Microwave Cooking for One by Marie T Smith

Shopping for Microwave-Safe Utensils and Other Kitchen Essentials

People often ask, "Do I need to buy new cookware in order to cook in my microwave oven?" The answer is a resounding, "No!" You probably have an array of cookware in your kitchen already that is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, you may want to add to what you already have if you will consistently be cooking in your microwave oven.

The microwave will produce better results with some dishes you cook if you have special utensils designed especially for microwave cooking. Please visit Equipment in the Microwaving Tips section for more detailed information regarding equipment for your microwave, and a test to make sure a dish is microwave-safe!

One of the wonderful features of microwave cooking is that you can cook in the utensil you are going to serve in. If you are going to be entertaining guests, you might want to add a few items that will coordinate well with your table setting. The French White line of Corningware is a wonderful example of microwave dishes that are functional for cooking, and beautiful for serving.

We're constantly searching the web to find great sources for microwave utensils. If there is something in particular you are looking for, we welcome your questions. Just visit our Facebook Page or Google+ Page, and post your question. Remember, we've already done a lot of legwork, so we may already know where to find what you are looking for.

	Abt Electronics is our first choice when it comes to purchasing an Amana, GE, or Panasonic microwave on the Internet. They offer the most competitive prices we've found.
	Accessorize Your Microwave Oven — Have you been searching for a popcorn popper, bacon rack, turntable, baked potato maker, or other accessories for your microwave? We've found them.
	All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC — All-Clad cookware is sought after by chefs and home cooks for its exquisite styling and superior performance. The secret to All-Clad's superior performance is bonded material. The multilayered construction utilizes the best attributes of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. The stainless-steel cooking surface is nonreactive and easy to clean. The thick aluminum or copper core provides excellent conductivity and even heat distribution. The exterior metal used on All-Clad cookware differs to appeal to a wide range of tastes. All-Clad offers a lifetime guarantee for all five cookware collections. While All-Clad is not safe for the microwave, it is excellent for your conventional cooking needs.
	Anchor Hocking — has the right look in glassware for your home, which is functional, practical and beautiful.
	Auctions — Are you looking for something that isn't even manufactured any more? Like that special Corningware dish or Corelle serving platter?
	Chantal Ceramic Bakeware is made from extra thick stoneware, so not only will it last a long time, it also retains heat longer than other materials, so your dishes will stay hot longer at the table. And because it's so good-looking, you can serve from it and not have to worry about heat lost when you transfer your recipe to a dish for serving — an important feature, especially when microwaving. You can use this bakeware in the microwave, oven and freezer — and it is dishwasher safe!
	CorningWare has been a trusted name in kitchens everywhere for its versatility and appealing design since 1958. CorningWare's glass-ceramic cookware can be used anywhere in the kitchen, from the refrigerator or microwave oven to the table and back again.
	Cuisinart has been a trusted name in kitchens for years. Their well-crafted appliances last a lifetime.
	Microwave Safe Dinnerware — One of the wonderful features of microwave cooking is that you can cook in the utensil you are going to serve in. Isn't it wonderful that so many popular lines of dinnerware are also microwave-safe? When you want a quick bowl of oatmeal, why not cook it right in the bowl you're going to eat it out of? Why scrub pots and pans when you don't have to?
	Duncan Industries developed the first mitt designed specifically for microwave use. Kitchen Grips Microwave/Stovetop Mitt eliminates all fears of removing hot foods from your microwave oven. The revolutionary material is heat resistant to 500°, has a non-slip grip, water repellant and stain resistant. This mitt adds a level of safety, comfort, control and confidence never before offered in conventional oven mitts.
	Emile Henry is specially adapted for the microwave, allowing the waves to diffuse through the dish and keep food hot on the table. This beautiful line of cookware is ideal for going from the microwave to the table, and will truly last you a lifetime!
	Eva Solo has developed to comprise a unique collection of award-winning designs. Each product is created as the center of its own universe, and represents the ultimate combination of appearance and function.
	French Onion Soup Bowls — If you're going to the effort of making genuine, honest to goodness French onion soup, you really should cook and serve it in a crock such as these.
	Le Creuset — Le Creuset's Traditional Stoneware is so useful in the kitchen, you may wonder what you ever did without it. Not only does it perform beautifully in the microwave and oven, its classic design lends a distinctive charm to the table. This all-in-one fashion serve ware moves smoothly from the refrigerator or freezer to the microwave or oven to the table, allowing you to spend more time entertaining and less time washing dishes.

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