I'll admit, the microwave is the one appliance I dread cleaning. Plus, the thought of having to scrub away caked-on grease ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ree is a huge fan of making her famous mashed potatoes in advance and reheating them on Thanksgiving Day.

Your microwave isn’t just for reheating leftovers or defrosting food. It can also help sanitise kitchen items, dry fresh herbs in minutes, and even bring tired ingredients like bread, sugar and fruit ...