3 Secret Microwave Hacks To Help You Reheat Those Leftovers Perfectly - USA Today

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When you have a busy week at work or school, reheating leftovers or prepared meals in the microwave can be the quickest and easiest way to prepare a quick meal. Heck, even if you're not busy and just love convenience, the microwave can be your salvation. While the microwave isn't always the best way to heat things up, it definitely saves time.

If you end up using it, why not get the most out of your microwave? These tips will help you get the most out of your microwave and enhance your reheated food.

Check the power settings

All microwaves have a power level. A high power setting can speed up the heating of food, but it can also leave hot and cold spots on the food. If you cook food on low power for a long time, you can heat the food more evenly.

Put your food in a ring

Another way to avoid uneven heating is to use leftovers to form a ring on your plate. Push your food, e.g. B. Pasta, circle the edges of a plate, leaving the center of the plate empty. This can help avoid a cold spot in the middle of the meal.

Moisture can help

One way to get the most out of your microwave is to adjust the humidity of the food you're reheating. To prevent food from drying out, you can cover it with a damp paper towel or spray it directly with water. Alternatively, if you want it crispier or drier, you can cook the food on a dry paper towel.

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