55Tips for roasting and grillingCasseroles, gratinsThe table applies to dishes placed in a cold oven.Place the casserole in microwaveable cookware onthe cooking compartment floor.Use large shallow cookware for casseroles andgratins. Food takes longer to cook in narrow, deepcontainers and browns more on top.Casseroles and gratins should be left to cook in theoven for an additional 5 minutes after the oven hasbeen switched off.The table does not contain information for the weightof the roast.For small roasts, select a higher temperature and a shorter cookingtime. For larger roasts, select a lower temperature and a longercooking time.This is how you can tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carryout a “spoon test.” Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feelsfirm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cookedfor a little longer.The roast looks good but the juices are burnt. Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.The roast looks good but the juices are too clear andwatery.Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid.The roast is not well-done enough. Carve the roast. Prepare the gravy in the roasting dish and place theslices of roast meat in the gravy. Finish cooking the meat using themicrowave only.Dish Amount Cookware Height MicrowavewattsCookingtime inminutesType ofheatingTemperature°F (°C)Casseroles, sweet, e.g. quarksoufflé with fruitApprox.3.3 lb(1500 g)Flat ovenproofdish ca. 2 in(50 mm)height, e.g.tart pan0 180 W 25-35 Z 265 - 300 (130-150)Savory casseroles made fromcooked ingredients(e.g. pasta bake)Approx.2.2 lb(1000 g)Flat ovenproofdish ca. 2 in(50 mm)height, e.g.9 in x13 incasserole0 600 W 20-30 Z 320 - 375 (160-190)Savory casseroles made fromraw ingredients (e.g. potatogratin)Approx.2.4 lb(1100 g)Flat ovenproofdish ca. 2 in(50 mm)height, e.g.9 in x13 incasserole0 600 W 25-35 R 340 - 355 (170-180)