Reddit reviews Nordic Ware Deluxe Plate Cover
We found 8 Reddit comments about Nordic Ware Deluxe Plate Cover. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Protects against food splatter while cooking and keeps food Warm after cookingFits dinner plates up to 10 inches in diameter, covers Dimensions are interior Dimensions 10.25 x 10.25 inches and exterior Dimensions 11 x 11 inchesBpa and Melamine free plastic; do not use under the broiler or on stovetop burners.Top rack dishwasher safeMade in the USAItem Shape: Round
I personally use wooden utensils in place of silicone ones. They equally don't scratch up non-stick surfaces and can be more affordable.
I'd also get a stainless steel high walled pot like this. It doubles as a frying pan and a sauce pan, which means less storage and clutter. I do 90% of my cooking in this.
Like others have said a crock pot or Instant Pot. I have both and if I had to choose one I'd get the Instant Pot. It does more faster.
If you like making smoothies, purees or sauces a blender can be invaluable. But outside of that it's not necessary. I've been a home cook for a decade and only recently got one because I wanted to experiment with making my own hot sauce.
I would also get a few wide mouthed mason jars. They make for fancy cups, great storage for meal prep, or fermenting/pickling. I'd get a few 16 oz and 32 oz. Not an absolute necessity unless you're into fermenting/pickling. If you just need meal prep storage then any glass container will do fine. I prefer glass because it's safer for microwaving.
Also a really nice to have is a splatter guard for your microwave like this. It has the added bonus of steaming your food a little and of course keeps your microwave clean.
A spice rack will keep your spices organized and can add a world of flavor to your cooking even if you're just making beans and chicken breast all the time. Something like this will get you started.
Stay away from as many single-use gadgets as you can. They'll just end up breaking on you and cluttering up your limited kitchen space.
Other kitchen tips to make cooking cheaper/easier/quicker without spending extra money include reusing glass jars (pasta sauce, oil, etc.), having a dedicated rag/towel for wiping up oil and grease, and planning out meals in advance whether it's writing them down on paper or making food in bulk. Like any other skill it takes practice and time to get it down right. I've burnt plenty of things when I first started. Have fun!
What I usually do is put a little glass of water and the food in the microwave and then put one of these on top of it all. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004W4UQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1502121964&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=microwave+cover&dpPl=1&dpID=41T7u4amH4L&ref=plSrch
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Do people not have those microwave plate covers? Keeps your microwave clean, and I think it also cooks your food better.
Get a few of these in different sizes, heights. They are a lifesaver.
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Or you could just put something over it like a paper towel. I don't get why people have such an issue doing this.
"That doesn't help the environment, Groggy! Maybe some of us don't want to use napkins/paper towels because it's wasteful!"
OK? Then buy a $10 microwave cover (or, if you want the cheaper alternative, a $3 cover) from Amazon...it's resuable, it rinses off, and you don't have to wait 10 minutes to heat up a bowl of soup. And yes, I own one.
It's faster to cook it on regular heat and let it stand for a minute than putting it on low and waiting way longer.
Edit: Downvoting it doesn't make it any less true. And if you're going to downvote, please chime in with why you think having a reusable cover is a bad thing.
Just a bunch of spiteful people on this site anymore.
Just use a microwave cover, won't need cleaning, if at all, for a long time.
https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Plate-11-Inch/dp/B00004W4UQ
Plate cover buddy, decrease your slob game by 100%.