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.
How to Cook Sweet Potatoes Quickly. A quick way to have cooked sweet potatoes is to prick them with a knife or fork several times, then pop them into the microwave.Small sweet potatoes (5-inches long, 2-inches in diameter) take about 3 to 4 minutes to become soft in the microwave. bigger sweet potato (8-inches long, 2-inches in diameter) takes 6 to 8 minutes to become soft. And it's better to microwave two to three small sweet potatoes at one time than trying to cook one big one. Trust me.