Surprising Ways to Use Your Microwave

Peeled Garlic

Trouble peeling garlic? Pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds, and the cloves will slide right out of their skins.

Juicing Lemons

Is your lemon being stubborn to juice? Warm it in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until it softens, and then you'll juice it easily..

Cry-Free Onion Chopping

Cut the ends off the onion and microwave it for 45 seconds. You can then chop it without tearing up.

Soften Honey

If your honey is hard and clumpy, remove the metal lid (never microwave metal), and heat the jar for two minutes. The honey will become liquid and smooth.

Herb Preservation

If your herbs are moist or wet, they won't keep in the fridge. Wrap them in a paper towel, microwave for half a minute, and allow them to dry. They'll last longer in the fridge this way.

Soaking Lentils or Beans

Forgot to soak your lentils or beans overnight? Place them in a bowl of water, add a pinch of baking soda, and microwave for about ten minutes. Let them rest for about 40 minutes before using.

Frothy Milk

Fill a glass jar halfway with milk and microwave it for a minute. Seal the jar, shake for half a minute, and enjoy frothy milk.

Peeled Tomatoes

Microwave the tomato for about 30 seconds, let it rest for a few minutes, and peel the skin off easily.

Cooking Potatoes

Pierce the potato with four toothpicks to make it stand on four legs. Microwave for 10 minutes and it’s ready to eat.

Reviving Pastries

Bought pastries gone stale? Microwave them for 10 seconds to enjoy warm and fresh pastries.