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Easy 5-Minute Microwave Hummus
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25 best ever microwave meal ideas
- Microwave garam masala vegetable curry. ...
- Microwave mug omelette. ...
- Microwave macaroni cheese. ...
- Microwave jacket potatoes with Swedish prawn salad. ...
- Easy microwave brownies. ...
- Microwave chilli. ...
- Microwave mug cake. ...
- Microwave risotto primavera.
Top 10 tips for cooking in a microwave
- Always avoid metal. Never ever put anything metal in the microwave. ...
- Separate foods by cooking time. ...
- Cut up larger foods to speed up cooking time. ...
- Arrange food properly on a microwave-safe surface. ...
- Cover with cling film. ...
- Don't overfill your container. ...
- Pierce for a perfect poach. ...
- Clean up.
Microwave ovens are versatile and can handle a variety of baked goods. Quick breads, mug cakes, and small batches of cookies are particularly well-suited for microwave baking. It's essential to use microwave-safe containers and choose recipes that align with the rapid and even cooking style of microwaves.
This induces polar molecules in the food to vibrate and produce thermal energy in a process known as dielectric heating. Microwave ovens heat foods quickly and efficiently because excitation is fairly uniform in the outer 25–38 mm (1–1.5 inches) of a homogeneous, high-water-content food item.
7 Foods and Drinks You Should Never Microwave
- Raw Hot Peppers. “These contain a compound called capsaicin, which is what makes them spicy. ...
- Eggs in Their Shell. ...
- Grapes. ...
- Breaded or Fried Leftovers. ...
- Frozen Meat. ...
- Alcoholic Beverages. ...
- Anything That's Expired.