Microwave uses!

Fly Free · 11-10-2003, 02:51 PM

figured this is a good forum to post this in -- Mods: if u feel im off base, by all means feel free to move it to other forum thats more appropriate thanks!

found this to be quite interesting and informative! wanted to share with u guys -- came across this while surfing

Michele Gastl 10 Surprise Uses for Your Microwave
Make the most of this versatile kitchen appliance.

1. Disinfect and Deodorize Sponges
Soak a dirty sponge in water spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice, then heat it on high for 1 minute.

2. Toast Nuts, Bread Crumbs, Coconut
Spread them out on a plate and heat on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute. NOTE: They will continue to toast for about a minute after removal.

Michele Gastl 3. Get More Juice from Citrus Fruits
A refrigerated lemon or lime is harder to juice than one at room temperature or warmed slightly. To get the most juice, microwave citrus fruits for 20 seconds before squeezing.

4. Cook Vegetables
All vegetables can be steamed in the microwave without adding water. Place them in one layer (if possible) on a dish, cover tightly with plastic, and cook on high. The timing will vary, but check tender items, such as spinach, mushrooms, and snow peas, after 30 seconds, and crunchy ones, like carrots, after 4 minutes.

Michele Gastl 5. Decrystallize Honey
Honey that has solidified can be brought back to liquid life by uncovering the jar and heating on medium power for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

6. Partially Cook Foods for the Grill
Cook vegetables partway in the microwave, before putting them on the barbecue, to cut grilling time. Heat new potatoes for 2 minutes (prick them first), and bell peppers for 1 minute. And why wait until your next campfire to make s'mores? Put the marshmallows in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Michele Gastl 7. Disinfect Plastic Cutting Boards
Wash the board well, rub it with the cut side of a lemon, then heat for 1 minute.

8. Roast Garlic
It takes 45 minutes to roast garlic in the oven but less than 8 in the microwave. Slice off the top of the head to reveal all the cloves. Place the head in a small, deep dish, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of good olive oil. Spoon 2 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish, cover it with plastic wrap, and cook at medium power for 7 to 7 1/2 minutes. Let stand for a few minutes before unwrapping.

Michele Gastl 9. Warm Beauty Products
Warm up a hot-oil conditioning pack for your hair in about 10 to 20 seconds, or briefly heat up a facial mask — especially a creamy, moisturizing one. (Stir the mask and test the temperature with your finger before applying.) And if hot wax hardens when you're only halfway up your calf, reheat it in the microwave. It's much less messy than using a double boiler.

10. Soften Brown Sugar
Keep the sugar in its plastic packaging, add a few drops of water, and heat on medium for 10 to 20 seconds.

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Fly Free · 11-10-2003, 02:52 PM

i had figured to post that since im a nuker queen LOL

to the greatest invention in the kitchen -- the MICROWAVE!!!!

11-10-2003, 04:05 PM

Cool, interesting hints for uses with microwaves!
Most of the time, I use the microwave to heat a bowl of water for tea, or thaw some food.

Mizzou · 11-10-2003, 11:55 PM

Interesting post of Fly Free~

Sometimes, I had put the mug and messy in the mircowave! I have to clean inside to be shiny! Now I need Fly Free to teach me HOW to use the right timer or what is right thing to be in there so wont be burn or messy!

Fly Free · 11-11-2003, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzDeaf

Interesting post of Fly Free~

Sometimes, I had put the mug and messy in the mircowave! I have to clean inside to be shiny! Now I need Fly Free to teach me HOW to use the right timer or what is right thing to be in there so wont be burn or messy!

MizzDeaf -- u will be taught the tips of using hte microwave without burning or making a mess in the nuker LOL

Brian · 12-13-2003, 03:30 AM

LOL... Do you all keep your microwave clean every time you put something in there? I do try to keep the microwave clean everytime we use it.

Interesting hints, I'm going to print this out and give to my mother.

***VamPyroX*** · 12-13-2003, 10:04 AM

I should give this to the cleaning people who clean the dorm areas every day. The cleaning woman on my floor doesn't exactly clean the kitchen every day. To make things worse, no one has any respect for the microwave. If they make a mess, they leave it. Jeez!

Kalista · 12-18-2003, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I should give this to the cleaning people who clean the dorm areas every day. The cleaning woman on my floor doesn't exactly clean the kitchen every day. To make things worse, no one has any respect for the microwave. If they make a mess, they leave it. Jeez!

You need to hiring Mrs. Doubtfire to do clean the messy. Make sure, he will use Men's room.

Wolfboy · 01-11-2004, 01:40 AM

I nuke some left overs. I always get home late. Man thats lonely.

11-10-2003, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fly Free Just me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever i want to be LOL Posts: 9,100	Microwave uses! figured this is a good forum to post this in -- Mods: if u feel im off base, by all means feel free to move it to other forum thats more appropriate thanks! found this to be quite interesting and informative! wanted to share with u guys -- came across this while surfing Michele Gastl 10 Surprise Uses for Your Microwave Make the most of this versatile kitchen appliance. 1. Disinfect and Deodorize Sponges Soak a dirty sponge in water spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice, then heat it on high for 1 minute. 2. Toast Nuts, Bread Crumbs, Coconut Spread them out on a plate and heat on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute. NOTE: They will continue to toast for about a minute after removal. Michele Gastl 3. Get More Juice from Citrus Fruits A refrigerated lemon or lime is harder to juice than one at room temperature or warmed slightly. To get the most juice, microwave citrus fruits for 20 seconds before squeezing. 4. Cook Vegetables All vegetables can be steamed in the microwave without adding water. Place them in one layer (if possible) on a dish, cover tightly with plastic, and cook on high. The timing will vary, but check tender items, such as spinach, mushrooms, and snow peas, after 30 seconds, and crunchy ones, like carrots, after 4 minutes. Michele Gastl 5. Decrystallize Honey Honey that has solidified can be brought back to liquid life by uncovering the jar and heating on medium power for 30 seconds to 1 minute. 6. Partially Cook Foods for the Grill Cook vegetables partway in the microwave, before putting them on the barbecue, to cut grilling time. Heat new potatoes for 2 minutes (prick them first), and bell peppers for 1 minute. And why wait until your next campfire to make s'mores? Put the marshmallows in the microwave for 30 seconds. Michele Gastl 7. Disinfect Plastic Cutting Boards Wash the board well, rub it with the cut side of a lemon, then heat for 1 minute. 8. Roast Garlic It takes 45 minutes to roast garlic in the oven but less than 8 in the microwave. Slice off the top of the head to reveal all the cloves. Place the head in a small, deep dish, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of good olive oil. Spoon 2 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish, cover it with plastic wrap, and cook at medium power for 7 to 7 1/2 minutes. Let stand for a few minutes before unwrapping. Michele Gastl 9. Warm Beauty Products Warm up a hot-oil conditioning pack for your hair in about 10 to 20 seconds, or briefly heat up a facial mask — especially a creamy, moisturizing one. (Stir the mask and test the temperature with your finger before applying.) And if hot wax hardens when you're only halfway up your calf, reheat it in the microwave. It's much less messy than using a double boiler. 10. Soften Brown Sugar Keep the sugar in its plastic packaging, add a few drops of water, and heat on medium for 10 to 20 seconds. Try an issue of Real Simple FREE! © 2003 Time Inc. All rights reserved.

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11-10-2003, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fly Free Just me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever i want to be LOL Posts: 9,100	i had figured to post that since im a nuker queen LOL to the greatest invention in the kitchen -- the MICROWAVE!!!!

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kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	Cool, interesting hints for uses with microwaves! Most of the time, I use the microwave to heat a bowl of water for tea, or thaw some food.

11-10-2003, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mizzou Where is my car ? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: somewhere in Missouri Posts: 2,578	Interesting post of Fly Free~ Sometimes, I had put the mug and messy in the mircowave! I have to clean inside to be shiny! Now I need Fly Free to teach me HOW to use the right timer or what is right thing to be in there so wont be burn or messy!

12-13-2003, 03:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 2,447	LOL... Do you all keep your microwave clean every time you put something in there? I do try to keep the microwave clean everytime we use it. Interesting hints, I'm going to print this out and give to my mother.