Microwave Cooking - Tips for using, cooking and cleaning the microwave

So that gives me my age, but I remember a life without a microwave. My teenage daughter thinks it means that we have started the fire by rubbing sticks together!

The microwave is definitely life easier, especially for families like mine where both parents work outside the home. We want our meal times quickly and easily, while maintaining healthy and affordable. Our microwave is one of the devices to help us spend less time in the kitchen.

We use ourAll year long, but it really helps in the heat of summer does not use the oven as heat and the kitchen is often at the same time.

It sounds simple, but must repeat - read and follow manufacturer's instructions for the microwave. Here are some more safety tips:

· Remember, the food will be hot! Be careful when removing from group
• Do not ever use your microwave oven when the door does not close completely or are there other defects
• If youcover food, you must leave it to steam vents can come through the route
• Do not use metal objects
Only use "microwave" meals
· Recommendation Follow the cooking times. If time is a number (5-7 minutes for example), start with the lowest time

Now some general cooking tips:

· Power cut into uniform sizes for more even cooking
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• Follow the manufacturer's recipe or cooking instructions! Mix in some time, turn food over, if necessary, and let it rest after cooking food as directed
· The margarine may be compromised by the use of half power for 45-60 seconds
° to the left to wrap slices of pizza in wet (a little 'wet) paper towels and cook for 35-45 seconds. The wet paper towels to help keep the crust crisp. Otherwise, you can have a crust that can not be Bite!
· Baked potatoes are a favorite microwave. Remember stabbed with a knife to release steam.
• If it is a great idea!) Thawing meat in the microwave (this, make sure to cook the meat, once defrosted. The meat can be partially cooked for a home for bacteria.
O Add salt after cooking. Microwaves are attracted to salt and can lead to dry food.
• Use a bowl bigger than yourFood, so it does not overflow on heating.

Gotta clean!

• Put ¼ cup of lemon juice and a cup of water in a container with two cups. Heat to a boil (about 2 minutes on high). Leave the lemon water in the microwave for a further 5-7 minutes, then wipe with a paper towel or clean cloth.
• You and a mixture of vinegar and ½ water and ½ can do the same thing as above.