a microwavable container useful in the microwave heating of items , particularly foodstuffs , comprises readily separable components . an outer shell which will remain relatively cool and , therefore , capable of being handled , is flexibly hinged to an inner shell capable of sustaining high temperatures . the inner shell rotatably folds about the flexible hinge in such a way that it is arranged in a substantially spaced relation to the outer shell and is releasably secured to the outer shell . the outer shell is made of a first microwavable polymeric material . the inner shell is made of a second microwavable polymeric material which is different from the first microwavable polymeric material . a consumer may heat a food product in the inner shell of the present invention without risking contact with that inner shell when the inner shell becomes hot . after use , the components are readily separable for separate recycling processes .