Microwave Notes

Microwave Notes

1. advantages of microwave

   • warms up leftovers
   • Defrosts meats
   • eliminates extra oils and and fats

2. Disadvantages of a microwave

   • large amounts of food will need more time to cook
   • Can be dangerous if you don't be careful

3. acceptable dishes for a microwave

   • paper
   • plastic
   • glass

4. unacceptable dishes for the microwave

   • metal
   • dishes with gold or silver on it

5. acceptable coverings for microwave dishes

   • paper towls
   • wax paper
   • plastic wrap

6. foods that should not be cooked in a microwaved

   • eggs in shells
   • pancakes
   • popcorn
   • canned foods
   • deep fried foods
   • large amounts of food takes to long

7. conventional oven

   • made for large meals
   • cooks foods at high temps