Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

I've been making this satisfying soup for years, but my husband still is thrilled whenever I put it on the...

Use a container of Amie's beef mix and your microwave oven to make this main dish in minutes. Green peppers...

To come up with this recipe, I just put together three of my family's favorite ingredients - potatoes, mushrooms and...

"This quick, filling dish is good anytime of day," writes Delia Kennedy of Deer Park, Washington. "I often make it...

Cereal and peanuts add the crunch to these sweet and peanut-buttery treats you can whip up in no time. One...

For a tasty change from baked potatoes, try this versatile side dish from Janet Machulcz of Westminster, Maryland.

"A co-worker shared the recipe for this tasty rice side dish more than 30 years ago, and I've been taking...

Even though my two grown sons aren't big "sweets eaters", they think these candies are exceptional. The big peanut butter...

To keep my holiday cooking quick, I've come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are...

Making microwave Brussels sprouts is one of the fastest ways to prepare a flavorful side dish that's largely hands-of in...

"Our children never liked cauliflower until I started serving it this way," reports Stephanie Myers of Mobile, Alabama. "They love...

"This smooth, chocolaty pudding tastes old-fashioned but stirs up in a jiffy," promises Myra Innes from Auburn, Kansas. "It's much...

I finish off many of my meals with this dessert, a tart and tongue-tingling dessert that's a breeze to cook...

This simple dessert has lots of fruit and a golden oat topping. I typically use apples, but pears also work...

Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always...

My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always...

"You can make this delicious main dish from start to finish in about half an hour," notes Merrill Powers of...

Top hot potatoes with this colorful mixture from Edie Despain of Logan, Utah for a satisfying meal. "You'll get rave...

With just a few ingredients, you can transform these potatoes into a savory side dish or a complete meal.—Taste of...

Shirley also shares this update of an old-time favorite—comforting tuna casserole. "This may be the easiest tuna macaroni casserole ever,"...

My husband and I are retired, and I like to look for simple, speedy ways to cook. This thick cheesy...

My family really looks forward to supper when these tasty beef patties are on the menu. I served this effortless...

In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect...

My family prefers homemade macaroni and cheese over the kind you get out of the box. This recipe is an...

I cook the bacon and chop up the vegetables for this hearty casserole the night before, so it only takes...

I used this speedy microwave recipe the first time I made chicken cordon bleu. Although I've since tried other recipes...

This tasty main dish is a snap to prepare in the microwave and takes just minutes to make. It's a...

"This is probably one of the quickest meals in my recipe file and a wonderful way to please picky eaters,"...

After working all day, Nancy Johnson of Connersville, Indiana relies on this fat-to-fix main dish that's similar to a stir-fry...