Why You Should Never Cook Chili Peppers In the Microwave
I have been nuking food since childhood, but no one ever taught me the Rules of Microwaving. I learned not to put any metal in one when I went to…
Sorry, but Your Microwave Needs Maintenance
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) It’s easy to forget about our microwave when we’re not using it—especially since many models are compact, tucked into the corners of counters, or mounted above the…
Social Media Is Wrong About Microwaves
Photo: goffkein.pro (Shutterstock) Microwaves are convenient. Too convenient, perhaps. So convenient that some of us are suspicious of them. When these common appliances were new on the kitchen scene, there…
How to Choose the Right Microwave, Because They’re More Different Than You Think
Photo: Caftor (Shutterstock) While some of us treat our microwaves like low-quality burrito machines, new technology has made it easier to cook a wider range of foods than you might…
All the Ways You Could Be Saving Money on Your Energy Bill, but Probably Aren’t
Photo: Konstantin L (Shutterstock) Your eyes are not deceiving you; your energy bill has gone up. According to the Consumer Index Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price…
How Much Money Do You Really Save By Unplugging Appliances?
Photo: sirastock (Shutterstock) You obviously know that turning off lights and powering down electronics is one way to lower your electricity usage and, as a result, money. But what about…
The One Extra Thing You Should Always Buy From McDonald’s
Photo: URAIWONS (Shutterstock) People tend to use meal planning as an attempt to gain control over their diet and budget. Usually, they have a goal to “eat better” and “stop…
Why Your Microwave’s Defrost Function Sucks (and What to Do Instead)
Photo: Zyn Chakrapong (Shutterstock) I love having a microwave. I use mine to whip up mashed potatoes, roux for gumbo, even lemon curd. It’s a versatile appliance, and I think…
How to Make an Easy Roux in the Microwave (and Oven)
Photo: Claire Lower Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Roux is not difficult to make. Combine…
How to Microwave Leftover Pasta and Rice Without Drying It Out
Freeze! If you heat it up like this, you will dry it out.Photo: Vinicius Bacarin (Shutterstock) In recent weeks, you may have seen a recipe for a salmon rice bowl…