Using any recipe in a crock pot

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How to proof bread in microwave

The microwave is the perfect place to set up a temporary proofer (for nonbakers, a proofer is a contraption that creates ideal conditions, i.e., warm and moist, for yeast breads to rise.) The sealed environment of your microwave will keep the moisture and heat in. Just heat a cup of water in your microwave until it's steaming, then put your dough in along with it, shut the door and let it do its thing.

Windshield Post De-Icer

Here is a homemade recipe to get the ice off your windshield after it's iced up: Mix one part water to two parts rubbing alcohol. Apply to the window and watch it peel right off.

Soften Brown Sugar

Soften Brown Sugar

Place sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon water (regardless of the quantity of sugar). Cover and microwave on low (power level 3) in 1-minute intervals, tossing in between, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.

Clever Tip

Use plastic wrap to keep the top of your food processor clean!

Cleaning silver without silver cleaner

Fill a large pan with water and line the bottom with a sheet of aluminum foil. Add a squirt of dish soap and pour lots of salt on top. Put the tarnished silver in the water and let it sit. Make sure that the foil is touching the tarnished area. The aluminum foil will act as a vacuum and suck off all of the tarnish.