Microwave Hints

TO MAKE DRY BREAD CRUMBS, CUT SIX SLICES BREAD INTO 1/2 INCH CUBES. MICROWAVE IN A THREE (3) QUART CASSEROLE 6 TO 7 MINUTES OR UNTIL DRY, STIRRING AFTER THREE (3) MINUTES. CRUSH IN A BLENDER.   TO DRAIN THE FAT FROM HAMBURGER WHILE IT IS COOKING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN (ONE POUND COOKS IN FIVE *5) MINUTES ON HIGH), COOK IT IN A PLASTIC COLANDER PLACED INSIDE A CASSEROLE DISH.   RE-FRESH STALE POTATO CHIPS, CRACKERS, CEREALS OR OTHER LIKE SNACKS BY PUTTING A PLATEFUL IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR ABOUT 30 TO 45 SECONDS. LET STAND FOR ONE MINUTE TO CRISP.   USING A ROUND DISH INSTEAD OF A SQUARE ONE ELIMINATES OVERCOOKED CORNERS.   WHEN PREPARING CHICKEN, PLACE MEATY PIECES AROUND THE EDGES AND BONEY PIECES IN THE CENTER OF THE DISH.   SHAPING MEATLOAF INTO A RING ELIMINATES AN UNCOOKED CENTER. A GLASS SET IN THE CENTER OF THE DISH CAN SERVE AS A MOLD.