Ferrite heating apparatus

The method of heating a food body using microwave energy, comprising the steps of:

• shielding said food body in an interior region defined by first and second corrugated pan-shaped metallic members having peripheral portions that are substantially parallel to each other, said first member being positioned above said second member, said second member being supported by a microwave transparent base, said first member being pivotally movable with respect to said base;
• exposing a ferrite microwave energy absorber adhered to the upper surface of said first member to microwave energy to generate heat therein;
• and
• conducting said heat through said first member to heat said food body positioned in said region.

A utensil for heating food in a microwave oven, comprising:

• a metal container having substantially vertical sides;
• a metal cover having a corrugated top;
• said cover further having substantially vertical sides spaced from and substantially parallel to said sides of said container for forming a microwave choke to shield the interior of said container from microwave energy;
• a microwave absorbing layer comprising ferrite bonded to the upper surface of said top;
• a microwave transparent base supporting said container in an elevated position, said base having legs to allow air to flow underneath said container, said base having two grooved vertical columns;
• and
• said cover having two microwave transparent posts extending horizontally from opposite sides therefrom, said posts respectively engaging said grooves for providing horizontal alignment between said container and said cover.