Relearning Your Microwave

Everyone thinks that a microwave is just used for reheating  leftovers and popping popcorn every now and then. Surprisingly enough however it can be used to make first cooked quality meals. No matter what brand you have you can learn  to create high quality dinners and desserts that would make your oven envious,Another plus you can do it in half the time.

Relearning your microwave was the subject of an article in today's New York Times Dining section. The piece was written by Sophie Brickman and has some good advice as well as recipes. It is also  healthy with no fat and just a swipe of oil .A microwave can be used for a variety of different techniques.At its' lowest levels it can be used for a dehydrator.At the highest settings you can steam and fry. Clean up is also minimal at this level which makes microwave perfect if you're cooking for company.

Ms. Brickman decided to try both beef jerky and dried apples You usually have to use the lowest setting for this and a lot of patience, Most microwaves have the lowest setting of 700 watts however you;ll have to do some math  if you have a more powerful machine.(and you can also check the recipe book that comes with your microwave for conversions)Brickman
also tried a black cod with scallions and ginger, This was perfect with fully flavored fish and tender flesh. You can try it with salmon too and tuna,
Your microwave doesn't have to just reheat and pop popcorn. It can be used to make delicious gourmet restaurant type food. best of it , the food is fresh and tender, not day old and tough,