Save your whole family some time and money by using your microwave to make meals
. Microwaves are a great way to save your family a lot of time and energy making meals.
As with any appliance there are some safety concerns.
Do not use the microwave if it is having any problems, or if you cannot get the door to close all the way.
Make sure that no matter what you are cooking there is a way for the steam to get out of it.
If your micrwowave is not approved for it do not use metal utensils.
Make sure the dishes you use can be used in the microwave.
Always cook food for the right amount of time. If there is different times listed start with the lowest time and work your way up.
Then just follow some basic cooking tips.
If you want things to cook evenly you should cut them to be the same size.
Then the food should be arranged evenly on the dish.
Always be sure that you are following the the directions included on the label. If food needs to be turned, stirred, or needs to sit when it is done, then follow these directions.
If you need softened margerine put it inthe microwave for 45 seconds.
The best way to reheat pizza is by wrapping it in wet paper towels for 35-45 seconds. The pizza crust will stay crispier if you do this. If you do not your pizza may not taste very good. As always make sure that you allow some way for the steam to escape. Make sure meat is completely cooked so you do not have bacteria. Foods can dry out in the microwave because of the way that the waves connect with the salt.
Keep your microwave clean.
A great way to do this is to get a small container and put in one cup of water and one quarter cup of lemon juice in it. Then cook it for 2 minutes or until it is boiling. After the water begins to boil you need to leave it sit in the microwave for anywhere from 5-7 minutes.