Want to melt butter and chocolate without worrying about scalding them? There’s a way to do this without getting a bunch of utensils dirty. Just put it in the microwave and let it work its magic. However, burnt chocolate does you no good, so set the microwave to 30 seconds, take a moment to stir it, and then do it again for 30 seconds more.
5. Peel garlic faster
Peeling garlic can be a serious pain. It creates irritating waxy residue on your fingers and, of course, smells like garlic, which is only pleasant when it’s in the food. To make the process quicker and easier, put the garlic clove into the microwave for 15 seconds and — voilà — the skin comes right off!
