Do you own a microwave? Probably, since it is estimated that over 90% of
the nation's households have one. But did you know that recent research
has shown that because of the lack of power that it uses, compared with
conventional cooking methods, the microwave works out the cheapest of
all the cooking appliances? And with energy costs spiraling to
unthinkable levels, it seems that the microwave's moment has come - and
not before time. Because of its energy efficiency isn't it time to use
it every day creatively rather than just warming up leftovers?
There are countless dishes that are done beautifully, and completely, in
a microwave. Vegetables cook perfectly, losing fewer nutrients than in a
pan and fish is generally regarded better done in the microwave than
poached or steamed.
So with that in mind this collection of both time-honored and newly
created microwave compatible favorites is here for you to enjoy - they
represent years of mid-week and special occasion eating developed by the
author for her husband and herself, for the numerous times when a speedy
dish was required to feed a friend at lunch or when eating alone. We
hope you will enjoy the selection.
