What do you actually cook in your microwave? (tomatoes, defrost, butter)

[geekduo]

I melt butter, chocolate, and marshmallows for recipes.
I also cook canned or frozen veggies or use my microwave steamer to steam fresh ones.

[andthentherewere3]

Nothing, it just doesn't taste as good as "traditional" methods. We use our microwave to heat up foods.

[Michigansnowflake]

Originally Posted by andthentherewere3

Nothing, it just doesn't taste as good as "traditional" methods. We use our microwave to heat up foods.

Ditto!

[jtur88]

Nothing, I don't own one, I don't want one, I never miss one. When I did have one, all I ever did was heat water in it, and a saucepan is just as fast, and it's easier to tell when it is hot enough. I used to take a potato to work and nuke it for lunch, but that's the only thing Ive ever cooked in one.

[mommytotwo]

other than veggies that I want steamed, or partially cooking potatoes, I don't "cook" anything in the microwave.

I was shocked when I discovered there are actually books on cooking in the microwave.

I think it should be used on a limited basis as it is *probably* bad for you.

(which is a risk I am willing to take because I am NOT giving it up)

[pitt_transplant]

Nothing! I threw mine out since the lprevious apt building had a nasty tenant that shared thier roaches with me. After moving I was totally broke because I had to replace everything. Luck shined on me and I got a nice handme down toaster oven my from my s.o.'s boss and a bunn coffee maker.
I use the toaster oven to warm things and I can make tea and instant soup with the Bunn.
I eat my fresh veggies just washed up, frozens go in the stainless steel steamer (much cheaper than the ziplock bags and better for the enviro) I tried the eggs once in a microwave..I almost threw up.
It was gross. Butter and an iron skillet for eggs only. Never a microwaved eggs again. UGH.

Im never getting a microwave again. I think it makes you snack more too. I do enough of that naturally.

[Stockyman]

Assuming you do own and use a microwave on a semi regular basis, what do you use it for? Besides the occasional reheating fast food or frozen entrée, I started using it for yams and potatoes. Pretty happy with that. Tried broccoli and might stick with that. Also did it for corn on the cob but I prefer to steam that instead.

Just curious what different foods that people here might use it for that's not the norm.

[lubby]

reheating leftovers, making rice, stove top stuffing, farina, melting butter, defrosting (sometimes) Making those steam in a bag veggies.

[maggie2101]

Cooking veggies, frozen or fresh, reheating, frozen dinners.

[Hedgehog_Mom]

I thaw meat in the microwave, and cook steamable bags of frozen veggies.

My kids cook burritos in the microwave all the time.