Abstract: A cookware pedestal for supporting food vessels in a microwave oven includes two pan-shaped dishes joined together at their bases in a substantially mirror arrangement. Each disk is provided with a different diameter rim to a secure surface for supporting food vessels of various sizes. The pedestal supports vessels in a horizontal and elevated disposition and in the case of vessels having metallic coatings on the bottom, maintains such coating isolated to allow browning or frying of foods without any damage to the pedestal or surrounding oven chamber.