Wash Your Dishes and Cook Dinner in Your Dishwasher

Too hot to turn the oven on? Have a ton of dirty dishes sitting on the counter? Hungry? Well, take care of all three of these problems with one simple appliance, your dishwasher.

Crazy, right? It sounds like a drunken dare. But, as odd as it seems, this technique is becoming quite a popular subject. There are plenty of how to videos and even Oprah has raved about this method.

It doesn't work for all food groups and we wouldn't suggest throwing a frozen pizza in there, but simple things like bagels, potatoes, salmon, chicken and even lasagna can be safely and thoroughly prepared while you tackle those dirty dishes at the same time.

These seem pretty easy. Even if you think, or have been told, you don't know how to cook, this method could turn you into the next Bobby Flay or Gordon Ramsey. OK, bad example there.

Haven't quite gotten around to giving this a shot yet. So, the Morning Show needs your help. If you have tried this please share your experience (and results) with us.

Imagine hosting a 'Dishwasher Party' where friends, family or neighbors all come over and bring a different dish or a new idea to try out. Might make family holidays a lot more fun!