The invention of the microwave has changed the way we cook forever. That nifty little appliance can do a lot – anything from reheating leftovers to cooking a full meal!

After watching this video I realized I am not getting the most out of my microwave. If you think it’s only good for TV dinners then you are in for a treat! Did you know that you can cook MUCH more than prepackaged food in your microwave?

For example, poaching has never been easier with a microwave! All you have to do is crack an egg in a mug halfway filled with water, then pop it in the microwave for one minute. And voila! You’ve got yourself a perfectly poached egg!

The fun doesn’t stop there – you can even cook bacon in your microwave. I don’t think I’ve seen a quicker or more efficient way to cook bacon before! All she did was turn a bowl upside down on top of a plate. Then place bacon strips on top of the bowl and microwave for a minute per strip. The plate catches any grease from the bacon and you can enjoy deliciously cooked bacon in no time!

In this video she shows us five pretty awesome and unique things to do with a microwave! Most of these left me scratching my head thinking – why didn’t I think of that?!

How many of these microwave tips did you already know about? Please watch and then SHARE these useful tips and tricks with your friends!