Microwave cooking containers with shielding

A container comprising:

• at least one compartment comprising:
• a material transparent to microwave energy;
• a base comprising a shape having a perimeter;
• and
• at least one sidewall extending from the perimeter of the base at an angle therefrom and having an upper edge, the at least one compartment comprising a first shield comprising a material opaque to microwave energy disposed on an inner or outer surface of the base and the at least one sidewall;
• and
• a lidding comprising a second shield comprising a material opaque to microwave energy disposed on the lidding, wherein upon sealing of the lidding on the at least one compartment, an edge of the second shield is at a distance of at least one eighth of an inch from the at least one sidewall.

A container comprising:

• a first compartment comprising:
• a material substantially transparent to microwave energy, the material formed to have a base and at least one sidewall;
• and
• a first shield comprising a material substantially opaque to microwave energy disposed only on an inner or an outer surface of the base of the first compartment;
• a second compartment at least partially surrounding the first compartment;
• and
• a lidding to cover the first compartment, the lidding comprising a second shield comprising a material opaque to microwave energy disposed on the lidding.