I have a microwave and use it for popcorn. I rarely use it to heat up food. It creeps me out that food can get hot in 30 seconds. I put leftovers in a pot/pan, sprinkle a little water and heat on the stove or in oven.
Now I have a microwave cuz i have the room, but didn’t for the last decade. Nice for heating up leftovers, and thawing ice cream and softening butter. CH is right, a food processor is much more valuable.
Cook’s magazine is pretty nice, too. They have pictures and everything! LOL! I’ve gotten a few great recipes that I use over and over from them. I get a subscription every couple of years and save them. Very useful.
You don’t need a microwave. I have never owned one. They’re nice for heating things up, but not necessary. The Cuisinart on the other hand is totally worthwhile for a number of things.
“Get a meat thermometer. That’s all you need, plus a nice cast iron frying pan.”
And some decent knives – paring, chef’s at the very least.
I have a microwave and use it for popcorn. I rarely use it to heat up food. It creeps me out that food can get hot in 30 seconds. I put leftovers in a pot/pan, sprinkle a little water and heat on the stove or in oven.
“What is a food processor used for?”
Food processing.
🙂
Now I have a microwave cuz i have the room, but didn’t for the last decade. Nice for heating up leftovers, and thawing ice cream and softening butter. CH is right, a food processor is much more valuable.
Meat thermometer is KEY! I learned the hard way!!
We actually spent three weeks in the Canadian Rockies based on an article in Gourmet. Way back when. Gonna miss it.
Cook’s magazine is pretty nice, too. They have pictures and everything! LOL! I’ve gotten a few great recipes that I use over and over from them. I get a subscription every couple of years and save them. Very useful.
“I just want to make a good steak.”
Get a meat thermometer. That’s all you need, plus a nice cast iron frying pan.
What is a food processor used for?
You don’t need a microwave. I have never owned one. They’re nice for heating things up, but not necessary. The Cuisinart on the other hand is totally worthwhile for a number of things.