Error-Free Ways to Use These Kitchen Appliances

Slow cookers and blenders are designed to be easy, but you still need the proper tools and techniques

- Marissa Laliberte

Microwave

Container shape is key when it comes to reheating food. The corners of rectangular containers usually attract more energy than other areas, leaving the food in those spots overcooked. A round container, on the other hand, allows food to reheat more uniformly. And don’t add seasonings until you’re done nuking the meal. Microwave energy is drawn to salt, so a seasoned top will collect heat and leave the outer layer of your food dry. If you’d rather add salt first, stir it in thoroughly.

Oven Broiler