thanks i also have some recipes for microwave if you want them? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherri Crum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <RecipesAndMore@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 4:39 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
> > Hi Delma, > > Thanks for this. It is very informative. > > Since I have only had a microwave for three years, and use it > primarily to reheat food, I am learning a lot. > > Sherri > > > On 4/22/07, delma bliss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS >> >> When using the microwave to defrost meat, >> the foods must be completely cooked right away. >> The microwave may have partially cooked part of the meat, >> and bacteria may grow if the food isn't thoroughly cooked. >> >> Arrange food evenly in the pans >> and follow directions for stirring, rotating and standing time. >> Most recipes are developed for use in a 700 watt oven. >> Check the food at the shortest time in the specified cooking range. >> >> Let the food stand as directed, >> then test using an instant read thermometer to be super safe, >> or test according to the recipe's doneness tests. >> You can easily cook it longer if the food isn't done. >> >> If you're wondering if a dish you own is microwave safe, >> there's an easy way to test it. >> Place a cup full of water and the dish you want to test in the microwave. >> Cook at 100% power for one minute. >> If the water gets hot and the dish you're testing stays cool, it is safe >> to use in the microwave. >> If the dish gets hot, >> it contains lead or metals and shouldn't be used in the microwave. >> >> Onions and other vegetables are easily sautéed in the microwave. >> Just chop as directed in the recipe, >> place in a safe container, >> add 1 Tbsp. of water and cook on HIGH for 1-2 minutes until soft. >> This is a great way to cook quickly with no added fat. >> >> In general, the outside sections of the food will cook more quickly. >> So arrange fish fillets, >> for example, so the thinner parts are toward the center. >> >> When cooking on any other power level than HIGH, >> the oven cooks by cycling power on and off, >> so the energy has a chance to move through the food without overcooking. >> MEDIUM and LOW power are generally used >> to soften, melt, and defrost foods, >> while HIGH is usually used for cooking. >> >> Follow the recipe! >> Remember to use microwave safe plastic wrap >> to cover the food while cooking if the recipe says to. >> Leave one corner uncovered to vent >> steam so it doesn't build up to dangerous levels. >> >> Pay careful attention to arranging the food, >> stirring, rotating, and standing >> instructions in the recipes. >> >> To easily clean the microwave, >> place 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice >> in 1 cup of water >> in a 2 cup liquid measuring cup. >> Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid is boiling. >> Let the liquid remain in the microwave, >> without opening the door, for 5 minutes. >> Remove the measuring cup. >> The microwave will easily wipe clean with a paper towel. >> >> MICROWAVE TIPS >> >> 1.MELT CHOCOLATE >> In a small microwave safe bowl, >> break 25g (1 oz) chocolate into pieces and add a tablespoon of milk, >> heat on High power for 1 - 2 minutes or until >> soft and the surface is shiny, >> stir until it is melted and smooth intexture. >> >> 2. SOFTEN BUTTER >> >> Place butter on a microwave safe plate, >> heat on Simmer power for 30 - 40 seconds. >> >> 3. DISSOLVE GELATIN >> >> In a small microwave safe bowl, >> sprinkle gelatin over measured liquid. >> Allow to stand for 1 minute. >> Heat on High power for 1- 2 minutes, stirring until dissolved >> >> 4. SQUEEZE CITRUS FRUITS MORE EASILY >> >> Prick the skin of the orange, lemon or lime that you wish to squeeze. >> Heat on High power for 15 - 20 seconds, or until just warm. >> Cut in half and squeeze to obtain fresh juice. >> >> 5. TOAST NUTS >> >> In a shallow microwave dish, spread out 50g (2oz) shelled nuts. >> Heat the nuts on High power >> for 2 ½ - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. >> >> 6. PEEL TOMATOES >> >> Pour 600ml ( 1 pint ) boiling water into a >> microwave safe glass jug or bowl. >> Add 2 tomatoes and >> heat on High power for 45 - 60 seconds, or until the skins have split. >> Then place the tomatoes briefly in cold water and drain. >> The skins should now remove very easily. >> >> 7. PEEL SMALL ONIONS AND GARLIC >> >> In a microwaveable safe bowl place 75g (3oz) small, trimmed onions. >> Heat on high power for 45 seconds, >> then squeeze the onions at the stalk end until >> they pop out of their skins. >> To peel garlic >> place 3 cloves on a microwave safe plate. >> Heat on High power for 15 - 20 seconds, or until the cloves are >> just warm. >> Squeeze them at one end until they slide out of their skin. >> >> 8. REMOVE STRONG SMELLS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE >> >> After cooking, fish or curry for example, >> the smell may linger in your oven. >> This can be removed by >> squeezing lemon juice into a bowl of cold water, >> and heating on High power for several minutes >> to allow the steam to freshen the microwave. >> Alternatively cooking with highly flavored products >> such as wine, vinegar or lemon juice will also reduce any smells. >> >> 9. PROOFING DOUGH >> >> Place dough in a microwave safe bowl & heat on High power for 10 seconds. >> Allow to stand for 10 minutes and then >> heat on High power again for 10 seconds. >> Leave in the microwave oven until the dough has doubled in size. >> >> 10. BRING CHEESE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE >> >> To enjoy the full flavor of your cheese, >> bring it to room temperature before serving, >> if you normally keep it in the fridge. >> Place 225g (8oz) unwrapped cheese >> on a microwave safe plate, and just before serving >> heat on Medium power for 45 - 60 seconds >> >> MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE >> >> Interior cleaning Clean the inside of your microwave frequently. >> Food particles and splatters absorb >> some of the microwave energy while the unit is operating >> and may cause burns and other damage to the microwave. >> >> Surge protection >> >> Because microwave ovens have solid state circuitry inside, >> they're susceptible to damage >> from voltage spikes caused by lightening, etc. >> We recommend that you >> plug your microwave into >> an appropriate surge suppressor to protect the circuitry. >> >> Door safety >> >> Your microwave oven's door keeps the microwave energy inside, >> where it belongs. >> If the door is in any way damaged, or >> if the door seal doesn't seem to fit correctly >> or be in good repair, >> have the microwave checked by a qualified appliance repair technician. >> >> Running empty Warning! >> >> Never operate a microwave oven without food or liquid inside it. >> Microwave ovens heat by >> bombarding the food or liquid in the oven >> with super-high-frequency microwave sound energy. >> If there's no food or liquid in the oven to absorb the microwave energy, >> the energy can feed back to the microwave itself, >> which can permanently damage the internal microwave antenna (magnetron). >> Delma >> >> >> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.7/771 - Release Date: 4/21/2007 > 11:56 AM > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
