Cooking with Microwave Ovens

Which one is better for microwave cooking?

• Square pan

• round pan

Select which type of containers are microwave safe.

• glass pan

• metal 8 x 8 inch pan

• cool whip container

• styrofoam take out container

What is true about the amount of food you place in the microwave?

• Does affect the cooking time
• Does not affect cooking time

Microwave energy enters food from the outside edges first. 

• true
• false

If possible, try to arrange food like chicken nuggets in a circular shape on a plate when microwaving. 

• true
• false

Molecules within the food continue to agitate after the timer has beeped. This means food continues to cook even after the microwave is off. 

• true
• false

How do microwave ovens help us?

• They heat up food quickly.

• They make food for you.

• They are robots.

• Keep food cold.

Can microwaves create crusts?

• Yes

• No

What are 3 microwave safe containers?

• Glass, Ceramic and Microwave Safe Plastic
• Glass, Ceramic and ALL Plastics
• Glass, Plastic and Metal
• Ceramic, Glass and Metal

Which container is NOT safe for the microwave?

• Metal
• All Plastics
• Glass
• Ceramic