Reading lists, references and footnotes sometimes contain Latin phrases and/or their corresponding abbreviations. Some common abbreviations and phrases which might be unfamiliar to you are explained below. Et al. - An abbreviation for the Latin 'Et Alii ' which means 'and others'.
Microwave the red potato on high for several minutes. According to the Fruits & Veggies-More Matters website, a small potato may take a total of 1 to 2 minutes, while a large potato may take up to 5 minutes. Turn the potato over halfway through the cooking time, but keep it covered with the paper towel.
Season the potatoes to taste and microwave them on high for 3 to 5 minutes -- 3 for medium potatoes, 5 for large -- then turn them over and microwave for another 3 to 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the potatoes to a shallow dish or sheet pan and bake them in the oven until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.ake the potatoes for 30 minutes, lower the heat to 250 F and place a pot with about 1 inch of hot water in the bottom of the oven. The potatoes will be ready in 1 hour -- but stay fresh for another 2 hours. That's the advantage of the method.