1. Microwaves

2. What are microwaves attracted to?

3. Fat Sugar Water Molecules

4. Microwave Safe Containers Plastic Paper Glass

5. Do round or square containers cook more evenly? RoundSquare OR

6. Round

7. Quantity and volume of food in the microwave increases cooking and standing time

8. Small plate of pasta Heat for 2 minutes Let stand for 1 minute Large plate of pasta Heat for 4 minutes Let stand for 2 minutes

9. Why do we allow standing time for foods?

10. Answer: Food continues to cook after it is removed from the microwave

11. How can we ensure even cooking in the microwave

12. Answer: Stir and rotate foods

13. Why do we cover food before putting it in the microwave?

14. Covering food… Holds in the moisture Helps foods to cook more evenly Prevents food from splattering in the microwave

15. Cover with… Plastic wrap Paper towel Wax paper Lid

16. Preventing burns Lift cover or plastic away from you – escaping hot steam can burn Open hot containers such as microwave popcorn

17. What can prevent certain foods from exploding or splattering?

18. Piercing! Potatoes Yolks of eggs