Oven Mind Map

Oven Mind Map

1. Conventional ovens

   • hot air rises in conventional ovens
     • on the top rack, it can get up to 30 degrees hotter than the bottom
       • some foods are easier and more suitable to make in conventional ovens rather than convection ovens
         • always place things on the top shelf first to get your cooking more even and better distributed
     • these ovens cost less than convection ovens

2. Microwaves

   • microwaves cannot go through metal
     • energy in a mivrowave oven can sometimes be uneven
       • the more food you are cooking, the harder it is to heat everything up
         • steam can build up in tight areas, and cause things to explode
           • foods cook quickly
             • stir foods while cooking
             • larger amounts of food will need a longer time to cook
               • pierce foods with skin, before cooking
           • in microwaves, short radio waves are produced, also known as micro waves

3. Convection ovens

   • these ovens have a fan on the back of the wall
     • cook about 25% faster than conventional ovens
       • if an oven comes with 3 shelves, its a "true convection oven"
         • these allow foods to cook more evenly
           • make sure you are chekcing on the food throughout the cooking porcess, adjust times if needed
           • cooking times can vary
             • when using convetion ovens, you can place your food on any rack