Wrap breads and sandwiches in this to absorb excess moisture:
paper towels
100
in microwaving, foods cook from energy in the form of:
electrical waves
100
What is the amount of energy the oven uses to generate microwaves?
cooking power
100
in a microwave, you can use glass, china, or _________
pottery or paper
100
most microwave ovens have __________ that rotate food as it cooks.
turntables
200
type of paper (usually silicone-coated) that is sometimes specified for microwaving commercially frozen entrees:
wax/parchment paper
200
Microwaving is NOT a form of ____ energy
heat
200
the ______ the cooking power is, the more quickly foods cook
higher
200
when using plastic, use only plastic items marked as "_______ ______"
microwave safe
200
_________ ______ is the actual time the food cooks with microwave energy.
Microwave time
300
used to cover foods that may dry out and "sticks to almost everything but what you want it to"
plastic/cling wrap
300
microwaves penetrate food _________.
unevenly
300
a microwave on the highest power uses ______% of power
100
300
Avoid heating food in products containing recycled paper or _____________.
metal or chemicals that could catch on fire
300
Cooking is completed by the built-up heat in a food during __________ _______.
Standing time
400
covering foods when cooking in the microwave helps foods cook more:
evenly
400
parts of a food that contain fat, sugar, or salt may be hotter in that specific. this area is called a:
"hot spot"
400
the energy in a microwave is measured as ________ of electricity rather than degrees Fahrenheit
watts
400
electrical sparks that can damage the oven or start a fire
arcing
400
To be sure that meat, poultry, fish, and casseroles are thoroughly cooked, use an ________-______ food thermometer in several different areas to check for cold spots.
instant-read
500
using tupperware or glass lids may cause build up of _____ when cooking in the microwave, and the container should be opened with care
steam
500
microwaves are fast moving but relatively weak, penetrating food to a depth of _____ inches at most
1 1/2
500
a microwave at less than 100% power _______ on and off during cooking
cycles
500
__________ pans promote even cooking. food in square or rectangular pans may overcook in corners.