Abstract: Raised platforms having microwave susceptors thereon are provided, where the platforms are separable into two or more different platform components for use in heating either a larger food product or separately heating smaller food products. When the platform is separated into platform components, support is provided adjacent the area of separation.

Abstract: Erectable platforms having microwave susceptors thereon are provided, where the platforms are convertible between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration to save costs on packaging, storage, and shipping while still providing the benefits of elevated microwave heating. When the platforms are converted to the erected configurations, mechanisms are provided to maintain the platforms in the erected configuration.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus for use in the microwave cooking of a food product is disclosed. The cooking apparatus includes a tray and a lid, both of which have susceptor surfaces in contact with the top and bottom surfaces of the food product, respectively. In addition, the tray elevates the food product from the bottom of a microwave, while the lid is unattached to the tray to permit the lid, and the susceptor surface thereon, to rise and/or fall according to any change in thickness of the food product during microwave cooking, thereby maintaining at least a portion of the susceptor surface of the lid in contact with the top surface of the food product.