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I. Directions b e]ow areforreheating already-cooked foodsat mfrigeratoror r oom
temperature.
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2.
Covermostfoods(seetips)forfastestheating. E xceptions a rer~reor medium meats,somesandwiches, griddlefoodslikepancakes and
bakedfoods.
3. Besurefoodsareheatedthrough beforeserving. S teaming orbubbling around edgesdoesnotnecessarily meanfoodis heatedthroughout.
Asa generalrule,hotfoodsproduce an areawarmto thetouchincenterofunderside ofdish.
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Amount
Approximate
Time, .Mhmtes
Appetizem
Saucy;suchasmeatballs,
1to2 servings
3-5
cocktailfranks,riblets
3 to4 servings
(%cupperserving)
5-7
Pastrybites;smallpizzas,
2 to4 servings
2-3%
eggrollsetc.
Hateof Leftovers
Meat
p lus2 vegetables
1plate
3-5
Meall$ and main
di$k!s
Saucymaindishes;chili,
1to 2 servings
5-8
chopsuey,spaghetti, s tew
3 to4 servings
7-1o
(%-1
cupserving)
1can(16oz.)
6-8
Hamburgers o r meatloaf
1to2 servings
2-4
(4oz. per serving)
3 to4 servings
4-6
Hotdogsandsausages
1to 2
1-2
3 to4
2-3
Riceandpasta
1to2 servings
1%-3
(%-%cupserving)
'lIopped or mixedwithsauce
1to2 servings
5-7
3 to4 servings
7-9
Tip:
C oversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.
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smq$s
Waterbased
1to2 servings
3-5
(1cupserving)
3 to4 servings
9-12
1can(10oz.)
7-9
Smallpieces;peas,corn, beans,etc.
1to 2 servings
1%-4
(Mcuppcr serving)
3 to4 servings
4-6
Largepiecesor whole;corn
1to 2 servings
3-5
onthecob,asparagus spears,etc.
3 to4 servings
6-8
Mashed
1to 2 servings
(McUpper serving)
3-5
3 to4 servings
7-9
Tip: Covervegetables f ormostevenheating.
Sh.Mx?s
Dessert;chocolate,
'/2cup
1-2
butterscotch
i
cup
2-3
Meator maindish,chunky
'/2
cup
3-4
type,gibletgravy, s paghetti
1cup
4-6
sauce,etc.
1can (16oz.)
5-7
Creamytype
%cup
3-4
1cup
4-5
Tip: Coverfiredtopreventspatter.
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