Microwavable dishes??

[Cooking4Fun]

I have had a microwavable veggie steamer but have been informed that all plastic containers will leech plastic chemicals when heated even when labeled as microwavable. What other materials can be used in a microwave? In particular looking for a sectioned plate with cover to prevent spatter.

 

[GotGarlic]

You can use ceramic or glass. You can also use a plastic cover like this on a plate or bowl to prevent splatter inside the microwave.

 

[dragnlaw]

Here's an article you might find interesting Overview of BPA

Other than my cover, similar to what GG posted, I don't micro anything in plastic mainly because they often get stained and grease when hot will stain/ruin the container.

I use glass casserole dishes that have lids. I have a variety of sizes that are easy and useable.- You can see what's going on - just incase you miscalculate the timing, .
They can store your food in them in the fridge - be sure to get ones with flat lids! Go from fridge to micro. I also always put them on paper towels in the micro, my DIL has a large silicone mat she puts hers on. I can't stand the clinking when putting them down and they serve to help with spills as well... win, win.

 

[Aunt Bea]

@Cooking4Fun Corelle makes a divided plate that may be a better option than plastic.

 

[Cooking4Fun]

Cool. I may steam my vegetables on stove with double boiler, and use a section plate for lean cuisines. Lol.

 

[pepperhead212]

I microwave frozen things in plastic, just long enough to turn the stuff out into a glass or ceramic dish. Plastic lids in some, but the food is not in contact with it.

 

[Meryl]

There is usually the microwave symbol on the dish itself, if it can be used in the microwave, like this one:

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

You can use a bamboo steamer instead of plastic in your microwave.

 

[caseydog]

Cool. I may steam my vegetables on stove with double boiler, and use a section plate for lean cuisines. Lol.

I find a microwave good for steaming veggies. I especially like it for broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus. I wrap them in wet paper towels, and microwave for a minute or two (or until it is the doneness you want).

CD