Microwave and Food Safety Tips URG Enactus Team

Microwave and Food Safety Tips URG Enactus Team http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=lqa. F 47 I 3 Z_w

Be safe…. . � Do not heat sealed objects as they may explode � Do not heat eggs with shell intact

Be safe…. . � Use only microwave-safe utensils.

Be safe…. . � Containers have been known to explode after tightening the lid following removal from a microwave oven.

Be safe…. � Do not operate an oven when empty

Be safe…. . � Do not set oven for excessive cook times.

Be safe…. . � Cool for 60 seconds or more in the oven before removing it. � Be careful when removing a wrapper or cover from a hot item

Be safe…. . � Use caution and follow directions when popping popcorn in the microwave.

In Case of Fire…. � Don’t open the door � Turn off microwave and/or unplug to stop fan

Food Safety Tips Keep your microwave oven clean to prevent food poisoning �

Food Safety tips…

Food Safety Tips � Wash your hands and cooking area

Food Safety Tips

Food Safety Tips

Microwave/Food Safety 101 � Be safe – not sorry

Microwave/Food Safety 101 � Microwave recipes � Healthy Snacks Microwave & Food Safety 101 Sample Recipe /Book link PB & Pretzel Truffle Ingredients: -1/4 cup peanut butter -1 tbsp. brown sugar -1 and 1/2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar -3/4 cup pretzel pieces -1/3 cup dark chocolate chips -sea salt Directions: Put pretzel pieces in zip lock bag and crush into tiny pieces. Use spoon to mix together peanut butter, brown sugar, and confectioners’ sugar. Mix in crushed pretzels. In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips until melted. Use fingers to form small balls from mixture. Transfer ball to melted chocolate. Set truffle on wax paper. Sprinkle tops with sea salt. Let sit for few hours. Recipe Book link: http: //www. rio. edu/enactus/documents/Microwave. Recipes. docx http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=988 a. Szo AFQM