Microwaves

Microwaves

1. advantages

   • warms up leftovers
     • faster
     • retains nutrients
     • tastes better
   • defrosts meat
     • turn the food
     • separate the pieces
     • allow large items to stand for complete defrosting

2. dishes to use in the microwave

   • paper
   • plastic
   • glass

3. coverings for dishes

   • paper towels
   • wax paper
   • plastic wrap

4. foods that should not be microwaved

   • eggs in shells
     • they explode or burst when heat builds up
   • pancakes
     • they don't get a crust on them
   • popcorn
     • not enough moisture

5. TIPS

   • NEVER PUT METAL OR FOIL ITEMS IN THE MICROWAVE
   • ROTATE FOODS WHILE COOKING TO COOK MORE EVENLY