On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:06:35 -0400, Jean B. wrote:

> wrote:
>> I am a retired bachelor and rely heavily on a microwave oven. Just bot
>> a new 900-W one to replace my dead 600-W oven.
>>
>> Am having a little problem adjusting to the new oven and thought some of
>> you could make some helpful suggestions.
>>
>> I buy a lot of frozen peas, lima beans, corn, brussell sprouts and cook
>> only enough for one serving. For such small amounts, how much time and
>> a what power should I use. OR should I just do the old-fashioned thing
>> and start with minimums and keep going until I get the desired results??
>>
>> Biggest problem has been: cook on high power and water boils
>> over......cook on low power and it takes forever.
>>
>> If I can control the boiling over, is it better to cook short times. Or
>> is it more nutritious to cook veggies for a longer time at a lower
>> power.
>>
> Here is a site that you may find useful:
>
> http://www.microwavecookingforone.co...Directory.html
>
> For one thing, it contains conversions charts for different wattages.

a few folks here have spoken well of this book:

<http://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Gourmet-Barbara-Kafka/dp/0688157920/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1248967113&sr=8-1>

your pal,
blake