You'd be forgiven for thinking that microwaves are a one-and-done kind of kitchen appliance. Even with the best microwaves, which often come with settings for foods like popcorn or potatoes, you can simply press a button and walk away.

But microwaves can give mixed results. Reheated soup can be piping hot on top, but still fridge-cold in the center, and those leftovers can pop and splatter, covering the entire inside of your appliance with baked-on sauce.

It can be easy to blame your microwave for these common annoyances, but as the saying goes, a bad workman always blames their tools. And according to Andrew Wright, founder of Cookology, there are some simple tips that can help all of us get the best out of our microwave.

“Microwaves are brilliant tools when used properly, but we see t

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