Cooking with stainless steel pots and pans

[CheekyandMalolo]

From what I've researched, Teflon only emits this toxin when over heated, we have one Teflon pan, and choose to use it carefully with the extractor fan on. It isn't allowed to overheat because this toxin is also harmful to people.

[laducockatiel]

Would it be possible to microwave scrambled eggs and feed it to my bird?

[Cage Cleaner]

Would it be possible to microwave scrambled eggs and feed it to my bird?

I don't like to give scrambled eggs as a rule because of the oil. I prefer to give hardboiled.

[coolhady13]

Would it be possible to microwave scrambled eggs and feed it to my bird?

I don't like to give scrambled eggs as a rule because of the oil. I prefer to give hardboiled.

you dont have to use oil at all . you can just scramble the whites and yolks together some of the eggs will stick but the rest will be well cooked and you can feed it to your parrot

[CheekyandMalolo]

I use just a touch of milk (like a half teaspoon) and some water and zap em in the mike, work perfectly for them.

[Cage Cleaner]

Would it be possible to microwave scrambled eggs and feed it to my bird?

I don't like to give scrambled eggs as a rule because of the oil. I prefer to give hardboiled.

you dont have to use oil at all . you can just scramble the whites and yolks together some of the eggs will stick but the rest will be well cooked and you can feed it to your parrot

True, but clean up is a mess.

[CheekyandMalolo]

Not if you do it in the microwave, it doesn't stick in there

[entrancedbymyGCC]

Teflon-type coatings will only emit toxic fumes if over-heated BUT it's a lot easier to overheat them than people think. If you put a small piece of food in a pan and put it on the burner, the pan around the food may become dangerously hot even if the food isn't burning. So it is safest to get rid of all pots, pans and appliances that have it. But if that's not practical, develop a strategy to strictly minimize the risk.

To minimize sticking in a stainless steel or other non-nonstick pan:
1) Use some fat or oil
2) bring the food to be cooked to room temperature
3) use appropriate heat level for the job at hand... if you want to scramble eggs use a very low heat.
4) don't mess with the food too much! When you brown a piece of meat, it will initially stick aggressively to the pan. If you just leave it alone until a good sear has formed, it will "let go" and be much easier to move or turn, but you must be patient!

Some alternatives which are safe or at least safer and are also relatively nonstick:
* Cast iron -- when properly seasoned it releases very well, but it does take some effort to maintain. Not good for very liquid/saucey applications
* Newer ceramic nonstick surfaces -- usually marketed as "green". You want PTFE-free: PFOA-free is a good indicator, but check with the manufacturer. Cuisinart's GreenGourmet is one brand. But never use any nonstick at high heat -- you'll wreck the pan anyway. Save these for delicate jobs.
* Silicone coated or silicone constructed bakeware and utensils. Again you may need to contact a manufacturer, especially when it comes to bakeware, to find out what is in the coating. However, it is also the case that a cake pan full of batter in a well-regulated oven at cake temperatures is way less likely to overheat than a nonstick skillet with a single egg in the middle.

[parrotlover]

I use the microwave - toaster oven - George Forman grill.

I am in the south (the land of grits). I make grits in the mircrowave. When they are 5 minutes from done I make holes in them and drop and egg in each hole. Poached eggs with grits in one bowl and no skillet.

Oh yea!!!! lol I'm from Louisiana

[Bri]

So todays breakfast was a total fail. Has anyone succesfully made hashbrowns with stainless steel pans? Half of the hashbrowns ended up stuck to the bottom and in the end they didnt even cook right, so half a bag of hashbrowns went to the trash. I used oil and I also let it heat up enough before but still no luck. Then the sausage patties burnt. And I didn't even attempt to make eggs because I figured that would be a disaster too. I feel like I wont be able to cook anything with these. It also seems like the oil quickly evaporates but I don't want to use a crap ton of oil to cook my food in.

Thoughts and comments?