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ChefSteps
The Science of Microwaves
Season 2015
Episode 16
That rectangular contraption gathering dust on your countertop? It's your one-way ticket to bright, flavorful vegetables, warm salads, quick-and-delicious soups, three-step vegetable confit, crispy dehydrated meat, and so much more. What are you waiting for? Take the old girl for a spin.
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1:51
Serve perfect, shell-free oysters with this easy, safe method for shucking.

3:34
I scream, you scream, we all scream for soft serve.

2:25
Juicier meat, crispier skin—we've got a whole new way to truss a chicken.

1:22
A simple sushi-chef secret for brighter, firmer, tastier fish.

1:30
One simple, foolproof technique for super-crunchy, perfect candied nuts.

2:05
These pancakes are soft and pillowy, with a mouth-watering malty flavor.

2:16
Crispy-outside, fluffy-inside, flavor-packed waffles, made from scratch.

3:21
A squishy slider bun to rival your favorite fast-food versions. (Admit it, you love 'em.)

1:21
A quick, easy, and remarkably tasty mole—in just 30 minutes.

2:01
The dreamiest, chewiest, chocolatey-chippiest, mouthwateringest cookies you ever had.

1:08
Corned Beef from scratch: shockingly easy, super impressive. Try it once, never look back.

0:58
The surprising ingredient you can sub in for cream—you won't believe it's not dairy.