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While I know that many of you will have your own opinions about this list I say these are the 5 things that should steer clear of the microwave,

1. FISH

Now before you get all “but fish can be reheated.” yes (technically) this dish can go in the microwave but please dont be that guy.  You know the one, he brings last nights fish dinner to work, heats it up so the whole office smells of fish and then whatever you put in after him ends up tasting like fish!

2. Steak

We really should not have to advise of this but when you invest in a good piece of steak using the microwave to heat it up can drain it of it’s flavor, dry it out and take away from it the juices that make it the delicious dinner that it was. What we recommend for the day after, if you’re one who happens to have leftover steak, slice it up and put it over an ice cold salad. The flavors and textures will pop and it will not lose the magic it had the night before.

3. Bacon

For the love of all that is pork why would anyone cook bacon in the microwave. I know there are some tips and tricks out there saying that you can and yes, you can do this however why would you want to! No one likes getting splattered with hot bacon grease but rather than put them in the microwave put them in the oven for a crispy delicious treat! Don’t abuse bacon because it tastes so much better when prepared properly!

4. Hard Boiled Eggs

Do you remember that song “Pop Goes The Weasel?” That is what comes to mind when people tell me they microwave hard boiled eggs. Scrambled eggs are great to have in a mug and yes they can be prepared in a microwave however hard boiled eggs are an entirely different story. If left in there long enough they will explode and while it might be a fun science experiment for a child (with adult supervision) if you are looking at the microwave for a culinary short cut you might not want to believe everything you read on Pinterest.

5. Anything Made of Foil

Now this one should go without saying but for everyone one person who knows this there are ten who will try it! Save the fireworks for the 4th of July because they do not belong in the kitchen! Anyone who has forgotten a fork on a plate or a burrito warapped in foil knows exactly what I am talking about. Within seconds you start hearing a pop sound and blue and orange and red sparks start flashing. Let’s not have a year filled with house fires and kitchen injuries. Avoid this error like your life depended on it!

What would you add to this list. Have you encountered someone who cooked fish in the microwave or left foil on something and saw sparks fly? Let us know your story in the comments below!