The one thing I hate about MICROWAVES is that it doesn't give that crispy texture and colour. Don't you

Question

But it is definetly quicker than the oven

Answer 1

Use the microwave oven correctly. While the oven is preheating, DEFROST and/or pre-cook in the microwave oven. In fact, use a slightly higher oven setting, so it does the CRISPY faster.

Answer 2

Some things taste good the way a microwave cooks them, but personally I prefer taking the time to us the oven. It really does almost always tastes better that way.

Answer 3

I agree. When I have the time I use the oven. The frozen taquitos taste so much better from the oven than the microwave.

Answer 4

Microwaves also change the molecular structure of foods and beverages after only 7 seconds. This makes anything you heat in one TOXIC! Russia banned the things in the 1980's because they learned this fact.

Answer 5

I don't use microwave ovens even though I went to school to learn how to cook anything with them because the heat is so intense that your food is virtually drained of all nutritional value.

Answer 6

I won't have one in the house quick or not. And nothing will give you a crisp texture and colour like traditional methods of cooking.

Plan your meals and you won't need a microwave.

Answer 7

Microwaves are excellent for meals on the go and reheating food. Other than that. I would use the oven.

Answer 8

Yes, usually things I make in the microwave turn out a little bit nasty. Here are some good microwave recipes that turn out delightfully delicious!

Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 T. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cup milk
1 T. butter
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
parsley flakes
Arrange sliced potatoes in a greased 2 1/2 quart microwaveable dish. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and onion. Mix lightly. Stir in milk and dot with butter. Cook, covered 15 to 18 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes. Rest, covered 5 minutes (the potatoes, not you.) sprinkle cheese over top and mix gently. garnish with parsley flakes.


Microwave Pizza Casserole
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (16 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms
4 ounces sliced pepperoni
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups uncooked noodles
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a 2-qt. casserole dish, microwave the ground beef for 3-1/2 minutes; stir and microwave another 2-1/2 minutes or until done. Drain thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cook for 17 minutes on HIGH, stirring twice during cooking. Sprinkle cheese over casserole; cook 1 minute on HIGH until cheese is melted.

Microwave Stir-Fry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
3 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup julienned zucchini
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
Hot cooked rice

In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients. Add meat and toss to coat. Pour oil into a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; arrange meat evenly in dish. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 6 minutes, stirring once; set aside. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; set tomatoes aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine tomato juice, carrots, onion, basil and oregano. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once. Pour over meat; add the tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 12 minutes, stirring several times. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

Hope you like them!

Answer 9

You should refrain from using your microwave as much as possible. Microwaves kill any nutrients that are in your food. They can even cause cancer. We don't use a microwave at our house, and we probably miss it about once a year. Don't use yours if you want to live!

Answer 10

yes it's faster but it is not as crispy or brown as some food likes to be.like for example , I like to put a golden color on top of baked turkey or glazed ham. still. the microwave is very useful.