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comment by NotPhil
NotPhil  ·  4344 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Poached Filet Mignon (in a Microwave)

Microwaves do use a lot less energy, but I use them because they're much less messy and a fair amount faster than conventional cooking. And, as long as you remember to remove dish covers with the down-side tilted away (so the steam escapes away from you), you'll never get burned again.