water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir 1/2 through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir
halfway through cooking.
Pierce in several places.
Place on the edge of the turntable.
Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4 tbsp) water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Dice. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway
through cooking.
Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway
through cooking.
Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
5 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
6 - 7 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
4 - 5 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
4 - 5 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
10 - 12 Minutes/
2 potatoes
9 - 10 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
7 - 8 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
6 - 7 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
10 - 11 Minutes/
2 cobs
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)
5 - 6 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
5 - 6 Minutes/
450g (1lb)
NOTE:
• Prior to cooking fresh vegetables and fruit are at ambient temperature (20°C)
• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.
• Prior to cooking fresh vegetables and fruit are at ambient temperature (20°C)
• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.
FOOD COOKING
MICRO
METHOD STANDING
TIME POWER
LEVEL
TIME
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