How to Use Your Microwave for More Than Defrosting

If you're like most people, you only use your microwave for two things – defrosting food, and heating it up. Microwaves are very energy efficient however, and using yours more often, for things other than defrosting, can save you a lot of money over time. A microwave steamer is a great way to cook chicken, fish, or vegetables, particularly if you are looking for low fat cooking methods. Microwaves are also great for baking cakes the kids will love, or for baking potatoes the quick and easy way. If placed on a microwave drip tray, bacon will crisp up nicely in the microwave, and did you know that it's easy to make white sauce in the microwave? Simply melt butter with seasonings, then stir in a little flour, to make a roux. Add milk, and stir to mix, then place in the microwave. Remove every thirty seconds to stir and check consistency, and, in minutes, you'll have a great white sauce.