Microwave Hints

Lumpy brown or white sugar:  Heat in microwave with a cup of boiling water.

Cream cheese:  Remove foil, heat 8-ounce package 2 minutes on low.

Butter or margarine:  Remove foil, heat 2 stick for 1 minute on low.

Raisins in hot water:  Heat 2 to 3 minutes on high, let stand 2 minutes.

Acorn squash:  Cook 1 ½ minutes on high to cut in half easier.

Citrus fruit:  Heat 1 5 to 20 seconds before squeezing to get more juice.

Honey that has sugared:  Heat in microwave with a cup of boiling water.

Almond bark:  Heat 1 pound for 2 minutes on medium; stir, then cook 30 seconds to 60 seconds more, stirring.

Chocolate:  Heat 1-ounce square for 2 to 3 minutes on low.