HEATING UP IN THE MICROWAVE
Getting foods to steam without losing moisture is the trick to great microwaving!
• Place your meal onto the plate or bowl you will use
Ceramic is perfect - it helps distribute heat evenly from underneath
• Add a tablespoon of water to the food or into the plate/bowl
Consider adding sauces halfway through heating so you aren’t steaming off too much liquid
• Cover with a microwave-safe lid or a nicely damp paper towel
Do not totally seal your food - the pressure can build up to messy levels
• Heat on low or medium power. For 2-3 minutes in most cases.
High power can force steam from food too quickly and leave items dry
HEATING UP ON THE STOVE?
If you’re heating meal preps on a stove, it’s easy. Add a tiny bit of water, keep them covered, on low heat and give everything a stir or two. In 4-6 minutes your food is good to go. Hold sauces until the last 2 min.
Keep Meals Fresh
The moisture in food is what makes for fresh flavors and easy heating. A fridge is very dry and tends to draw moisture from foods. To keep meals for more than a few days, consider wrapping each in cling-wrap and storing in a drawer of your fridge where humidity is higher.