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    14 time-saving ways to cook with your microwave

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    Toast Fresh Bread Crumbs-
    Spread ½ cup fresh bread crumbs on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high (power level 10) in 1-minute intervals, tossing in between, until ... more 
    Photo by: Ngoc Minh Ngo
    Toast Fresh Bread Crumbs-
    Spread ½ cup fresh bread crumbs on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high (power level 10) in 1-minute intervals, tossing in between, until beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    By Lindsay Funston



    If you use this gizmo only to zap popcorn or heat up leftovers, prepare to be impressed. If you already know about all these, we think you'll be glad you were reminded. Here are more than 20 ways your microwave can save you time in the kitchen.



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