Cooking in a microwave oven
Posted in Microwave Cooking on October 24th, 2011 by Admin – Be the first to comment
Standard power ratings Almost all microwave ovens sold after September 1990 have been tested to standard specifications for power output. Check it has been tested to standards laid down by the International Electronic Technical Commission. Methods of rating older ovens vary. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer and ask for the new rating for your model. Adjusting cooking Read more [...] 
Dry fruit cake Pierce the cake with a skewer and pour about 35-70ml (2-4tbsp) brandy or fruit juice over it. Leave it to soak for 24 hours. Or crumble up the cake, mix with a little melted butter or cream, and a dash of brandy or rum. Pack the mixture tightly into a pudding basin and steam for about an hour. Serve as a rich pudding, with cream or custard. Soft biscuits 
If the kitchen’s cold Put a little flour in the mixing bowl and warm it up in a very low oven before you begin – or microwave it on full power for ten seconds. You’ll find the dough rises more easily. Flowerpot loaves Terracotta flowerpots make good containers for baking bread, but they need to be seasoned first. Clean a 100-125mm (4-5in) pot thoroughly, oil the