EnglishEn-43TOASTING ALMONDS:Put 50 g flaked almonds in a small bowl and leave to toast for 2-3 minutes on fullpower (1000 W). Stir several times.…AND FOR TOASTING FOR EXAMPLE:60 g pine nuts for 3-4 minutes on full power, 50 g grated coconut for 2 minutes onfull power, 50 g sesame seeds for 4-5 minutes on full power, 100 g sunflower seedsfor 2-3 minutes on full power, 100 g croutons with 40 g butter (melted on a setting of1000 watts for 30 seconds) for 3 minutes on full power. For each of these recipes,stir several times during preparation.REMOVING CABBAGE LEAVES:Rinse a white cabbage (around 2000 g) under running water, place on a plate andheat on full power for 8 minutes. The outer leaves are then easy to remove. Toremove the next layer, place the cabbage back in the oven for a further 2 minutes.STONING FRUIT:Heat 300-500 g cherries, prunes or other fruit with stones that are not fully ripe for 2minutes on power level 250 to facilitate stoning.SQUEEZING CITRUS FRUITS MORE EFFICIENTLY:Roll the citrus fruit on the work top and then heat in the microwave. Heat for around30 seconds on power level 250 W for one lemon.SOAKING DRIED FRUIT:Put 200 g dried fruit in a bowl, add 1/4 l liquid and heat for 2-4 minutes on full power.The fruit will absorb a sufficient amount of water to be used.LIQUEFYING CRYSTALLISED HONEY:Heat for 3-4 minutes on power level 440 W sufficient to liquefy 500 g honey.PREPARING BREADCRUMBS:Heat 2-3 bread rolls for 2-3 minutes on full power and crush.HOT COMPRESSES:Place a damp and lightly wrung compress, (e.g. a dish cloth) on a plate and heat for1-2 minutes on full power. If necessary, check to make sure that it does not becometoo hot.PREHEATING PLATES:Dampen 4 plates slightly and preheat for 1-2 minutes on full power.PROVING LEAVENED BREAD:Heat for around 5 minutes on 250 watts for dough prepared with 500 g flour.BLANCHING VEGETABLES:Put 500 g washed vegetables in a glass dish and add 50 ml water. Blanch for 4minutes on full power. Next, plunge them into cold water.COOKING BACON:Pop 4 slices of bacon between 2 sheets of paper towelling and cook for 1-2 minuteson full power.DELICIOUS BREAD STICK APPETISERS:Wrap bacon rashers around 8 Grissini sticks. Pop between 2 sheets of paper tow-elling. Heat for 2-3 minutes on full power.