14 Things You Never Knew You Could Cook In The Microwave

Get the Full StoryFrom roasted garlic to cheesecake.

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Microwaves are great they're fast, easy, and the go-to appliance for quick cooking. They're also perfect if you don't have access to a stove.

But microwaves can also be used to cook a handful of foods that you normally wouldn't associate with them like roasted garlic! .

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Roasted Garlic

Everybody knows that roasted garlic is DELICIOUS — but it also takes about 45 minutes to make. One way to get around that is to microwave it! Just pop it in a bowl, cover it with olive oil, water, and seasoning, then microwave for about seven minutes. The results will be similar and you'll save yourself a ton of time. See how to do it here.

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Risotto

Although this method isn't exactly speedy it'll take about 25 minutes in the microwave , it will save your arm muscles from having to stir it constantly for 45 minutes. See how to do it here.

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"Toasted" Nuts

If you suddenly realize your recipe calls for toasted nuts but don't want to spend 15 minutes roasting them in the oven, a microwave can give them a similar flavor in a fraction of the time just don't expect their color to change too much . See how to do it here.

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Peanut Brittle

Six ingredients and seven minutes in the microwave is all you need to make your own homemade candy. See how to do it here.

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Granola

Making granola in the microwave can be a real lifesaver for those mornings when you just don't have time to make a fancy breakfast — and with only seven ingredients and three minutes of cooking time, it couldn't be easier. See how to do it here.

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Caramel Sauce

This genius technique for making caramel shows just how hot microwaves can heat things and saves you from having to clean a sticky stovetop. See how to do it here.

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Individual Cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes come together in a matter of minutes, but sadly you have to let them cool before you dig in. Hot cheesecake gross, but cold cheesecake delicious. See how to do it here.

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Cookies

Some cookies like these super easy snickerdoodles can actually be microwaved instead of baked. See how to make microwave snickerdoodles here.

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Who knew?!

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