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January 10, 2013 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google The microwave gets a bad rap in cooking circles because it tends to make most foods soggy and nearly inedible.

When it was invented, the microwave was a total game changer in the kitchen. Yet over time, scores of home cooks have delegated the appliance to reheating duties alone, when it has the potential to be ...

The microwave is a safe and convenient defrosting option when you're in a rush, but it's important to thaw meat the right way and avoid common mistakes.