People are just realizing the proper use of the drawer under your cooker – and dinner guests will be thrilled

A COOKING pro has revealed the actual use for the shelf below an oven that is normally filled with pots and pans.

The TikToker said in the life hack video that the warming drawer can be used to keep food from getting cold when you’re hosting dinner.

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The shelf below an oven can actually be used to warm or broil food[/caption]

Many cooks are probably curious as to why their pans below the oven get blazing hot whenever it’s in use.

Turns out, the sometimes annoying function is actually purposeful and can keep dinner fresh if you’re waiting on guests to arrive, the TikToker (@lkznjmwbcrb) said in a video.

For electric ovens, this drawer can be used as a warmer, while gas stoves can normally get hot enough to broil items.

The broiler can be perfect for getting some delicious color on top of baked mac and cheese, or for toasting up slices of garlic bread.

You could even use it to bake a sheet pan of homemade nachos.

Meanwhile, the warmer drawer can be great for proofing bread dough, as the higher temperatures will activate the yeast.

All you have to do is set the oven from 140 to 230 degrees Fahrenheit and then stick the dough in the bottom until it’s doubled in size, Tasting Table reports.

Of course, any chef can also use the drawer for storage, as it’s the perfect size for sheet pans, muffin tins, and cake rounds.

Many on-the-go individuals will also use a microwave to quickly warm something up and eat.

But did you know that microwaves have a secret cooking hack that could save you hours of time?

If you are peeling a lot of garlic for a recipe, which can take a good amount of time, try using the appliance instead.

You can actually microwave the garlic for around 20 seconds and the cloves will just fall out of their peels.

If you want to prepare a lot of garlic for the future, go ahead and warm up the entire head and shell of the dry exterior.

Another helpful microwave trick you can try is using it to dry your fresh herbs for seasoning.

To do this, place your herbs in the microwave for 30-second intervals until they reach your desired dryness level.

A third tip you can try is using your microwave to cook vegetables instead of your oven.

Because vegetables lose nutrients the more they are exposed to heat, microwaving them can actually be a healthier alternative.