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CASSEROLES
For best results when reheating prepared casseroles, be sure they are completely thawed before cooking and
removed from metal pan to a suitable container for use in your Microwave Oven. These then can be used on a
steam table. Here are a few guidelines to follow in casserole preparation.
1.
In preparing your own casseroles or reheating a purchased product, place greatest bulk and largest pieces of
food around the edges of the container. Do not overfill casserole or cooking dish.
2. Cover all casseroles with plate cover, lid, plastic wrap, or other suitable non-metallic material. If plastic wrap is
used, puncture or leave an open area so steam can escape.
3. Allow for heat transfer at the end of the cooking period. If possible, stir the casserole at the end of the cooking
period.
4. Add all garnishes and special toppings after heating.
Item
Quantity
Time
General Instructions
Beef Stew
8 oz.
1 min.
Same as above.
Beef Stroganoff
7 oz.
1 min.
Same as above.
Chicken A La King
8 oz.
1 min.
Same as above.
Lasagna
10 oz.
3:50 min.
Recipe should be fairly loose. Plated product should be
no higher than 1½-2 inches.
Stuffed Cabbage
7 oz.
3:50 min.
Place cabbage rolls at each end of plate, leaving center
separated. Mask with sauce, cover and heat.
Veal Parmigiana
8 oz.
1:20 min.
Distribute sauce evenly, cover and heat.
COOKING FISH
For best results: All fish or seafood items should be defrosted and cooked covered. After defrosting, brush fish with
butter or margarine, inside and out, if applicable, then season. Turn fish around half way through cooking time, if
possible. Do not overcook.
Item
Quantity
Time
General Instructions
Cod
6 oz.
1:45-3:00 min.
See above.
Salmon Steak
8 oz.
2:00-3:15 min.
See above.
Shrimp
6 oz.
2:00-3:15 min.
See above.
Stuffed Flounder
9 oz.
2:30-4:00 min.
See above.
Walleyed Pike
8 oz.
2:30-3:30 min.
See above.
Lobster Tail
7-8 oz.
2:00-3:30 min.
After defrosting, split tail lengthwise and lift meat over
the shell. Brush with butter and cover. Rotate product
quarter-turn half way through cooking time.
MEAT REHEAT
Item
Quantity
Time
General Instructions
Prime Rib
8 oz.
1:20 min.
Keep leftover prime rib in the cooler. Slice only when
ordered. Pour on au jus, cover and heat.
Roast Beef
4 oz.
40 sec.
Thinly slice beef when cold. Arrange overlapping slices.
Moisten with au jus, cover and heat.
Ham
4 oz.
40 sec.
Cut into edges of ham slice to prevent curling, moisten
with sauce, cover and heat.
