Hi All you Beiners

I was just wondering about something, I usually microwave my veggies with just about a tsp of water in a covered container. Knowing how she feels about how things are cooked - do you think microwaving is ok? The veggies are really nice and crisp even crisper than steaming on the stovetop.

I can't remember seeing anything regarding nuking veggies in the book.

She doesn't specifically mention microwaving, but I'm sure it's fine. Just be sure not to use a plastic container or if you're using plastic wrap, don't let it touch the veggies while cooking. I've heard that can be dangerous, and I try to avoid that. But other wise, I think it's more than okay!

I'll have to try your method more often; last night I steamed broccoli on the stovetop and it would be much easier to nuke them. Only sometimes I don't like how it makes the house smell, LOL!

Rose

Thanks Rosemerry

I never thought about the plastic containers - I was using them. I have corningware casseroles in small sizes I'll use them instead.

I think that using the microwave actually smells up the house less than the stove top. I just put the veggies in the container and add about a tsp or two of water - mine has a setting for fresh veg that goes by the cup, I use that setting and it just takes a couple of minutes and the cleanup is soooooooo easy (I am quite lazy at times )

Koko,
Thanks to you I will be microwaving my veggies instead of steaming them from now on! I did it last night w/broccoli and they were delicious. However, I am jealous of your fresh vegetable setting on your microwave. Would that be at a lower setting? I just nuked them on high for 1-2 minutes.
Rose