Microwave Cooking

Microwave Cooking

1. Advantages

   • Warms leftovers:
     • faster, retains nutrients, tastes better
   • Defrosts Meat
     • turn the food, separate the pieces.

2. Dishes to use

   • paper, plastic, glass, microwaveable dishes/

3. Dishes not to use

   • metal, dishes with gold or silver

4. Acceptable coverings

   • paper towels, wax paper, plastic wrap

5. Foods that shouldn't be microwaved

   • eggs in shells
   • pancakes
   • popcorn
   • canning foods
   • deep fry foods

6. Techniques

   • Stirring
   • Turning Over
   • Standing time
   • Shielding
   • Covering
   • Rotating