10 Convenient Ways To Eliminate Food Poisoning With Your Microwave
Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but
special care must be taken when cooking or reheating meat,
poultry, fish, and eggs to make sure they are prepared
safely. Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave "cold
spots," where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason,
it is important to use the following safe microwaving tips
to prevent food-borne illness. Microwave Cooking1. Arrange food items evenly in a covered dish and add some
liquid if needed. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap;
loosen or vent the lid or wrap to let steam escape. 2. Large cuts of meat should be cooked on medium power (50%)
for longer periods. This allows heat to reach the center
without overcooking outer areas. 3. Stir or rotate food midway through the microwaving time
to eliminate cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive. Microwave Defrosting4. Remove food from packaging before defrosting. Do not use
foam trays and plastic wraps because they are not heat
stable at high temperatures. 5. Cook meat, poultry, egg casseroles, and fish immediately
after defrosting in the microwave oven because some areas of
the frozen food may begin to cook during the defrosting
time. Reheating In The Microwave6. Cover foods with a lid or a microwave-safe plastic wrap
to hold in moisture and provide safe, even heating. 7. After reheating foods in the microwave oven, allow
standing time. Then, use a clean food thermometer to check
that food has reached 165° F. Proper Containers8. Only use cookware that is specially manufactured for use
in the microwave oven and that is labeled for microwave oven
use. 9. Plastic storage containers such as margarine tubs, take-
out containers, whipped topping bowls, and other one-time
use containers should not be used in microwave ovens. These
containers can warp or melt, possibly causing harmful
chemicals to migrate into the food. 10. Microwave plastic wraps, wax paper, cooking bags,
parchment paper, and white microwave-safe paper towels
should be safe to use. Do not let plastic wrap touch foods
during microwaving. Terry Nicholls
My Home-Based Business Advisor
www.my-home-based-business-advisor.com Copyright © by Terry Nicholls. All Rights Reserved. About The Author Terry Nicholls is the author of the eBook "Food Safety: Protecting Your Family From Food Poisoning". In addition, he writes from his own experiences in trying to start his own home-based business. To benefit from his success, visit My Home-Based Business Advisor - Helping YOUR Home Business Start and Succeed for free help for YOUR home business, including ideas, startup, and expansion advice.
Related News
Funny Or Die sites expand into cooking, video games - Encore
Master curry chef gives cooking tips to public - Harrow Observer
Master curry chef gives cooking tips to publicHarrow Observer, UK -14 hours agoA cook specialising in Indian cooking gave a free demonstration of the cuisine of the sub-continent on Saturday. Pat Chapman took over the centre of St ... |
Rex dishes out cooking tips - The Sun
Rex dishes out cooking tipsThe Sun, UK -Aug 23, 2008By CHRISTINE JENNINGS REX gave the housemates food for thought last night as he shared some cooking tips. The hot-headed chef from London gave advice on ... |
Ditch the caviar dreams and entertain on a budget - The Canadian Press
Power to the Pantry - Columbia Daily Tribune
Columbia Daily Tribune |
Power to the PantryColumbia Daily Tribune, MO -Aug 27, 2008Here’sa list of pantry essentials, cooking tips and better-than-weeknight recipes for a few dishes. All of these dishes are served at the University Club ... |
Festival offers flavour of modern Taiwan - Vancouver Sun
Fire Prevention tips when heading back to - Blue Mountains Courier-Herald
Fire Prevention tips when heading back toBlue Mountains Courier-Herald, Canada -Aug 27, 2008Cooking is the number-one cause of home fires in Ontario. There are some basic fire safety rules everyone must follow to prevent cooking fires: When the ... |
Check out these emergency food tips - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Check out these emergency food tipsThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA -Aug 27, 2008*An emergency cooking kit (for home or on the road) should include a cast-iron skillet for cooking over a camp stove or on a grill; a pot for boiling water; ... |
Campfire cooking menu - Taste.com.au
Taste.com.au |
Campfire cooking menuTaste.com.au, Australia -Aug 24, 2008For campfire cooking instructions, look for the camping tips in the notes section of each recipe. Cooking times may vary according to the intensity of the ... |
Labor Day Weekend - A Time For Barbeques, Sale Shopping, and The ... - Examiner.com
|
|
 |
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
Troubleshooting Machine Bread
Bread machines-wonderful inventions that they are-don't think very well. You and I, when we have a loaf of bread percolating on the counter, can look and say, "My bread is rising a little slowly today. I think I will let it be for another fifteen minutes." Our bread machines go ahead and start the bake cycle anyway. The result is a dense loaf of bread that didn't rise enough.
Flax Seed Will Add A Little Extra Flavor To Your Recipes
Flax seed will add a pleasant nutty taste to any recipe. The attractive, round reddish-brown seeds of flax add flavor, extra texture and good nutrition to your breads, cakes, muffins, and other baked goods. That's why flax has been used for many years in multi-grain cereals and snack foods. Flax seed also will give you many vitamins that are otherwise hard to get.
Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts
Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and the grills people are buying have only become bigger and better as the years go by. But, with so many grills to choose from, how do consumers know which company produces the best? Well, the Weber Grill company has proven itself to be one of the greatest choices when purchasing gas, smoke and charcoal grills. Not only are their products top of the line, but they're made with quality materials and are complete with the latest and greatest inventions in grilling. So, when you buy a Weber grill, you know without a doubt that it will stand the test of time and that it will cook up fantastic food that will leave your neighbors in awe. What could be better than that?
Grilling Vs. Barbecue
Grilling and Barbecuing, two of the most popular cooking methods in the U.S., especially in warmer weather. There are some who know the difference between grilling and barbecuing, and some who don't. Do you?
Two for One Dinners: Ham
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then here are some ideas to put the "zing" back into mealtime. With a little creativity your home-cooked meal can easily become a delicious meal another night. There are a six articles in this series, today we are going to look at what you can do with ham.
Understanding Baking: How Yeast Works
Did you ever wonder why flour tastes like sawdust but a French or Italian bread made with that same flour and little else has a pleasant, sweet taste?
10 Easy Ways To Protect Your Family From Food Poisoning
Do you realize the many ways that bacteria can contaminate
the food YOUR FAMILY eats? Do you know how to tell if your
food is THOROUGHLY cooked to keep YOUR family safe from Food
Poisoning? Do you know what to do if you or SOMEONE YOU LOVE
gets Food Poisoning?
Keeping and Wasps and Flies Away from your Barbecue
It is one of life's oddities that we take a lot of trouble refrigerating meat, keeping food sealed and washing our hands before touching it, only to throw out the rule book when we have a barbecue. The meat is left out in the sun waiting it's turn to be cooked, exposed to the elements and there is no washbasin to be seen. Another oddity is that it is men that do most of the barbecue cooking: 7 out of 10 according to the American Dietetic Association (http://www.eatright.org) in a survey. They also found that only 44% of these men washed their hands when cooking at the barbecue. Shame on us men! Why is it that, more often then not, it is women who get to do the day-in, day-out drudgery cooking, while men suddenly muscle in for those special occasions? Is this right, or am I imagining it?
Prepare the Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Would you like to prepare the best Garlic Mashed Potatoes that you enjoy at your favorite restaurant, but have no idea where to start to achieve that wonderful and delightful flavor? There are a variety of ways to create the best garlic mashed potatoes that you have ever tasted but when it comes down to which way is best is according to your own taste buds.
Rice Cookers - Perfect Rice Every Time
Love fluffy cooked rice but dislike the preparation time and clean up? Then rice cookers maybe just what you need. Today's rice cooker is a thrifty time saving device for anyone's kitchen. Also eating rice weekly has many health benefits. With so many rice cookers to choose from how does one decide? Let's take a look at the many features and sizes of a rice cooker and determine which is right for you and your family.
Do you own an AGA or RAYBURN cooker ?
The Cooker-rail....
Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5)
Introduction
10 Dishes Every New Bride or Groom Must Know How to Make!
Okay, you've either gotten married or are planning to pretty soon. Congratulations! I'm sure you're aware that this means you will be responsible for at least half the meals you and your loved one will eat from here on out! Not to mention future children, your visiting family members and - of course - inlaws.
Save Time in the Kitchen - Cook Pasta the Way Restaurant Chefs Do
Have you ever wondered how a restaurant can get a dish of pasta to your table in about four minutes when you know it takes ten minutes just to cook the pasta? Does the water on their stoves boil at a higher temperature than the water on yours? Do they know a trick that you don't? As a matter of fact, they do.
How to Bake: Muffins (with recipes)
Muffins are a mainstay around our house. They are as nourishing as they are good to eat. They are quicker and easier to make than cookies and usually contain much less sugar and fat. We usually eat them for breakfast but like them with any meal. (For Easter, we served cranberry nut muffins with a ham dinner.) They work well for snacks and desserts as well. Extras can be frozen and heated in the microwave for hot muffins anytime.
Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board
Researchers have found that bacteria have a tougher time surviving on wood cutting boards. However, plastic cutting boards are less porous than wood, making it less likely to harbor bacteria over a long period of time, but only if it is immediately cleaned. Here are a few tips to caring for your cutting board.
Kitchenaid Stand Mixers ? A Kitchen Work Horse
Kitchenaid stand mixers are very popular in today's kitchens and it is easy to see why. These stand mixers have stood the test of time and have shown themselves to be kitchen work horses.
Cake Pans
Cake pans?.the secret behind every successful cake. My husband tells me that if I am the most luscious cake of his life. Well, who am I to disagree with him as long as he is happy being my cake pan?
Preparing Lobster Tails
Lobster, once the food of poor farmers, is now considered a special treat for many. Although some people prefer the meaty claws, I think that lobster tails are the best tasting part of this delicious creature. A great meal of lobster tails might seem like a gourmet feast to your guests, but they are actually quite easy to prepare. Add a little sprig of garnish and a fancy side dish and you're sure to impress even your mother in law.
Two for One Dinners: Eggplant
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then here are some ideas to put the "zing" back into mealtime. With a little creativity your home-cooked meal can easily become a delicious meal another night. There are a six articles in this series, today we are going to look at what you can do with eggplant.
|
