When mealtime creeps up on you, knowing how to thaw food in your microwave will save time and money. Although the thaw function is included in most microwaves these days, it's one of the least understood and used features.How to Defrost Food in Your MicrowaveIf you've ever had an unsuccessful microwave thawing experience, you're probably familiar with the dreaded "raw and ruined" appearance of a piece of meat that's overcooked along the edges and still partially frozen in the center. There are ways to thaw foods without ruining a good cut of meat or creating a mess. These tips will help:Familiarize yourself with your microwave's directions. Admit it; you knew this suggestion was coming. Microwaves are available with different power capacities depending on the size of the magnetron tube. Ma