Corn Tortillas are the most versatile flatbread that is healthy and can be used to make many dishes. I use them for making burritos, enchiladas, pizza, corn chips, chimichangas and many other things. As compared to the tortilla straight from the refrigerator, a warm tortilla is more supple to eat. So you should heat them before you spread vegetables, beans or meat on the tortillas. … Read more

Toaster strudel is available in the grocer’s freezer section and it combines the taste of a flaky, buttery crust with fruit flavor along with a drizzle of sweet icing. This is loved by most people who want convenient food as it is easy to make and requires heating only. To microwave a toaster strudel 30 seconds are required. While microwaving it, stop the timer after 15 seconds … Read more

Kitchen appliances like microwaves, induction ovens, refrigerators, etc. are the common and favorite hangouts of ants. Ants are attracted to microwaves as there are often food spills left in them. As soon as you spot an ant in the microwave, you need to take action before the whole colony of ants moves in. It is a little tricky to get rid of ants in the … Read more

Microwaves like any other electrical appliances have fuses to operate safely. In case the operating conditions become unsafe, fuses blow to protect the microwave and the user of the appliance. Microwave fuse blown symptoms are – Microwave is not working at all. No response on pressing any buttons or touchpad. The reason for blowing of microwave fuse depends on when it happens. It can happen … Read more

To get a convenient and efficient heating experience on the road, an RV microwave is the best. With its help, any RV becomes more comfortable as the range of options regarding the food increases. An RV microwave uses around 1100 to 1500 watts if the cooking capacity of the microwave is 600 to 1000 watts. In an RV, many appliances are used and the watts … Read more

A microwave oven that is mounted over a cooktop has a ventilation system that helps in removing the cooking odors, moisture, and smoke that are generated from the cooking surface. This ventilation system can either be an external vent that has a duct or may recirculate air back into the kitchen and has no duct. A recirculating microwave is a unit that is equipped with … Read more

One of the important appliances in homes all over the country is the microwave. It helps in cooking and reheating food in very little time. The inside part of the cooking chamber is covered with a thin sheet known as a waveguide. The waveguide cover is a metallic sheet that helps in cooking the food in the microwave by allowing the energy waves to pass to … Read more

Corn on the cob is a must accompaniment in the summer picnics and BBQs. It can be cooked easily and within minutes in a microwave. For cooking corn on the cob in a microwave, I always make use of a Pyrex dish as it is microwave-safe. To microwave corn on the cob in a Pyrex dish, follow the easy steps mentioned below: Take a large Pyrex … Read more

Candle making is a fun hobby for me which makes me feel relaxed and I hope this is the same for those who love to do creative things. Even beginners can do it comfortably with the correct instructions. The first thing to do in making a candle at home is to melt it and yes, you can do it in an easy way in a microwave. … Read more

A microwave is a common household appliance that needs to be scraped eventually when it either becomes old or breaks down. A microwave worth in scrap metal is about $3 – $10. Old microwaves are priced less as they are composed of light iron only and this is considered the cheapest kind of metal. If you disassemble the microwave first and separate its composite parts, … Read more

All the bacon lovers will have lots of bacon in their freezer but before cooking them, you will need to defrost them. If you are wondering how to defrost bacon quickly without a microwave, you have landed on the right place. The fastest way to defrost bacon is in a microwave but if you do not want to do so, there are other equivalent good ways … Read more

Popcorn is one of the favorite snacks for many people and it is super easy to make in a microwave. Generally, it takes 2-3 minutes to prepare popcorn in a microwave without a bag but depending on the wattage of the microwave and the number of popcorn kernels, time can vary a little. To make popcorn in the microwave without a bag, you will require- … Read more

Saran wrap is a kind of cling film or plastic wrap that is used to cover food and prevent it from getting contaminated. Since it is used in a vast number of cases, most of us wonder, is saran wrap microwave safe? Yes, saran wrap is microwave safe as saran wrap ensures that all the safety guidelines and precautions as indicated by FDA are adhered … Read more

Microwaves are associated with high-speed cooking and reheating any kind of food but the electromagnetic waves emitted in the microwave can heat the plates. The water molecules in the microwave get heated and excited by these waves, so if the plate used in the microwave has moisture, it will get hot to touch. For the question, does Porcelain get hot in microwave? No, porcelain does not … Read more

A microwave clock helps to know the time when you do not have a watch or clock nearby. Sometimes if the power of the microwave goes off, the clock may behave abnormally. It may either run fast or slow. The reason behind the microwave clock running fast is explained below. Microwave clocks are digital clocks and most of them are frequency-based. North America is on a … Read more

An over the range microwave is equipped with a ventilation system to manage odors, moisture, and smoke that arise while you cook on the stove. Yes, over the range microwave vent outside however there can be another ventilation system in which the air is simply recirculated back into the kitchen. When the OTR is vented outside, it has a physical vent installed through which the … Read more

Amps mean current drawn which depends on the input power rating of the microwave. When the input power rating is high, the current drawn by the microwave will be more. A 900 watt microwave uses 11.25 amps of current. The amps use by an electronic appliance is calculated by using the formula- Amp = Power Rating (Watt) / Voltage (V)  To use this formula, the … Read more

An over-the-range microwave or OTR is the one that can be installed over the stove. This appliance frees up the counter space and results in the neat, streamlined look of the kitchen. Most of the time, the over the range microwave comes with mounting brackets on which the appliance can be installed. By going through the template and instructions, one can easily install it. However, … Read more

For smaller kitchens, a classic choice for most of us is the over-the-range microwave, also known as OTR microwaves. Since it is tucked away neatly over the stove, it also acts as a hood vent. These save a lot of space and are relatively inexpensive as well. For those who wanted to know, are over-the-range microwaves out of style? Please note, no, over the range microwaves … Read more

There may be some moments when you are in a super rush and you need to get ready but there are no clean socks to wear in your wardrobe. At that time, most of us will have a question, can you dry socks in the microwave? Well, the answer to this is yes, you can dry socks in the microwave but don’t expect great results. … Read more