Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this...

I came up with this creamy white chocolate cheesecake after remembering one evening that I needed to bring a treat...

"My family always smiles when I fix these chocolates," writes Ginny Truwe of Mankato, Minnesota. "They recall the winter when...

When I need to make a treat on a moment's notice, this is the recipe I reach for. The brownies...

"These flavorful enchiladas are my sister's favorite - she requests them whenever we get together," writes Lisa Zamora of Beloit,...

"The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of...

This fast-to-fix chipped beef on toast makes a hearty breakfast or light lunch. A creamy sauce prepared in the microwave...

Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes every day and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and even candy. This chocolate...

These wedges taste like baked potatoes but are faster to make because they cook in the microwave. The simple seasoning...

These incredible melt-in-your-mouth candies have the perfect amount of mint nestled between layers of mild chocolate. Even when I make...

Enjoy the taste and comfort of this classic soup through the convenience of microwave cooking. "It's a recipe that I...

Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable—and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.—Rita McPherson, Nashua, New...

From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gail Smrtic shares this colorful casserole that makes the most of fresh summer squash. A handful...

"Our teacher challenged our class to use the microwave for more than defrosting and reheating leftovers," write Michael Saunders and...

This combination of buttery shortbread and sweet chocolate is wonderful. Whenever I make it, there's nothing but crumbs left. Be...

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi...

"This crowd-pleasing snack has been a tremendous hit both at home and at work," reports Billie Sue Ebinger from Holton,...

"I first sampled this tempting treatment for celery when a friend brought it to a 4-H covered dish dinner," recalls...

I can whip up this apple pie with graham cracker crust in minutes using the microwave, so it's great for...

After my in-laws began affectionately referring to me as a Yankee, I decided I had to learn to make some...

You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a...

If you're busy, but would still like to make something special for the holidays, try this fudge. It uses candy...

Anyone with a sweet tooth will go hog wild for these candy-coated pigs. My mother-in-law and I made the cute,...

My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the...

Yummy chocolate-dipped fruits make a perfect dessert and a pretty arrangement on your table. I like to use them for...

Add a few simple herbs to this microwave-fast recipe for a nutritious veggie side dish. Melissa Just - Minneapolis, Minnesota

“After trying a friend’s iced hazelnut latte, I was hooked. This homemade version has less than 150 calories.” —Marie Fibelstad,...

The whole family will love this special treat that uses the microwave so it’s ready in a flash. Plus, it’s...

Using canned tuna keeps this dish right in a target budget. A dollop of pickle relish on top brings out...