En-42SOFTENING BUTTER:Place in the oven for 30-60 seconds on power level 250 W.MELTING BUTTER:Put 100 g butter in a lidded dish and leave to melt for 1-1 1/2 minutes on power level440 W.MELTING CHOCOLATE:Break into small pieces and leave to melt for 2-2 1/2 minutes for every 100 g on powerlevel 440 W (a little longer for white chocolate, if necessary). Stir from time to time.MELTING GELATINE:Soak 6 leaves of gelatine according to the instructions. Put the water drenchedleaves in a bowl and leave to melt for 20-30 seconds on power level 250 W.WARMING COLD DRINKS:1-2 minutes on power level 250 W for e.g. wine or beer.WARMING COLD LETTUCE:Put around 500 g washed lettuce (taken out of the fridge) in a salad bowl and warmon power level 250 W for 1 1/2 minutes to bring out the flavour of the lettuce.WARMING SALAD DRESSINGS:Put around 125 ml marinade or salad dressing in a bowl for around 30 seconds onpower level 250 W.RESTORING CHEESE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:To enhance the flavour of cheese, pop into the microwave before serving. For exam-ple, 200 g Brie 40 seconds on power level 250 W, 400 g Tilsit 30-40 seconds onpower level 250 W.RESTORING SALMON TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:Popping 150-450 g of smoked salmon into the microwave for 1/2-2 1/2 minutes onpower level 250 will bring out the full flavour.PREVENTING FISH ODOURS:You can prevent fish odours by placing half a glass of vinegar on the turntable whencooking.ICING:Prepare the icing for cakes according to the instructions in a small bowl or measur-ing jug and heat for 2-2 1/2 minutes on full power (1000 W) until the mixture becomestransparent. Stir once.FOR CREAMY ICE-CREAM:To serve ice-cream more easily, heat 500 ml briefly for 1-2 minutes, and 1000 ml for2-3 minutes on power level 250 W.TO CARAMELISE SUGAR:Mix 3 tbsp sugar with 1 tbsp water in a heat-proof bowl and leave to caramelise for 2minutes on full power (1000 W). Stir several times.BLANCHING ALMONDS:Heat 50 g almonds with 3 tbsp water on full power for 2 minutes. Leave to stand for2 minutes and blanch.Tip "quickly done, well done"