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May 12, 2022

Celebrity-Chef David Chang Cooks With These Microwave Dishes – And Now I Do, Too

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May 12, 2022

Celebrity-Chef David Chang Cooks With These Microwave Dishes – And Now I Do, Too

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I’m confident in the kitchen, but often too busy to end my workdays standing over the stove for hours at a time. And, as a young professional, I have high culinary standards that often compete with a rather low budget. On a fruitful social media scroll, I happened upon Anyday – a cookware company that promises quick, convenient, and healthy meals made from scratch in the microwave. Backed by famed chef David Chang, the brand caught my attention – and quickly, a prominent role in my everyday routine.

Did You Say Microwave?

Yes. While most home chefs aren’t accustomed to cooking in their microwaves, professional chefs do it all the time. David Chang, whose restaurant chain Momofuku has turned into a food empire, is such a microwave enthusiast that he was brought on board to develop Anyday.

A New Sort Of Microwave Meal

The brand taps into the power of microwaves (the actual waves, not the appliance), which vibrate water molecules quickly to generate heat. These waves heat up food itself (rather than the air around it like in an oven or stove) so thoroughly that Anyday has created an extensive recipe rolodex of quick and tasty at-home meals that can be cooked in minutes in your trusty countertop appliance.

But…Is It Safe?

For some reason, I always thought the microwave transmitted some weird sci-fi chemicals into food, but thankfully Harvard Health states that, “The cooking method that best retains nutrients is one that cooks quickly, heats food for the shortest amount of time, and uses as little liquid as possible. Microwaving meets those criteria.” The microwave is an amazing cooking tool – and Anyday teaches how to best use it.

…Even The Metal Rim?

Absolutely! Not all metal is microwave-safe, but Anyday’s is. While extremely thin or sharp-edged metals can be dangerous, thick and smooth metals are generally microwave safe. In fact, Anyday’s metal rim is specifically created to not only be microwave safe, but to actually enhance the cooking of your food – its steam-trapping ability is what makes Anyday so effective for cooking from-scratch delicious meals in the microwave. Want to dive further into the science? Check out more info here.

The Hype Is Real

Anyday’s line of borosilicate glass bowls and lids allow you to whip up all of your favorite dishes with the press of a microwave button. Whether you’re looking to cook one-ingredient staples like eggs, cauliflower, rice, fish, or bacon or extravagant dishes – yes, I’m talking Buffalo Chicken Dip, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, and even Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake – Anyday has detailed, microwavable recipes for you to choose from. In a matter of minutes, Anyday transforms simple kitchen staples into mouthwatering meals right before your eyes.

Quick, Even Cooking...Every Time

The dish-and-lid combination creates the perfect environment for steam to stay inside and properly cook each dish as desired. To make Anyday’s Teriyaki Chicken, for example, simply mix and heat your sauce in an Anyday dish, add chicken thighs and microwave for ~10 minutes, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and voila! A hearty meal awaits. Wow with similarly easy-to-craft sweet treats and desserts – all made in the microwave.

Your Kitchen’s New Hero

Shop from cost-effective and versatile sets and enjoy the simplicity that Anyday offers…any day of the week. The brand could really take the place of a lot of appliances (rice cooker, popcorn maker, etc.), so if you’re in a small space these dishes are a great option to clear up your kitchen cabinets. They’re also beautiful enough to place on your dinner table, so there's no need for extra plating or presentation. Needless to say, I’ve hopped aboard the micro~wave and am obsessed with the speedy and tastiness my meals now offer.

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