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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| replacement for microwave convection oven | 2/24/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: Our 21 year old Panasonic Genius microwave convection oven that we have placed in a cabinet ... A: Hey Iris, if you're sure you want a combination microwave/ convection Google the net for microwave ... | ||
| Roasting grains or pulses | 2/22/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: Sir, Recently i have purchased LG's7645B Microwave oven, Can you please tell me how would i roast ... A: place 1-cup of the pulses or grains in a 4-cup heatproof glass or ceramic dish and microwave on high ... | ||
| a doubt | 2/21/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: what do you mean by 70% OF THE POWER Of the microwave? A: Most microwave ovens have variable power settings, usually from 100% to 10%. Some, however may only ... | ||
| baking in microwave | 2/1/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i have to make cake in microwave, please tell me what kind of pan should i use? and at what ... A: cakes bake beautifully by microwave. The best pan is a ring pan with a space in the center but any ... | ||
| Crack in microwave door | 2/1/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I have a 15-year old microwave that for several years has had a 3-inch crack in the door thanks to a ... A: Hey Suzanne, well I think it's time to get a new microwave oven. They are so inexpensive these days ... | ||
| Microwave fan switch off | 1/30/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I recently purchased 30SC2 microwave from IFB. I noticed that after a heating/cooking cycle is over ... A: strange....the only time I've had the cooling fan stay on after cooking is when I use the convection ... | ||
| LG MICROWAVE COOKING SYSTEM | 1/23/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: Sir, I have recently bought LG 2861 25L subject oven. I wish to know whether this model is ... A: Hey Roy, if your oven has convection it will have an indication on the control panel showing conv. ... | ||
| baking a egg cake in microwave | 1/22/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i have IFB 20 ltr. convection microwave...please guide me how to bake a egg cake in this ... A: since convection ovens cook a bit faster than conventional ovens, I suggest that you bake your bread ... | ||
| Microwave Ratings | 1/22/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I note that our existing microwave which is 20 years old and ready to be replaced has a 1350 watt ... A: Hey John, The wattage indicated on your old oven is the amount of power the oven uses to produce ... | ||
| pizza in microwave | 1/19/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: how do i cook pizza in microwave oven ? A: Hey Ibrahim, proper pizza must have a hot oven to make it properly so using only a microwave will ... | ||
| baking a egg cake in microwave | 1/16/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i have IFB 20 ltr. convection microwave...please guide me how to bake a egg cake in this ... A: I'm not sure what you are referring to as an "egg cake". I have a recipe for an egg cake in one of ... | ||
| dehydrating chicken for my dog in microwave | 1/12/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: how do you do this A: Hey Terry, don't you just love making treats for your canine friend. Chicken treats are great for ... | ||
| sharp model # R1830 carousel 11/convection | 1/10/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: We have this model microwave oven in our moter home. This is the only oven we have and I have not ... A: Hey Pat, how lucky you are to have a microwave for your cooking in your motor home. Roast chicken is ... | ||
| MICROWAVE POWER SETTINGS HOW TO | 1/9/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: EXAMPLE:Cooking rice: 5 minutes full pwr. 20 minutes 50% HOW to set it up ?!?! Have PWR button have ... A: Hey Sam, for a 2 cycle program most microwaves work by entering the time - 5 minutes then the power, ... | ||
| cake preparation in non-convection type microwave oven | 1/4/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I have just read an answer in allexperts.com about cake preparation in non-convection type microwave ... A: Hey Rathindranath, wax is not affected by microwave energy. You can test this by placing a chunk of ... | ||
| Sharp - R-7H55 (G) | 1/4/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: My friend gave me a microvave before leaving this city and I saw the model behind the m/w as ... A: all microwave ovens work the same so no matter what model you have all it does is apply heat to ... | ||
| heat settings | 1/4/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: At what power percentage is roast? A: if you're referring to a setting on your oven for "roast" it is usually about 70% but can differ ... | ||
| recipe book | 1/3/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: You mentioned in a post a microwave/convection cookbook that you published. I would like ... A: Ah Jurhee, you wonderful talented person. Check my website, jumpstartcooking.com for info on book ... | ||
| Manual | 1/1/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: ) I've just been given a Delta microwave oven MD41283, but there is no user manual with it:((( Can ... A: have you tried goggling Delta microwave? this might help. Meanwhile, here are some general rules. ... | ||
| Microwave cooking | 1/1/2008 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I have an IFB microwave & I am really confused when to use the different modes in it. It gives me ... A: assuming you mean convection when you say convention, I'll try to help. Most of your cooking will be ... | ||
| qw71x of samsung micro oven works? | 12/30/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: A: All microwave ovens work the same. They create heat in food by vibrating the water molecules within ... | ||
| baking a cake | 12/24/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: can i bake a cake in a microwave oven, when my conventional oven is damaged?, if yes can i use the ... A: yes indeed you can bake a beautiful cake by microwave.l It'll be lighter and more moist than if ... | ||
| regarding bakeware for microwave/convection oven | 12/21/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: Can you please clarify whether i can use non-stick carbon steel bake ware in a microwave+convection ... A: you can use any metal, glass, or ceramic cookware when cooking using convection only. For microwave ... | ||
| Convection mode | 12/20/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I have a LG Microwave Oven which has option for Microwave,Grill and Combination mode. Now what if i ... A: from your question I understand that your oven is a combination microwave/grill, but does not have ... | ||
| pizza in a microwave grill | 12/16/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: How to make a pizza in microwave grill? A: I assume you are referring to a device that you preheat in your microwave and then cook pizzas, meat ... | ||
| re-frosting food | 12/16/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I heard hundreds of times that once you defrost food then you should not refrost it. But no one ... A: There is no reason not to refreeze foods. The problem is that every time you defrost and refreeze ... | ||
| roatsting pecans | 12/15/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: how long to do pecans for roasting in microwave? A: you haven't told me how many you want to roast. But try this; in a 2-cup glass or ceramic bowl, toss ... | ||
| convection microwaves | 12/10/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: I have heard concerns regarding a potential(?)health hazard from using convection ... A: I'm always totally baffled as to where and how these rumors start. All microwave ovens are made of ... | ||
| explosion in microwave that blew door open | 12/9/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: My babysitter burnt some popcorn in the microwave. I read that if you heat up vinegar in the ... A: sorry about your mishap. Your oven is perfectly safe to use for delicious, convenient cooking. To ... | ||
| Microwave baking and Grilling | 12/5/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: ., My name is Nisha..I live in Japan.I bought a microwave oven of maximum 700 watts.I would like to ... A: Hey Nisha, The recipes you are getting on the internet are for baking in a conventional oven where ... | ||
| Microwave baking and Grilling | 12/5/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: ., My name is Nisha..I live in Japan.I bought a microwave oven of maximum 700 watts.I would like to ... A: I can't believe the number of questions I'm receiving about baking cakes; especially from ... | ||
| Microwave baked cake | 12/4/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i would like to know what power should i set for the microwave when i bake a cake..should it be 650W ... A: Hey Angela, you have a power range of 100 to 10% and as I explained the magnetron tube(microwave ... | ||
| Microwave baked cake | 12/3/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i would like to know what power should i set for the microwave when i bake a cake..should it be 650W ... A: Hey Angela, I have never heard of a microwave oven with more than one wattage. That can range from ... | ||
| Microwave baked cake | 12/3/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i would like to know what power should i set for the microwave when i bake a cake..should it be 650W ... A: cakes baked by microwave are superb; light and moist. The best pan is a glass, plastic, or glass ... | ||
| slow cooker | 12/3/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: could not find anywhere that talks about slow cookers so I thought I would see if u could answer my ... A: Hey Donna, I'm not familiar with this brand slow cooker but they all work the same. The metal ... | ||
| potato chip maker for microwave oven | 12/2/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: where can I buy/order a microchip holder/maker (NOT) plastic they just melt, but new high temp ... A: Hey Garth, many moons ago I invented a microwave dehydrator that mades 3 racks full of potato chips. ... | ||
| microwave cooking | 11/29/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i am from india.plz tell me how to set a convection microwave to the various options available for ... A: Hey Muscan, we lived in Bombay for a while and we love India, especially the food. A cake eh? Well ... | ||
| Microwave over the sink | 11/28/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: My son wants to put his microwave over the sink and plans to install a shelf for that purpose. ... A: I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THAT!!! The person who told you this ridiculous premise was ... | ||
| Microwave over the sink | 11/26/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: My son wants to put his microwave over the sink and plans to install a shelf for that purpose. ... A: where do these ideas start? There's no reason not to mount a microwave or toaster or TV or anything ... | ||
| microwave ovens | 11/25/2007 | Donovan Fandre |
| Q: i am doing an engineering project on the history of microwave ovens and a project requirement is to ... A: several years ago there was talk about making a microwave oven with variable frequency so you could ... | ||
Donovan Fandre
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I had the only nationally televised cooking series on microwave cooking that aired on PBS and The Learning Channel for 8 years and I`ve also written 5 best selling microwave cookbooks. I have been cooking by microwave for over 30 years and have accumulated expertise in cooking, defrosting, reheating, craft activities with microwave, dehydrating, and generally everything and anything pertaining to microwave use.
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Past/Present clients
Rubbermaid, Del Monte, Alaska Fish & Seafood, Sugar Council, LG Electronics
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