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Mix 1 cup of pumpkin seeds with 1 Tbsp. of vegetable oil. Toast in microwave for 2 minutes; stir and continue to toast in 1 minute increments until seeds are at desired crispness.

To quick peel one or two tomatoes, cut them in half and place face down on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes and the skins should peel off easily.

Microwave winter squash before peeling to make it easier to remove the skin. Pierce the skin of the squash, microwave for 6 to 8 minutes; allow it to stand for 10 minutes, and peel.

Overripe tomatoes can be chopped up with a little garlic added, boiled for three minutes in the microwave, and stored in the freezer.

Make it easier to squeeze the juice from a lemon by warming the lemon in hot water or the microwave. This is very helpful when making fresh homemade lemonade.

Place two or three ears in a resealable plastic bag, and add 1 tbsp. of water for each ear. Leave a slight opening in the bag and cook on high in the microwave for 2 minutes.