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Converting Conventional Recipes to Microwave Recipes

There are no fixed rules when converting conventional recipes to microwave cooking. However, when deciding whether to try a favorite recipe in the microwave, think about the basic cooking method and whether it will translate easily and efficiently.

Guidelines for converting recipes.

Select a microwave recipe similar to the conventional recipe you would like to prepare and use it as a guide. Both recipes should call for similar ingredients in similar proportions.
Use a recipe that cooks best by moist heat. Recipes that call for a crisp, browned crust or dry surface should be cooked conventionally.
Reduce the liquid in a conventional recipe about 1/4 because there is very little evaporation in microwave cooking.
Use slightly less seasoning. Taste after cooking, then add extra seasoning, if desired.
Cook in a dish similar to the one recommended for the conventional recipe. However, use deep dishes for cooking cakes, soups, and milk sauces because these foods temporarily increase in volume during microwave cooking.
Reduce the amount of cooking time by 1/4 to 1/2 the conventional time. Foods containing fat, sugar, and liquid will cook faster.
Use the same test for doneness as recommended for conventional cooking. Test after the minimum time recommended.

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