Microwave Ovens
Notoriously poor at cooking, my mum earned herself the title “Microwave Mary” after she discovered the joys of this new invention in the mid 80s. It was like a dream come true for her: ready meals heated at the touch of a button, jacket potatoes cooked in minutes!
The microwave oven has progressed
somewhat since those early years, but they still make a great choice for busy people who can’t spare the time for cooking or for individuals who don’t have space for conventional ovens – and they also save energy for the cost conscious!
When choosing a microwave oven, first
consider the needs of your household. Ranging in size from 17L to 32L, go no smaller than 27L if you have a family. You’ll need the larger turntable and greater interior height. Then decide on the power, which can vary from 800W-1100W. The higher the wattage, the quicker the microwave will cook.
A basic microwave, such as delighted my mum all those years ago, will defrost, cook and reheat food, but there are other options available. First is a microwave with internal grill, which will brown and crisp food in a way that is not possible with a basic model, and the grill and microwave can also be used independently.
Higher up the range is the combi-microwave, which includes a convection (hot air) oven in addition to the microwave oven and grill.
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These models give most flexibility as all functions can be used independently
or
together. Combination ovens can halve the cooking time for most foods, and are able to roast brown and grill. Some combination ovens also offer a steaming function.
Finally, there is the built-in option. This is available for any type of oven and will add to the design quality of your kitchen, whilst also freeing up work space.
When deciding upon which features to have on your microwave oven, consider what type of cooking you do and select accordingly. Choose a grill or combi-oven if you do lots of grilling and roasting, and if you use lots of frozen food, look for an oven with a good defrosting feature.
Some models offer an automatic cooking and defrosting function, which calculates the time needed for cooking based on the weight of the food. Microwaves with a sensor cooking feature detect the amount of moisture in food along with the humidity inside the oven and adjust power levels and cooking time to ensure the best results. A host of other features, including preset programmes for cooking popular foods and drop down doors for easier loading and emptying are also available.
Microwave ovens are a great asset to the modern cook, and in my mum’s opinion, no kitchen should be without one!
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