Use the Anyday bowls to maximize the use of this maligned appliance.

There was a time when I lived without a microwave for nearly a decade, and I didn't actually miss it.

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Because I didn't exactly have a great opinion of the appliance. I worked in a crappy chain restaurant after college and I thought that it was a crutch in a corner of the kitchen. That's why I didn't really care for it. Secondly, I never actually used it for anything other than popcorn and leftovers from Thanksgiving. So, my opinion remains the same for a number of years.

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I have, however, become much more receptive to gadgets over the past few years. From my Instant Pot to my rice cooker to my sous vide wand, I can no longer be accused of being a culinary luddite. While I was still using the microwave as a light and hood above my stove, I found it to be much more of a light and hood than a real appliance. In fact, as I was searching for ways to save time during the week while still cooking, I thought it would be a good idea to review the microwave again.

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As a result, the Anyday cookware line came into existence. These glass bowls were created by Steph Chen and backed by David Chang, and they are designed to make the most of microwaves, too. Using the appliance effectively, you can steam foods you'd normally steam in order to cook them. It works by vibrating water molecules. In order to prevent messy explosions, as well as hold in steam, a silicone ring is placed on the glass lid, while a vent at the top ensures that too much steam does not build up too much steam. Also, the bowl's shape makes it easier for steam to circulate within the bowl so that the cooking process will be more effective.

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Its products include egg custards, shakshuka, soups, stews and more, and Everyday developed a number of recipes for them to use with the line. In addition to that, it offers four different sizes of bowls depending on what you will be cooking most and the number of people you will be serving. In my opinion, I use the Anyday most often when cooking vegetables. Instead of boiling potatoes, I now place them in the Anyday.

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I do the same with Brussels sprouts and broccolini as well as many other vegetables. As an added bonus, I also like to use the Anyday as a way to get my veggies ready so that they don't take long to cook, then I grill them to get a roasted flavor. With constant use and repeated trips through the dishwasher, I have discovered that it is extremely durable. Being so easy to clean is one of my favorite ways to save time in the kitchen. I have been using mine for a few months, and it has proven to be durable.