Guide

Yes, plastic cutting boards are usually dishwasher safe, but thin boards and low-heat plastics can warp on hot or sanitize cycles. If you’ve pulled a cutting board out of the dishwasher and found it bent like a potato chip, you’ve seen the catch: “dishwasher safe” isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most plastic boards can handle a normal wash, […]

Yes, you can refrigerate microwaved food as long as it cools quickly, goes into shallow containers, and is eaten within a safe time window.

Yes, you can shred zucchini in a food processor as long as you use the shredding disc correctly and prep the squash for safe, even cuts.

Yes, you can put ice in a food processor in many cases, but you need the right model, small batches, and short pulses to avoid damage or dull blades.

Yes, you can spiralize with a food processor when it includes spiralizer blades or attachments and you use firm produce cut to fit the feed tube.

Yes, you can put coffee beans in a food processor, but the grind is uneven and better for immersion methods than espresso.

Yes, you can refrigerate food right after cooking as long as you cool it quickly in shallow containers and keep it out of the 40–140°F danger zone.

Yes, you can slice potatoes in a food processor if you use the right disc, prep the potatoes, and follow safety precautions.

No, steaming food with plastic wrap is risky; only microwave-safe wrap, kept off the food and used exactly as the label says, is recommended.

Yes, you can store canned food in the fridge, but once opened it should be transferred to a clean container and eaten within a few days.