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How Long Do You Microwave A Hot Pocket (Answered)

February 5, 2022 by Can You Microwave This

Hot pockets on wooden cutting board top view

How long to microwave a hot pocket? There are different types of Hot Pockets, but the standard directions for all of them say unwrap it, place it inside the crisping sleeve, into your microwave oven on a microwave-safe dish, and then heat it for 1 to 2 ...

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Can You Microwave Melamine? - Is It Safe?

December 27, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Melanine plate with knive, spoon and forks on yellow pad

Melamine is not the best material to put in the microwave. Both glass and ceramic work much better in the microwave, as does stone. While melamine has many advantages, microwave usage is not one of them. Keep in mind most dishes now come with labeling on the ...

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Can You Cook Rice in the Microwave? - Is it Safe?

December 27, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

White bowl of rice on wooden table

The answer is yes, you can forget the rice cooker, microwave your rice and get perfect fluffy rice every time. You will need to know a few tricks to make the rice come out perfect. Continue reading to know everything you need to know about how to create ...

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Can You Defrost Chicken in the Microwave? Is It Safe?

December 22, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Chicken thighs and breasts on wooden cutting board with herbs, pepper and salt spilled around

Did you forget to pull out some chicken for dinner? Do not worry, the microwave is your friend and ready to help get your chicken ready to go in the oven or the air fryer. Even better, it’s super easy to use the microwave to get your poultry at the right ...

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Can You Microwave Breastmilk? Is It Safe?

December 22, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Hand holding bottle of breastmilk

NO, you should not. We get it - busy moms and dads are constantly trying to find new ways to handle their workload, especially with a new baby in the home who needs constant care. You should not try one trick: microwaving breastmilk to get it to the right ...

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Can You Microwave a Sweet Potato? Is it safe?

December 22, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Two whole sweet potatoes and one sliced potatoes on wooden table with herb

YES, you can. Whether it’s time for dinner, and you forgot a side dish, or it’s lunch, and you need something healthy and full of potassium. Grab a sweet potato and head to the microwave for a quick and healthy meal with a little butter and seasoning. The ...

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How To Microwave Hard Boiled Eggs

November 20, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Sliced boiled eggs on plate on table with egg on spoon, eggs in mold and herbs

Hard boiling eggs can go terribly wrong if you do not follow the right steps. In just minutes, you can end up with exploded eggs in your microwave, which is a pain to clean up. Can you hard boil an egg in the microwave? YES, you can. We experimented with ...

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Can You Microwave Olive Oil? Is It Safe?

September 15, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Olive oil poured from glass pitcher into glass bowl on wooden table

There are many recipes and foods that would benefit from warm olive oil, so the question of microwaving olive oil safely comes up frequently. In short, the answer is yes. You can microwave olive oil in small quantities. This might be a little confusing to ...

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Can You Microwave Tuna? - Is it Safe?

September 15, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

Caned tuna in white bowl

Canned tuna is quite possibly one of the easiest foods you can work with. It has so many uses as well. You can add it to salads, and you can also mix it with some pasta. There are millions of recipes out there when it comes to making meals with tuna, but ...

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Best Microwave Toaster Oven Combo

June 24, 2021 by Can You Microwave This

White microwave oven on white table

A microwave toaster oven combo works quickly to heat food and browns of the food the way you need it to. It works very much like a normal convection oven with a fan and heating elements inside to circulate heat. The way these microwave toaster combinations ...

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Can You Microwave Massage Oil? - Is It Safe?

April 27, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Glass jars of massage oil on table

Getting a massage can be a stress-relieving and relaxing experience. Adding warm massage oil to the mix can make it even better. Figuring out how to warm the massage oil can be tricky, though. So, the question becomes, can you microwave massage oil? The ...

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Can You Microwave Ranch Dressing? - Step by Step Guide

April 27, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Glass bowl of ranch dressing surrounded by baby carrots on white plate

Ranch dressing is many people’s favorite for a lot of food dishes. Sometimes cold dressing just won’t do, though. So, is it safe to microwave ranch dressing? YES, yes, it is. There is often a common misconception that things like mayo and ranch can’t be ...

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Can You Microwave Felt? - Quick Informational Guide

April 27, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Multicolor felt fabric

When talking about fabric, figuring out what you can and can’t do with it can be a bit tricky. There are several reasons you might want to microwave felt, like to disinfect it or to soften it to make it pliable. While some fabrics are perfectly safe in ...

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Can You Microwave Styrofoam? - Quick Informational Guide

April 23, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Styrofoam container on yelllow pad

Well, folks, this is one of those REALLY complicated questions. There are many different types of Styrofoam, different container types, and different makes of styrofoam. Styrofoam can be added to other materials, and there are even questions about reheating ...

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Can You Microwave Paint? - Quick Informational Guide

March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Watercolor painting with cans of color and brush

This is one of those difficult to answer questions that only come up when you have the need for it. Fortunately, you can microwave most paints. Be cautious as not all paints can be microwaved, and you’ll want to take precautions when you do microwave ...

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Can You Microwave Wool? - Quick Informational Guide

March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Colorful balls of wool

The quick answer to whether or not you can microwave wool is YES; 100% wool can be microwaved with little chance of starting a fire. In fact, most all-natural fibers are safe to be heated in the microwave. However, be careful not to microwave an item that ...

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How to Melt Brie Cheese in the Microwave?

March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Sliced brie cheese on paper sheet

Brie cheese is another one of those problematic cheeses. If you've tried to melt brie before, you know that it can be tricky. You can melt it in the microwave, but you'll have to go about it the right way. Don't worry; we'll break down the process so that ...

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Can You Microwave Coleslaw? - Quick Informational Guide

March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Wooden bowl of coleslaw salad on gray table

The dish (usually composed of shredded cabbage, diced vegetables, and mayonnaise or vinaigrette-binder) varies greatly from region to region or household to household. Sweet or savory, simple or sophisticated, coleslaw is a great snack and a celebrated ...

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Can You Microwave Reusable Starbucks Ceramic Mugs?

March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Woman holding starbucks ceramic mug

This is one of those questions that seems simple but is a bit more complicated than you might think. The answer to this question is NO. While the mug is made of ceramic, and ceramic can generally be considered microwave safe, there are elements in Starbucks ...

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Can You Microwave Shoes? - Quick Informational Guide

March 11, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Different types of shoes in shoe rack

So, this is an odd question, but one with several practical applications. There are a number of reasons to microwave your shoes, and the good news is, most of the time, you can, in fact, microwave your shoes. The one thing you have to consider before ...

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Can You Microwave Crock Pot Inserts? (Answered)

March 11, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Green cock pot insert with meat and potatoes

It has probably happened to all of us before; we make a delicious meal in our crockpot and then put the leftover directly into the fridge, still in the Crock-Pot insert, instead of dirtying another dish. Then later, you want to reheat those leftovers, and ...

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Can You Microwave Dunkin Donuts Cups? - (Answered)

March 11, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Dunkin donuts cup on black table

If you’ve ever stopped by one of your favorite coffee places and then gotten busy with other work, then you’ve probably wondered if it’s safe just to stick that Dunkin Donuts cup in the microwave for a few seconds to warm your coffee back ...

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Can You Microwave Starbucks Paper Cups?

March 11, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Starbucks paper cup on wooden table

We’ve all probably ordered a nice hot cup of Starbucks coffee and just when we started to enjoy it, got distracted by something else. Then later, when you return to that marvelous cup of coffee, you find it stone cold. So, now the question becomes, “can’t I ...

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Can You Microwave Pyrex? - Quick Informational Guide

March 11, 2021 by Jennifer Lane

Pyrex contianer with rice on wooden boar with wooden spoon, instant pot cooker in the background

We all know Pyrex dishes, how they are great for cooking and baking in, but maybe you’ve had leftovers that needed warming, and you’ve wondered, “can I put this in the microwave?” The good news is, YES, all Pyrex is safe to go in the microwave. Pyrex is ...

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