View Full Version : how to cook veggies safely - steamer? microwave? need recs, too
BarbieSmith
12-03-2009, 08:23 AM
I have been using a Pampered Chef microwave steamer and it is too small but now I also worry about heating in plastic (even if "safe"). Should I be?
I would love something bigger, though, so I can steam a whole head of cauliflower (or more), for example.
I would love some recommendations on what would be safest and easiest? Thanks SO much!!!
egoldber
12-03-2009, 08:28 AM
I use a stainless steel steamer insert in a pan and it works very well. The cheap kind that you can find at Bed Bath & Beyond for about $5.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Steel-Expandable-Vegetable-Steamer/dp/B00004UE8F/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1259843256&sr=8-10
JBaxter
12-03-2009, 08:36 AM
I use a stainless steel steamer insert in a pan and it works very well. The cheap kind that you can find at Bed Bath & Beyond for about $5.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Steel-Expandable-Vegetable-Steamer/dp/B00004UE8F/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1259843256&sr=8-10
This is what I use also
lizzywednesday
12-03-2009, 09:27 AM
Count me as a 3rd with the steamer insert ... plus, I still have fond memories of playing with my mom's when I was a kid. We used to pretend it was a satellite dish or a UFO, depending on our mood.
I am also big on blanching stuff like broccoli or asparagus rather than steaming, but this requires you to be good with timing.
jgenie
12-03-2009, 09:30 AM
Steamer insert here too...
Melaine
12-03-2009, 09:39 AM
I like using the rice cooker, but I am pretty sure it is aluminum!:banghead:
elliput
12-03-2009, 09:44 AM
For microwave steaming, I use Corningware. The French White 2.5 qt casserole (http://www.amazon.com/CorningWare-French-White-2-Quart-Casserole/dp/B00005B8JO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1259847789&sr=8-10) is the perfect size for a large head of cauliflower. For larger quantities, I use the pasta insert in my large stock pot on the stove top.
neeter
12-03-2009, 10:04 AM
For microwave steaming, I use Corningware. The French White 2.5 qt casserole (http://www.amazon.com/CorningWare-French-White-2-Quart-Casserole/dp/B00005B8JO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1259847789&sr=8-10) is the perfect size for a large head of cauliflower. For larger quantities, I use the pasta insert in my large stock pot on the stove top.
erica - how does this work with the corningware? do you just put a little water in the bottom and put the lid on top? i always learn so much on this board!! :) thanks!
boolady
12-03-2009, 10:42 AM
I use a stainless steel steamer insert in a pan and it works very well. The cheap kind that you can find at Bed Bath & Beyond for about $5.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Steel-Expandable-Vegetable-Steamer/dp/B00004UE8F/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1259843256&sr=8-10
This is what we use, too.
mommylamb
12-03-2009, 12:09 PM
I much prefer to do veggies in the oven than to steam them. Things like green beans or asparagus are so much better roasted.
Moneypenny
12-03-2009, 12:11 PM
erica - how does this work with the corningware? do you just put a little water in the bottom and put the lid on top? i always learn so much on this board!! :) thanks!
I'm not Erica, but that is exactly how I do it. Maybe a tablespoon of water is all you need and then they steam themselves. Generally 3-5 minutes depending on the vegetable.
Momof3Labs
12-03-2009, 12:20 PM
I do a covered corning ware dish in the microwave, too - veggies plus a small amount of water. DH steams them on the stove in a metal insert that came with one of our pots. I ordered these for him for Christmas; my mom uses one for potatoes and they come out GREAT!
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