Is this dish safe for use in my microwave?

This is one area where we find a lot of confusion: what sorts of plates, bowls and dishes can be used in a microwave without harming them?

Most cookware or tableware these days will be marked as microwave safe; but beware of anything with a gold or silver coloured trim or patterning, these won't damage the microwave but you can get some spectacular "fireworks" from the shiny trim (and damage the utensil too).

Here's a link to a useful guide on how to tell if a utensil is microwave safe: http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/food/cooking/dish.html