How to use your microwave to it's fullest extent, for cooking anything, with tips and tricks.
Your microwave oven can do a lot more than simply defrost and reheat foods. Try some of these tips:
You can soften hardened brown sugar by putting the open box with 1 cup of hot water and microwaving at high for 1-1/2 minute per 1/2 pound.
Is your ice cream hard as a rock? Microwave it at 30% power for 30 seconds to 1 minute for a half gallon.
Thaw frozen juices by removing the top metal lid and microwaving for 30 seconds for a 6 ounce can.
Drain fat from hamburger by cooking it in a plastic colander placed inside a casserole dish.
Meat and vegetables cook more evenly if they are cut about the same size.
Shape meat loaf into a ring (try using a bundt pan) to eliminate an undercooked center.
Melt almond bark for candy abound 2 minutes for one pound, stirring each minute.
Heat hot packs on high about 25 seconds.
Refresh stale potato chips by putting them on a plate for 30 seconds, then let stand for about one minute.
Make bread crumbs by cutting six slices of bread into cubes, put into a casserole and microwave for 6 minutes, stirring once. Crush in blender.
Melt marshmallow creme by placing whole jar in the microwave and heat on high for 35 seconds, then stirring.
Toast coconut by speading 1/2 cup on a plate and cook 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds after 2 minutes. Watch carefully as it may burn.
Scald milk by cooking 1 cup for 2 minutes stirring after one minute.
