Chefs share 12 mistakes you're probably making when microwaving food
Chefs share 12 mistakes you're probably making when microwaving food INSIDER 2/22/2021 insider@insider.com (Sophia Mitrokostas) © Africa Studio/Shutterstock Everything on your plate might not need the same amount of time in the microwave. Africa Studio/Shutterstock Insider asked professional chefs about the most common microwave mistakes people make. You should never microwave food in Styrofoam or cold-storage containers. It's best to avoid microwaving hot peppers and oily foods or sauces. Microwaves are a fast, easy, and convenient way to heat up leftovers or prepa...