Successful Microwaving

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1 INFORMATION SOURCE 3 Successful Microwaving with Toshiba Reprinted with Permission Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. Wayne, New Jersey Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 1

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3 Table of Contents Special Features of Your Oven How Microwaves Work Microwave Utensils Suitable Coverings How Water, Fat, Sugar, and Salt Tract to Microwaving Factors to Consider When Microwaving Food Placement Food Handling Techniques Browning Meats, Poultry and Fish Microwave Defrosting Microwave Reheating Microwaving Convenience Foods Microwave Melting, Softening and Warming Using the Microwave With Other Appliances Converting Conventional Recipes to Microwave Microwave Meal Planning Appetizers Beverages Soups and Stews Sauces and Gravies Meats Poultry Fish and Seafood Eggs and Cheese Pasta, Rice and Cereal Vegetables and Fruits Desserts Index Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 3

4 Utensils (continued) Do not use dishes, pans or other containers that are made of metal or have metal handles or trim. Metal pans reflect microwave energy and do not allow it to pass through and heat the food. Also, avoid using paper-covered wire twist ties, some types of dinnerware, such as Centura or Melamine, conventional meat and candy thermometers, and foillined packages. Foil trays under ¾ inch deep can be used, although heating will occur only on the exposed top surface. Keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls. Utensil Size and Shape Round shapes allow food to microwave evenly because the energy penetrates equally from all directions. Square and rectangular pans allow microwaves to penetrate corners from both sides, often resulting in over-cooking. Corners may require shielding to prevent this. Depth has considerable impact on cooking time. A shallow casserole with a 2-qt. Capacity will take less time to microwave than a deeper casserole with the same capacity. More food surface is exposed in the shallow container and cooking time is shortened. Ring shapes work well for foods which cannot be stirred during cooking. This shape allows energy to penetrate from the center as well as from the sides, top to bottom. Cooking is faster and more even. Straight-sided dishes keep the depth of food uniform so food cooks more evenly. Avoid using containers with sloping sides, in which shallower areas can overcook. Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 4

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6 Convenience Foods Chart DEFROSTING MICROWAVE POWER ITEM TIME LEVEL PROCEDURE Coffee cake, 6 ½ to 15 oz. 1 to 4 min. 3 Follow photo directions, opposite. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pound cake, 9½ to 12 7/8 oz. ¾ to 1½ min. 3 Follow photo directions, opposite. 16 oz. 1 to 2 min. 3 Let stand for 5 minutes. Cheese cake, 10 oz. 1 to 3½ min. 3 Follow photo directions, opposite. 17 to 19 oz. 1½ to 4 min. 3 Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Frosted layer cake, 10 to 13 ¾ oz. 1 to 3½ min. 3 Follow photo directions, opposite. 15 ¾ to 18 oz. 1½ to 4 min. 3 Two and three layer cakes can be 21 to 24 oz. 3½ to 6 min. 3 defrosted on Styrofoam base or serving plate. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. Brownies, 13 oz. 1 to 3 min. 3 Follow photo directions, opposite. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cream pie, 14 oz. ¾ to 2 min. 3 Follow photo directions, opposite. Let stand for 5 minutes. MICROWAVING MICROWAVE POWER ITEM TIME LEVEL PROCEDURE TV dinner, 2-compartment trays 6 to 7 min. High Follow photo directions, opposite. 12 to 13¼ oz. 3-compartment trays 6 to 12 min. High Follow photo directions, opposite. 8¾ to 16 oz. 4-compartment trays 7 to 12 min. High Follow photo directions, opposite. 10¼ to 22 oz. Frozen main dish entree, 6¼ to 9½ oz. 3½ to 7 min. High Remove packaging. Place food in 10 to 13 oz. 6 to 9 min. High 3 min., baking dish or casserole and cover then setting 5 with wax paper or microwave in 14 to 21 oz. 5 to 15 min. High 5 min., paperboard tray. Microwave as then setting 5 directed until heated. Stir food or turn dish after half the time Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 6

7 Lunch Menu Bratwurst in Bun page 47 German Potato Salad page 95 Relish Tray Carrot Cake page 105 Time Management Early on Day of Lunch Prepare carrot cake as directed. Cover and refrigerate. Prepare relish tray. Cover and refrigerate. Twenty Minutes Before Serving Prepare German potato salad as directed. Cover and set aside. Microwave bratwurst as directed. Place in buns Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 7

8 Scalloped Potatoes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 24 minutes Serves 4 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1½ cups milk 4 medium potatoes, peeled In 2-qt. Casserole combine butter and onion. Microwave at HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, or until butter melts. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. Microwave at HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring after first 2 minutes, and then after every minute. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then crosswise into ¼-in. slices. Add to thickened sauce. Cover. Microwave at HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender, stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Au Gratin Potatoes Follow the recipe above, adding 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese to thickened white sauce. German Potato Salad TOTAL COOKING TIME: 15½ minutes Serves 4 4 medium red potatoes, peeled 1/4 cup water 3 slices bacon, cut up 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup water Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then crosswise into ¼-in. slices. In 2-qt. Casserole combine potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover. Microwave at HIGH for 7 to 9 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender, stirring after half the time. Drain, Cover and set aside. In small bowl or 1-qt. Casserole combine bacon, onion and celery. Microwave at HIGH for 1½ to 2½ minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring after half the time. Mix in remaining ingredients. Microwave at HIGH for 1½ to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring after half the time. Add to potatoes, tossing to coat. Cover. Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 7

9 Carrot Cake Code: D-1 Medium TOTAL COOKING TIME: 20½ minutes Makes 2-layer cake 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 cups grated carrots 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained FROSTING: 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese 2 cups powdered sugar, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla Line bottoms of two 9-in. cake dishes with wax paper. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Mix in oil and eggs. Stir in carrots and drained pineapple. Divide batter between prepared dishes. Microwave one dish at a time at power level 7 for 5 minutes, turning dish after half the time. Increase power to HIGH. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, or until center springs back when touched lightly, turning 2 times. Let stand on counter for 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Repeat with remaining layer; cool. Place butter and cream cheese in small bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds to soften. Blend. Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla until smooth. Mix in remaining powdered sugar. Spread between layers and on top of cake. Apple Cake Code: D-1 Medium TOTAL COOKING TIME: 28¼ minutes Makes 3-layer cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 cups chopped, peeled apple (5 to 6 medium) 1 cup chopped walnuts MAPLE FROSTING: 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring 4 cups powdered sugar Line bottoms of three 9-in. cake dishes with wax paper. In large bowl combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Blend in eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir in apples and walnuts. Divide batter evenly among prepared dishes. Microwave one layer at a time at power level 7 for 5 minutes. Turn dish. Microwave at HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, or until center springs back when touched lightly, turning dish once. Let stand on counter for 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Repeat with remaining layers. Cool. Place butter in medium bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1¼ to 1½ minutes, or until butter melts. Blend in sour cream and maple flavoring. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 8

10 D Defrosting, 14 Convenience Foods Chart, 17 Fish & Seafood Chart, 74 Meat Chart, 46 Poultry Chart, 67 Desserts, 101 also see: Cakes, Candies, Cookies, Fondue, Pies, Puddings E Easy Curried Chicken, 69 Eggs, 79 Baked Eggs in Hash, 81 Cheese Omelet, 81 Egg Custard, 107 Egg Noodles, 83 How to Microwave Scrambled Eggs, 79 Quiche Lorraine, 80 Sausage and Mushroom Quiche, 80 Scrambled Egg Chart, 79 Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Ham, 79 Scrambled Eggs with Green Pepper and onion, 79 Seafood Quiche, 80 Spinach Quiche, 80 Enchilada Casserole, 54 F Fish, 73 also see names of individual fish Browning Meats, Poultry and Fish, 12 Defrosting, Fish & Seafood Chart, 74 How to Defrost Fish, 73 How to Microwave Fish, 73 Microwaving, Fish & Seafood Chart, 74 Fondue, Bittersweet Chocolate Fondue, 109 Swiss Fondue, 81 Frosted Oatmeal Bars, 108 Frozen Foods, Convenience Foods Chart, 17 Frosted Layer Cake, 17 Frozen Main Dish Entree, 17 How to Microwave Frozen Boxed Vegetables, 90 How to Microwave Frozen Vegetable Pouches, 90 Microwaving Convenience Foods, 16 Vegetables & Fruit Chart, 92 Fruit, also see names of individual fruits Fruit Compote, 99 How to Microwave Vegetables and Fruit, 87 Vegetables & Fruit Chart, 92 Fudge, Mint Fudge, 109 G German Potato Salad, 95 Gingered Beef and Vegetables, 52 Glazed Carrots, 94 Glazed Ham, 60 Graham Cracker Crust, 102 Graham Streusel Brunch Cake, 104 Gravies, 40 Brown Gravy, 40 How to Microwave Gravy, 41 Sauce & Gravy Chart, 40 H Index Halibut in Butter Sauce, 75 Ham, 47 Glazed Ham, 60 Ham Loaf, 60 Spring Ham Casserole, 60 Hash, Baked Eggs in Hash, 81 Hearty Bavarian Casserole, 60 Hot Chocolate, Instant Cocoa, 33 Hot Dogs, 47 Hot Mexican Dip, 29 Hot Mulled Cider, 32 I Instant Cocoa, 33 Instant Coffee, 33 Irish Coffee, 32 Italian Pot Roast, 48 K Kabobs, Beef Kabobs, 62 Pork Kabobs, 62 Shish Kabobs, 62 L Lamb, 62 Chops, defrosting, 46 Defrosting, Meat Chart, 46 Ground Lamb, defrosting, 46 Lamb Curry, 63 Lamb Stew, 38 Leg of Lamb, 47 Marinated Lamb Roast, 62 Roasts, defrosting, 46 Shish Kabobs, 62 Stew Meat, defrosting, 46 Lasagna, 54 Lasagna noodles, 83 Leg of Lamb, 47 Lima beans, frozen, 92 Liver, Beef, defrosting, 46 Chicken Liver Rumaki, 29 M Macaroni, Elbow macaroni or spaghetti, 83 Macaroni and Cheese, 84 Marinated Lamb Roast, 62 Meals, Microwave Meal Planning, 22 Meats, 43 also see names of individual meats Browning Meats, Poultry and Fish, 12 Defrosting, Meat Chart, 46 How to Braise Roasts in a Microwave, 45 How to Defrost Chops, Steaks and Flat Roasts, 43 How to Defrost Ground Meat, 43 How to Defrost Large, Thick Roasts, 43 How to Roast Meat in a Microwave, 44 Microwaving, Meat Chart, 46 Meatballs in Sauce, 29 Meat Loaf, 53 Ham Loaf, Menus, Brunch Menu, 23 Dinner Menu, 25 Lunch Menu, 24 Mexican Shredded Beef, 49 Mint Fudge, 109 Mushrooms, Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms, 30 Chicken with Mushroom Sauce, 69 Cream of Mushroom Soup, 37 Sausage and Mushroom Quiche, 80 Stuffed Mushrooms, 30 Walnut-Stuffed Mushrooms, 30 N Nuts, also see names of individual nuts Chocolate Nut Balls, 108 O Old-Fashioned Oatmeal, 83 Omelets, Cheese Omelet, 81 One-Crust Pastry Shell, 101 Onion and Cheese Chicken Bake, 70 Onion Soup, 37 Onion Steak, 50 Oranges, Chicken with Orange Sauce, 69 P Pasta, 82 Egg Noodles, 83 Elbow macaroni or spaghetti, 83 How to Microwave Pasta, 82 Lasagna Noodles, 83 Macaroni and Cheese, 84 Noodles Almondine, 84 Pasta, Rice & Cereal Chart, 83 Poppy Seed Noodles, 84 Pastry Shell, 101 Cookie Crumb Crust, 102 Graham Cracker Crust, 102 Peach Melba, 98 Pears, Baked, 93 How to Microwave Baked Pears, 91 Peas, How to Microwave Dried Bean, Split Pea or Lentil Soup, 35 Peas, green, frozen, 93 Peas, green, pouch, 93 Split Pea Soup, 36 Pecan Pie, 102 Pie Crusts, Cookie Crumb Crust, 102 Graham Cracker Crust, 102 Pastry Shell, 101 Pies, Boston Cream Pie, 103 Cream Pie, 17 Cream Pies, defrosting, 16 Pecan Pie, 102 Pumpkin Pie, 102 Tangy Lemon Pie, 102 Polynesian Sauce, 29 Poppy Seed Noodles, 84 Pork, 57 also see: Bacon, Ham Barbecued Pork Chops, 58 Boneless Roast, 47 Breaded Pork Chops, 57 Appendix Information Source 3 A 3 9