Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

From Aurora, Indiana, Sharon Pickett shares this healthy, homemade take on a fast-food favorite. "My son-in-law created this recipe so...

I was looking for ways to use up leftover beef when I created this tasty sandwich. I love dipping it...

Rich white chocolate and whipped cream combine in these fast-to-fix berry-topped treats. Although the tarts originally called for dark chocolate,...

"If you like sweet potatoes, this is a great way to serve them," says Barbara Smith of Cannon Falls, Minnesota....

“We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...

Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. “I...

Sunny-colored squash shells make attractive bowls for this satisfying meatless main dish, perfect for a summer supper. The recipe showcases...

"This recipe is easy enough for kids to do, and our family loves it!" writes Ginny Watson (pictured) of Broken...

Complement the sauce-topped steaks with this vibrant side dish that cooks in the microwave in mere minutes. Fresh sugar snap...

This seemed like a festive dessert to fix for the holidays, so I decided to try it out on my...

The microwave makes Loretta Kleinjan's warm and cozy treat a snap to whip up. "Adapt the ingredients to suit your...

Baked potato toppings can be boring, but this one is jazzy. It’s easy, fast and everyone really enjoys it. It...

"Friends of ours from Texas gave us this recipe that they call 'Texas Trash'," writes Maureen Di Napoli of Hopkinton,...

I dress up cooked macaroni with four flavorful ingredients. This dish is one of my husband's favorites. — Karen...

No one will ever suspect that this creamy party classic is lower in fat than the much loved original. The...

"We raise spaghetti squash in our garden, and I enjoy coming up with different ways to use it," writes Wanda...

I discovered this recipe online and changed it a little to suit my family's tastes. It always gets lots of...

The must-try medley is a breeze to make in the microwave. Guests are surprised that this quick dish is so...

In Prescott, Ontario, Annette Norton uses her microwave from this crisp, which can also be made in individual microwave-safe dishes.

From Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Debbie Pataky easily turns garlic-seasoned instant mashed potatoes into a comforting casserole that will earn raves....

Butternut squash teams up with sliced potatoes and flavorful pork sausage in this hearty autumn casserole. The rich, creamy cheese...

"I first tried these kabobs when my daughter-in-law made them for my granddaughter's birthday party," writes Norma Wells of Cookson,...

The microwave makes this colorful and tasty side dish fast and simple to prepare. It's easy to adjust the quantity...

"This is one of the best recipes I've ever used," notes Jody Roberts from her home in Hollister, California. Crushed...

Our Test Kitchen created this simple side dish that takes advantage of the microwave, so you can focus on the...

"I sometimes have unexpected dinner guests, so I keep the ingredients for this easy microwave entree on hand," relates Beverly...

Rosadene Herold of Likeville, Indiana relies on her microwave to get delicious whitefish on the table in no time.

This sweet citrusy marmalade from Stephanie Heise of Rochester, New York is perfect for spreading on English muffins or biscuits....

In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shirley Glaab hollows out zucchini, then fills the shells with an herb-seasoned stuffing for a colorful side...