What do you do about oil-based dressings getting hard in frig since you can't warm up in microwave?
380201
Take the dressing out of the fridge 10-15 min before serving then shake that should be enough time for the oil and vinegar to come to temp and mix again.
380202
Hmmm ... maybe I'm breaking the rules? First, I make olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and herbs, salad dressing so I don't store it in the fridge. (I understand if you use garlic then you do store it in the fridge, and for only a short time). And second, I did try keeping it in the fridge and it solidified, so I used the microwave for just a few seconds to get it back to room temp. It did not seem to harm the shaker, at least for now anyway. Hope that helps.
380203
The only oil I've had harden was olive oil, if let it sit out for a bit it will go back to oil, then serve. Canola oil is good in refrig. I'm going to try half olive oil and half canola and see how that works. I love these dressing bottles, and home made dressing is so much better than store bought.
380204
You can leave the dressing on the counter until it comes to room temperature, or you could run hot water over the base of the shaker, or fill a bowl with hot water and set the shaker in the bowl. If I were using a hot water method, I would be careful to leave the shaker under hot faucet water or in a bowl of hot water only long enough for the dressing to be fluid....not warm or hot. Also shake the dressing during the warming process .
380205
I only make oil based dressings1) Oil based are so easy I usually make them nightly, wheat her sump,e vi ager and oil with garlic salt and pepper or the vrench version with a little Dijon and lemon juice it's easy...2) I you want to make larger quantities must take your dressing out of the fridge 30 min before you plan on on using ; )Good luck!Susan
380206
I don't store my olive oil dressing in the fridge. However, if you do, you can simply put the OXO dressing server in a container of hot water, and it should melt your oil to a usable consistency.
380207
I haven't had a problem with oils hardening in the refrigerator except for olive oil. No answer for olive oil.
380208
I don't put it in the refrigerator. I just make smaller batches of dressing so it won't go bad.
380209
I store my oil-based dressing in a cabinet. Oil based dressings don't need to be stored in the fridge, unless you put some dairy in them.
2142365
Yeah that is a tough one. I use low heat and organic coconut oil. May help.
713653
Put a couple tablespoons in a microwave safe bowl. Heat to warm not boiling. Pour over your popcorn just like at the movies.
661125
If you want it to be warm, you can microwave it like butter. If you just want it to be melted down so you can rub into your skin or hair, all you have to do is rub it with your hands. Your body temperature will melt it pretty fast. If you want the product to be a liquid and not a solid, I would suggest storing it in a warm area in your home above 78 degrees.
493979
No refrigeration. The first time I used it, I put it in the fridge as I would any other open bottle of dressing and the oil solidified and clogged the bottle. I had to wait until it became room temperature to pour it on my salad. 15 minutes was not enough, it took more like 2 hours for me.
522213
I tried baby food (porridge) it works fine. It might also depend on the consistency of the dressing, should be fine I guess.
2232672
I don't think you can should warm the bottle in the microwave....maybe in a cup of warm water. The honey pours easily out of the bottle cap without warming though. I use it for cooking all the time and it comes out quickly and easily.
1294033
Sorry. That was my experience exactly. I microwaved for the max time and it was only warm, not nearly hot enough to keep a meal warm through a plate. I will be looking for something electric next time.
1582361
I never refrigerate it, I just leave it in the pantry and I've never had any problem with it going bad. But I'd suggest trying an ice cream scoop to get it out of the jar when it's cold. You could probably microwave the whole jar but I don't know how it would affect the quality if you kept doing that to the whole container every time you want to use it.
2274273
I don't know and I don't have any to try. I looked at the manual and it doesn't warn against this but does warn against using resealable plastic bags. The instructions mentions acceptable containers as long as they can withstand 212 degrees Fahrenheit. It takes about an hour to heat up something refrigerated. My guess is to heat a bean bag thing (filled with buckwheat or rice), maybe 30 minutes. You could possibly try putting the bean bag in a flat bottom container with a lid to prevent direct contact with the heating element.
2031877
L. Carroll, have you purchased this and tried it in the microwave...we desperately need a butter dish that will not heat up and melt the tender bottom of the butter when nuked.
1516770
I warmed them in a pan. They cooked extremely quick. I haven't tried in a microwave. They are very thin so they do break. Inedible raw.
340699
I strongly suggest contacting the manufacturer. My opinion, however, would be that if there was any food touching the cover, the food might get too hot and damage the cover.
1374485
No, it is in a coconut oil base and coconut oil hardens into a solid a solid form when at room temperature or colder. Just carry it with you into the shower or put the bottle into a warm bowl of water. It will soften up within a minute and you will be able to pour it. Do not microwave it as this "nukes" the nutrients and lessens the potency.
1237435
Just pop it in the microwave for a couple of seconds. The soap will soften. Just don't over do it with the microwave.
1957021
Collette, wash it out and dry it well................fill it almost to the top and bake it in the oven at 325 for a hour or so. let it cool and throw the oil away. Wipe it dry and it should be good to go.
1541729
When reheating in plastic I never use the automatic microwave settings.The tend to heat oils in the food until they are hot enough to melt or pit the plastic. Spaghetti in red sauce is a common problem food; curries can be too.Heat gently a couple of minutes at a time and never above half power. The thicker the curry or food the lower the power, often 1/3 (3).I eat looted of curry and strongly flavored foods and my bowls are OK.Some colour staining from turmeric but it fades away ,