Foods Preparation (ECD)

Activities focus on discovering how the microwave works, learning to use the microwave safely and preparing foods such as scrambled eggs, apples, popcorn treats, fudge, breakfast bites, chili dip and desserts. (40 pages)

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Activities focus on understanding watts and preparing foods such as potatoes, vegetables, pudding, bar cookies, beans, upside down cake, brownies, cheesy macaroni, sloppy joes, and chicken nuggets. (40 pages)

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Activities are more advanced and include on microwave techniques like shielding, defrosting and browning. Youth learn to prepare such foods as casseroles, lasagna, chicken, pork chops, fruit crisp, coffee cake and candy. (40 pages)

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National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

This level emphasizes techniques such as adapting recipes for the microwave, blanching fruits and vegetables and stacking whole meals. Youth will learn to prepare jellies, double layer and bunt cakes, pies, stew, casseroles, and quiche. Youth will also learn to make gifts such as play dough, bird feeders and bake dough ornaments. (40 pages)

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National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

This guide provides group activities and answers to the questions posed in the youth guides. So just say the magic words "Open Sesame" and enter into the Microwave Magic World. (28 pages)

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National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)