COOKING FROZEN FOOD
Follow package directions for microwaving commercially packaged frozen food. If additional cooking time is needed, increase the time in l-minute increments. If possible, stir each time then let stand for a few minutes.
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When reheating, observe the standing time recommended in cooking procedures to make maximum use of the microwave energy and to prevent overcooking of the reheated dish. When reheating potatoes in their skins, breads, pastries or moist foods, place them in a sheet of absorbent paper towel so that it can absorb the moisture during the reheating time. Stir foods regularly during the reheating process. If stirring is not possible, then rotate the food or dish or rearrange during the reheating time.
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TIPS ON REHEATING FOOD
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Arrange foods for reheating on a plate so that the thicker, denser and meatier portions are to the outer edge of the dish, where they will receive the maximum amount of energy, and the thinner areas are to the center where they will get less energy. Arrange food in an even layer on plate. Cover foods when reheating with a layer of vented plastic wrap to retain moisture.
