Quick Tater Tip

 Well, it's getting a little rusty in here, so I thought I'd better drop in for a quick visit. 😁

Let's talk potatoes! I don't often use a microwave to cook them (we didn't even have a microwave for years after the last one went out). We finally did break down and get another microwave and I'm glad we finally did, really. They aren't entirely evil. Vegetables cooked in the microwave retain more nutrients than other methods, so there's that! 

But back to the taters! Some of you might already be doing this,  but here it is for those who haven't: Instead of poking the potato before placing it in the microwave, make a cut down the middle of it, but don't cut it all the way through. Leave a bit of it uncut, (like 1/4" to 1/2" or so). Think potato "clamshell." 

Then put it in there and blast as usual. It works great, and if you are planning on making a recipe like, say...."Cheater Twice-Baked Potatoes," it makes things quicker & easier. (Now there's a recipe I'll have to post soon. )

Even for a regular microwave baked potato, it is a good idea. You can still rub it with oil or butter & roll it in salt if that's your preference. It just makes it a little easier to deal with after cooking, because you don't have to worry about steaming the heck out of your fingers when you cut it open. 

Anyway, give it a try & let me know what you think about it. 

Happy Eating! 😊