How to Reheat Leftovers in the Oven

In an attempt to be learn how to live without electricity, I needed to figure out how to reheat things in the oven. It takes a lot longer than the microwave, but I think waiting for your food is something that is beneficial. I also think that it has long been forgotten. In this world, food is always at your fingertips. This is probably the reason for a lot of health problems. All that aside, I have been using the oven to reheat things. So, here is how I do it:

Directions:

• Place the food you wish to reheat in an oven safe dish (glass, cast iron, stainless steel, stone)
• Set the oven at 250-350°F. The higher the temperature, the more likely the outside is to burn. The lower the temperature, the longer it will take, but you are less likely to burn the outside. 
• Place the dish in the oven. 
• It could take anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 or more. It really depends on what you're reheating. How do you you tell it's done?

Stick a fork or knife in it, and wait 5 seconds.

Feel the tines. Are they cold? Then the food hasn't heated long enough. Are they hot? The food has been reheated all the way through. 

I know this is common sense, but don't touch the pan when it comes out of the oven. I always get the urge to grab the pan with my hand for leverage when removing the food from the dish. I haven't burned myself... yet. 

If you want your food to get crispy, this is the best way to reheat it. Example, leftover fries (I always get sweet potato fries when available... mmmmm!) are all soggy and flimsy. If you reheat them in the oven, they will crisp up.