Microwave Oven Tips
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Microwave Oven Tips
The food set to the outside edge of a dish cooks fastest.
To cook small, same-size foods, arrange them in a circle, an even distance apart around edge of the dish.
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Never cook a whole egg in its shell - it will explode.
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If your microwave doesn't have a liner, put a microwave-safe paper owel underneath the food.
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Glass cookware is a good choice for the microwave because you can see what's happening to the food throughout cooking.
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Prick skins on potatoes, eggplant and squash to let steam escape.
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Vegetables retain their natural fresh color and texture when cooked
in the
microwave.
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Fish cooks in its own juices and will be moist and tender.
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Chocolate melts easily, and there is less danger of scorching.
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Custards and puddings will be smooth and creamy if you stir them occasionally.
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Sugar caramelizes easily in the microwave without a mess.
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Sauces made with cornstarch will thicken beautifully without lumps.
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Always be careful of steam when cooking in the microwave.
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Use potholders to hold hot cooking vessels.
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Allow ample standing time after you remove your dish from the icrowave oven.
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