Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes
FACTORS WHICH AFFECT COOKING
Several factors which influence timing and results in conventional cooking are exaggerated by microwave speed. From conventional cooking you are familiar with the idea that more food takes more time. Two cups of water take longer to boil than one. Size of food is important, too. Cut up potatoes cook faster than whole ones. These [...]
HOW TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FOODS
Freshen Snacks, chips, pretzels, etc. by microwaving them, uncovered, for a few seconds. Let stand a minute or two to crisp. Dry a quart of bread crumbs or croutons at High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
Paper Napkin or towel will absorb excess moisture. Dry herbs between 2 layers of towel or napkin [...]
HOW TO ADD MOISTURE TO FOODS
Sprinkle a little fruit juice or water over dried fruits, cover with plastic wrap and microwave 1/2 to 1 minute at High to moisten and plump them.
Wet Paper Towel, with excess water squeezed out, provides enough moisture to steam fish fillets and scallops. Wrap tortillas or crepes in damp towel and microwave at High 1/2 [...]
COVERING TECHNIQUES FOR RETAINING MOISTURE IN FOODS
Porous Cover : Such as paper towel or napkin, allows steam to escape while it promotes even heating and prevents spatters. Use to cover bacon, sandwiches and some vegetable custards.
Light Cover : Of wax paper holds in heat for faster cooking without steaming food. It is frequently used to cover some fruits and meats, such [...]
MICROWAVING BAKED POTATOES DEMONSTRATES SEVERAL TECHNIQUES
Rick potatoes in several places to low steam to escape.
Arrange potatoes in a ring so that all sides can be exposed to equal amounts of microwave energy.
Turn Over and rearrange potatoes half way through cooking.
Rotating
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Repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Arranging in Dish
When microwaving, arrange foods with the thickest portions to the outside of the dish. This enables them to cook through without overcooking the thinner areas. Arrange foods of equal size in a ring, leav¬ng the center empty.
