Vintage Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook – Hardcover (1981)

Up for auction is a beautiful vintage copy of the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook. Released at the height of the microwave revolution, this book wasn’t just a recipe collection—it was a guide to a new way of living. It features the vibrant, high-contrast food photography typical of the early 1980s and offers a fascinating look at how families were encouraged to use their “Carousel” microwave for everything from appetizers to full holiday roasts.

Book Highlights:

• Era-Specific Mastery: Includes recipes for dishes you might not expect to see in a microwave today, such as poached salmon, sophisticated soufflés, and whole-roasted meats.

• Instructional Guide: Features detailed charts for defrosting, heating times based on wattage, and the “Carousel” rotation method for even cooking.

• Retro Food Styling: Lavishly illustrated with full-color plates that showcase 1980s culinary presentation at its finest.

• Comprehensive Chapters: Includes sections on Appetizers, Soups, Meats, Poultry, Vegetables, and decadent Microwave Desserts.

Key Features:

• Format: Durable Hardcover with a wipe-clean glossy surface.

• Historical Value: A perfect companion for collectors of vintage Sharp appliances or mid-century kitchen memorabilia.

• Practicality: Many recipes remain incredibly useful for modern microwave owners looking for quick, one-dish meal inspiration.

Condition:

• Overall: Very good vintage condition.

• Cover: The hardcover shows minor shelf wear at the corners and light scuffing consistent with its 40+ year age. The colors remain bold and bright.

• Pages: Clean and crisp with no noted writing or highlighting. Some light natural age-toning may be present.

• Binding: Tight and secure; the spine is straight and uncreased.

Description:

Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook published by Sharp Electronics Corporation in 1981. Features recipes specifically designed for carousel microwave ovens, showcasing the revolutionary cooking technology of the early 1980s. Includes appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, desserts, and complete meals optimized for microwave cooking. Published by Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. Design and production by Cy DeCosse Creative Department. Historic cookbook from the early days of home microwave cooking when this technology was transforming American kitchens. Shows wear consistent with age. Vintage hardcover.

Copyright 1981, Sharp Plaza, Paramus, New Jersey.

Price Range: $8 – $15

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