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It might sound strange, but this could be an ideal solution for anyone with a small kitchen.

One of the most annoying household chores has to be doing the dishes. Whoever invented the dishwasher: we owe you big time. This appliance washes your dishes for you in no time. At least, that’s what its purpose was meant to be. Did you know that your dishwasher can be used for more than just cleaning dishes and cutlery?

We at Tips & Tricks thought we had heard of most kitchen hacks out there, but this one managed to surprise us anyway. Who would’ve thought?

Cooking

Okay, so before we talk about what your dishwasher can do other than clean, we need to talk about cooking. Cooking, in its essence, is using heat to prepare food for consumption. You can use steam to prepare couscous or throw some salmon in the oven. Those cooking methods basically do the same thing: they heat up your food.

So what does this have to do with your dishwasher? Find out on the next page »