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TreasonousBastard

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4. If he must choose, then a microwave...

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Original post)

Sat Sep 2, 2017, 08:12 PM

Sep 2017

I have successfully made eggplant parmesan from scratch and microwaved it-- gives you an idea what the nuke can do.

Canned or frozen veggies are good microwaved. Even fresh veggies.

And don't forget popcorn!

Best would to have both, if possible. The toasting function of the oven can't be reproduced in the microwave.

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Toaster oven or microwave? [View all] 3catwoman3 Sep 2017 OP

Both, actually. You park the toaster oven on top of the microwave. Warpy Sep 2017 #1

This UTUSN Sep 2017 #11

My last rather Spartan living arrangement Warpy Sep 2017 #13

Could your son go with a toaster and small microwave tymorial Sep 2017 #2

Can you get a convection microwave? hlthe2b Sep 2017 #3

Seconded. Not cheap, but totally worth it. GreenPartyVoter Sep 2017 #7

Sharp Carousel Microwave/Convection Oven Awsi Dooger Sep 2017 #23

Got one in our motorhome and we love it. tonyt53 Sep 2017 #27

If he must choose, then a microwave... TreasonousBastard Sep 2017 #4

I agree. If you can only have one. forgotmylogin Sep 2017 #14

If he wants to actually cook meals, not just warm up frozen stuff, don't forget the crockpot Thomas Hurt Sep 2017 #5

I have and use both in my kitchen depending on what I am making. I never reheat things appleannie1943 Sep 2017 #6

Induction cooktop and iron skillet. nt NCjack Sep 2017 #8

Good suggestion! Kleveland Sep 2017 #10

Electric skillet FTW. forgotmylogin Sep 2017 #15

My induction stovetop and iron skillet will bake a cake or bread. And, I can also use NCjack Sep 2017 #25

I gave up microwaves years ago. Kleveland Sep 2017 #9

Yes, stove top for heating leftover pizza customerserviceguy Sep 2017 #18

Yup, exactly what I do. Kleveland Sep 2017 #19

last 2 toaster ovens I bought caught on fire within a few weeks diva77 Sep 2017 #12

Or maybe a rice cooker. Those don't take up much room at all. hunter Sep 2017 #16

They're really two very different appliances customerserviceguy Sep 2017 #17

Toaster oven popcorn does not exist Generic Brad Sep 2017 #20

One of these jmowreader Sep 2017 #21

Another really handy small appliance Lars39 Sep 2017 #22

I would choose the microwave over a toaster oven. clutterbox1830 Sep 2017 #24

When I read the title, I thought it was about Kellyanne Conway's accusation of Obama spying on 45. John1956PA Sep 2017 #26

Does the residence agreement have any stipulations about toasters/hot plates? Orrex Sep 2017 #28

Induction cooktop shanti Sep 2017 #29

no substitute for a micowave Skittles Sep 2017 #30