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Easy Chive Potatoes (microwave recipe)

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Shrug sent this one in . I assume it is because of the previous post where I talked about Microwave cooking - What In Heaven's Name Is A Kitchen? - Part One She writes: The microwave can be a single parent's best friend, especially if you're short on time. What better way is there for warming up leftovers, making a quick cup of hot water for coffee, or popping popcorn? Beyond this though, meals can be created using one or at the very least, they can be used to assist in your preparations. Back before I met my husband, I lived with a man who cooked nearly everything in the microwave—from main dishes to sides to breakfast. While I don't advocate cooking meat in the microwave (it usually turns out tough and chewy), over the years, I've learned to make the best use of my microwave. For instance, making baked potatoes takes so much less time. Three large potatoes can be cooked in less than ten minutes in my microwave. Now, a caveat. Like stoves, microwave cooking t...