Covering cooking with a microwave, selection of appropriate cooking times and powers, cooking from fresh and re-heating, differences and techniques for microwave cooking.
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How do I get the smell of burnt food off of the inside of my microwave oven?
Someone reheated a stick of barbecued pork on too high a setting and/or for far too long. Now the inside of my microwave oven smells like burnt something. It gets worse when I actually try to cook ...
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Why microwaves do not kill harmful bacteria as well as boiling?
Medical Biochemistry point of view
My biochemistry teacher said today that the problem with micros is that they do not kill all harmful bacteria. He proposed boiling food instead.
I think there are ...
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Why does coffee taste awful after reheating it in a microwave oven?
I brew my coffee with a percolator using finely ground beans and it comes out great when it is still hot. However, I have to brew at least two cups in the machine. So if I make coffee in the morning, ...
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Is there a way to cook hot dogs in a microwave without them bursting?
Whenever I cook hot dogs in the microwave they invariably split and/or burst open. I've tried shortening the cooking time, but haven't found a happy medium where they are thoroughly cooked, but remain ...
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How can I keep my salad cold in the microwave?
Okay. I have a plate with chicken and salad. I want to heat the chicken, but keep my salad cold. What kinds of food-safe materials could I use to keep food from heating in the microwave?
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Is there something wrong with the corn kernels that don't pop?
Usually, at the end of a bag of popcorn, or when you pop your own on the stove, there is a certain number of kernels left unpopped. Why is that?
Is there something that changes in the kernels that ...
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Toast bread slices in a convection microwave?
Does a convection microwave make decent toast, as a toaster oven would or a bone fide oven set to broil? I have read far and wide on the internet and in operating manuals for Sharp, Bosch, etc. ...
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Cooking chicken in microwave?
I hear that chicken breasts can be cooked in microwave and that it's the best way to get it juicy and tender. I have also seen some articles about it on the internet.
I wonder if this is just a myth ...
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Why do marshmallows poof up so huge when put in the microwave?
As anyone who's put marshmallows in the microwave knows, they expand a ton! Sometimes they puff up to literally more than twice their original size (YouTube video for those who haven't seen it).
So, ...
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Is there a technique to making Caramel in a Microwave oven?
I've made it on the stove top: sugar, corn syrup ect..but wanted to try it in the microwave - any tips on cooking times, techniques?
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Microwave oven suitable for baking and grilling [closed]
Help me to choose a microwave oven. I would like to use it primarily for grilling tanduri and baking vegetables and meat, I don't want to go for a traditional electric oven as it takes lot of space ...
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What kind of cookware can melt in a microwave? Is it safe to eat food cooked in a melted cookware?
We were trying to prepare a chocolate cake using a Panasonic Microwave. We set the oven to auto mode for cake preparation. There was a time for preheating (180°C) and then asked us to place the cake ...
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What is the white foam that builds up when I make tea?
I microwave water in order to make tea. After it is microwaved and I drop the tea bag(green tea) into the water, thick white foam builds up on the top.
What is it and should I worry about drinking ...
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Cook a frozen cobbler in a microwave instead of oven
Here's my problem. We don't have access to a oven (we are out of town for a week and out hotel room only has a microwave and a 2 range stove top). I purchased a frozen Blackberry Cobbler and we want ...
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How do I know if a food or recipe can be made in a microwave oven?
We've got a lot of questions about specific microwave cooking here - for example, "can I cook hamburgers in the microwave oven?" But rather than asking about specific foods, I would like to see some ...
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Can I use microwave turntable glass plate in convection mode?
I bought a Singer SMW25GCQ6 model microwave oven. It has convection and grill features. For baking cakes and for grilling we don't use the glass turntable plate since we thought it could cause the ...
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Is it wise to use an aluminum foil in the microwave? Is there a substitute for the aluminum foil?
I was recently looking up a recipe for quick Chawanmushi and came across a recipe which used aluminum foil in the microwave.
First of all, I thought that aluminum foil, with it's jagged edges would ...
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Why do my meat burritos not heat well?
I've been making freezer burritos and eating them for lunches this week. The first batch I made microwave beautifully: just 45 seconds and they're hot all the way through. They were layered with rice, ...
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What are the pros and cons of Convection Microwave Ovens?
Are convection microwave ovens a useful item to have? Or are they not good as a microwave and not good as a convection oven either?
I understand that a regular convection oven helps to cook things ...
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Baking cakes in the Microwave ovens as compared to Electric ovens
Is there a difference in the output or in the procedure when baking cakes in the Microwave ovens as compared to Electric ovens?
What are the basic and crucial differences found among cakes baked in ...
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Ready to eat food not suitable for microwave
I bought a pre-made cornish pasty fromt the supermarket. The packaging says it can be eaten hot or cold, which presumably means it is already cooked. But the packaging also says it "is not suitable ...
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Why is my pastry blistering in the microwave?
I am trying to make my own shortcrust pastry, but don't have a blender or food mixer. I also don't have a gas or electric oven and am using the convection bake function of a microwave.
I mix 1 1/4 ...
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Does microwaving destroy nutrients in food?
After answering this article, I did some research on microwaving killing vitamins and nutrients in food.
I very quickly learned that this is a touchy subject, even among nutritionists, and nobody (at ...
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Why did my eggless cup cake prepared with condensed milk get charred in a convection microwave?
We have prepared the eggless cupcake with condensed milk. We have used convection mode in microwave.
Preheated to 200C and then baked the cake for 10 mins. It started off nicely, but at 10th min, we ...
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Stainless steel vs ceramic Enamel microwave ovens
I want to buy a convection microwave oven. I plan to buy either from LG or from samsung .Almost all LG products have stainless steel cavity and Samsung comes with ceramic enamel cavity. What is the ...
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Sugar forming tiny bubbles in microwaved coffee?
When I heat up coffee in the microwave and then pour in sugar, a layer of tiny dense bubbles forms at the top of the glass and stays there for the duration of the drinking, diminishing slightly over ...
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salmon + microwave = BLAM, any suggestions?
Salmon fillets tend to go 'pop' and spatter bits of themselves around the container in the microwave. Anyone got a procedure that discourages this?
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Why would heating left-overs in a ring heat them more evenly?
I just saw this tip on Reddit to heat leftovers in a ring.
Why would this only work with left overs?
How does this ring cause the heating to be more even?
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Why is some metal safe to use in a microwave, but others not?
This might be a more scientific question, but it relates to cooking and I thought it was interesting.
I just made my lunch which was a microwavable bowl of chunky soup.
The directions said:
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Should I warm wine in the microwave?
Although warming wine in the microwave might seem like a "horrible" thing to do it clearly has some practical benefits.
So will the microwave change the aroma of the wine compared to the conventional ...
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Fastest way to cook a baked potato?
Baked potatoes are great as everyone knows but what is fastest way to cook them (obviously preserving the taste).
Normally I do about 10 minutes in the microwave and then in the oven till the top ...
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Can I prepare instant noodles in the microwave?
I want to prepare instant noodles in microwave. The instructions on the pack clearly mention a gas stove to be used, but I don't have access to one.
The instant noodles I am talking about are ...
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Baking a cake in a microwave
I generally bake cakes in a microwave (because I don't have an oven) and all of them have a spongy texture. Is there any non-oven method where my cake has a little bakery style cake like structure?
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How does the power setting on a microwave work?
In general, how does the microwave power setting work? Is it a straight percentage of the maximum wattage or is it something less precise?
For example, would the time to cook something in a 700 watt ...
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Why does flatbread have to be microwaved / cooked / toasted?
I was eating at a sub making restaurant the other day and they asked if I would like my flatbread toasted... I responded with a "No thanks."
The Chef said, "Well technically the flatbread still HAS ...
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Potato in the microwave
My brother in law was telling me the other day that he just sticks whole potatos into the microwave wrapped in wax paper for a quick snack. Is this ok/safe? If you do this, do you have other ...
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Rule of thumb for cooking multiple things in a microwave at the same time?
Is it possible to cook multiple things at the same time in a microwave and how do I adjust the cooking time?
What if the two items are identical, do I double the time or multiply it by some other ...
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Can I cook hamburgers in the microwave oven?
What would be the main differences between frying hamburgers and cooking them in the microwave oven?
I'm stuck in a hostel with only a microwave oven and a water cooker.
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How do you make popcorn with “indian corn”
I bought a couple ears of this corn at the farmers market and the woman at the stand said to throw it in the microwave. Does anybody know how long it should be in the microwave for?
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Why does a microwave rotate the food being cooked? And is there ever a time when it shouldn't rotate?
Most microwaves I've used have a plate at the bottom that rotates when the microwave is running. I presume that rotating helps more evenly heat the food.
Interestingly, my microwave rotates by ...
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For what foods is a microwave a preferred method of cooking? [closed]
Or, "What is a microwave actually GOOD at cooking?"
Edit: This is not about saving labour. It's about a microwave being a unique and interesting cooking method, that has to be good for something.
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Why not microwave veggies?
Whenever I see a recipe which requires me to blanch vegetables for a few minutes, I microwave them instead. It's sometimes faster, I don't have to get a pot dirty, and I don't usually have to dry the ...
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Can I pasteurize milk using a microwave?
In our country, we get fresh milk from the milkman and it is usually boiled in a pan over a fire to pasteurize it before we consume the milk. In my office, we do not have gas connection, so I can't ...
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Cooking pasta in the microwave
I have a microwave "pot" that I use for steaming vegetables. The instructions say it can also be used for cooking pasta, which seems sacrilege to me.
Does anybody know if the result would be a good al ...
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Cooking Sweet Potatos in the Microwave
What are the recommended times for cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave?
Microwave wattage associated with those times would be appreciated as well.
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Is it possible to cook semolina or rice with milk in the microwave?
Is it possible to boil semolina or rice in milk in the microwave?
The problem is that milk will boil over, but I wonder if there are some adapted pots for this purpose or if there is some other ...
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Will microwaving lemons make them easier or more efficient to juice?
I've heard many people say that microwaving lemons before juicing them causes them to release more juice. I'm skeptical, although not enough so to ask this on Skeptics.
I cannot think of any physical ...
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Why can heating things in a microwave make them soggy?
Why does heating something (like pizza) in an oven make it crisp but heating it in the microwave makes it all soggy?
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Is it okay to use a microwave in convection mode without the turntable?
I just bought a muffin tin which is too large and certainly won't rotate on the turntable. My microwave doesn't have a "stop turntable" button. So is it okay if I remove it altogether and use just an ...
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Should I use my microwave's 'popcorn' button?
My microwave oven has a "POPCORN" button. Its manual reads:
Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the ...
