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VEGETABLES
Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in the
microwave. Because they cook for a shorter time and
require less water than conventional cooking, vegetables
cooked by microwave energy retain more vitamins than
when cooked by other methods.
To cook better in the microwave, vegetables should be cut
into evenly sized pieces. Baked potatoes, squash, or
vegetables with skins can be pierced with a fork and
arranged in a circle for the best cooking results. Uneven
vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli, can be arranged in
the dish alternating thick and thin ends. Stirring, rearranging,
turning over and rotating are effective techniques to
maximize the way microwave energy cooks vegetables.
Consult the “COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES” chart
on page 33-36 of this cookbook for preparation and stand
time suggestions and for directions to use the automatic
FRESH VEGETABLE pad. See this chart for suggested
times for 4 ounce single serving of vegetables.
Use care in removing lid to prevent steam burn. Standing
time is an important element in successful cooking
because additional cooking will take place then. Make a
decision about desired doneness after the standing time
then add more time, if needed.
EGGS AND CHEESE
Eggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care in microwave
cooking. Piercing the yolks of eggs helps to release steam during
cooking. Stirring egg mixtures frequently helps distribute the
heat evenly. Because the microwave energy cooks so quickly,
always check to see if the eggs are done to your satisfaction after
the standing time. At this time, stir, rearrange or turn over. If
needed, add additional time gradually. To cook only one egg, try
a lower Power setting until you get satisfactory results.
Shredded soft cheeses and grated hard cheeses melt well if stirred
into a hot mixture. Cheese may not look melted so always stir
before determining if cheese is melted enough. Sprinkle cheese
over a hot casserole in a thicker layer at the edges. Microwave
energy cooks from the outside in, so the outer edges will melt
faster than the center.
For cheese melt sandwiches, heat filling where possible before
adding it to the bread. Top each sandwich with a slice of cheese
and cook on P-HI for about 15 to 20 seconds for one sandwich,
about 30 seconds for two sandwiches and about 1 minute for four
sandwiches or until cheese is melted.