[manachar]

Or:

4. Learn how to use the power setting of the microwave to ensure even heating.

[jrootabega]

I think you misunderstand the mindset of microwave burrito eaters.

[thrashh]

I microwave a burrito ’cus I want a burrito now.

Mouth be damned.

[Rebelgecko]

I've found that a good happy medium is to put something in the microwave for half the recommended time, then move it to the oven for half the recommended oven time.

[nemo44x]

There are hybrid microwave/oven combos today that essentially do this. They run a low microwave function while also baking your food.

They’re commonly called “speed ovens”. I have one and it’s a nice thing to use for various things.

[wincy]

Good point.

Do you think I could get rid of my electric stove in my kitchen, then use that plug and buy a 4000W microwave to get it to heat up even faster instead?

[saalweachter]

It was life changing when I learned that if you set the stove correctly, it's almost impossible to make a bad pancake.

[fsckboy]

what? whether it's a great or only a good pancake is decided in the batter phase. bad pancakes come from whatever that flavor of instant cake mix is called, cake-plasticine.

[wincy]

Ah yeah slow heat for longer trick. Like if I cook a steak in the oven for an hour at 250 then throw it on the grill people think I’ve become some master chef.