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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE
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Utensils Remarks
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only.
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Paper tower
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Should be labeled “Microwave Safe”. Some
plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
