Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

Your microwave oven can be used for more than heating up leftovers. Learn the secrets to this kitchen must-have with our microwave recipes, tips, techniques and more.

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    Texas Tumbleweeds

    5 reviews

    Tumbleweeds blow across the roads in some parts of Texas, and I think these cute stacks look like them. I've...


    Jalapeno-Pecan Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I like to shape this pepper jelly spread like a Christmas tree around the holidays, but this is a recipe...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

    1 review

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


    Melted Witch Puddles

    13 reviews

    In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...


    Strawberry Ghosts

    57 reviews

    Kids will gasp in delight at these adorable ghosts. Juicy strawberries, chocolate and a lick of almond flavor make these...


    Easy Latte

    2 reviews

    A latte has the same ingredients as a cappuccino, but is topped with just a thin layer of foamy milk....


    Easy Cappuccino

    Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk....


    Coconut Creme Chocolates

    4 reviews

    I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these...

    Ghastly Pear Ghosts

    4 reviews

    These treats are a fun alternative to traditional caramel apples. Wrap them up and give as gifts at your Halloween...


    Candy Pizza Heart

    9 reviews

    I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed a few ingredients to suit my family's taste. My children...


    Spicy Crab Dip

    10 reviews

    With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this...


    Mini Burgers with the Works

    2 reviews

    I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in...


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    Potato Chip Clusters

    32 reviews

    Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for...


    Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl

    23 reviews

    My entire family loves this cheese dip. I often get requests to bring it to gatherings with friends. Chopped scallions...


    Chocolate-Coated Pretzels

    5 reviews

    These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois


    Scary Eyeballs

    9 reviews

    Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best...


    Microwave Potato Chips

    8 reviews

    Can you make golden, crispy homemade potato chips in the microwave? We had our doubts, but they were quickly put...

    Party Nachos

    7 reviews

    Put a new delicious spin on nachos! Simple to make, these are ideal for most any party or a fun...


    Gruesome Green Toes

    4 reviews

    With only four ingredients and no baking, you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time with this...


    Pronto Vegetarian Peppers

    13 reviews

    In the summer I love to serve these peppers with salad and a roll. At the end of summer, I...


    Herb Mix for Dipping Oil

    8 reviews

    We combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive...


    Hosts of Ghosts

    5 reviews

    This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...


    Halloween Layered Fudge

    21 reviews

    Here's an easy and foolproof fudge recipe that screams "Halloween!" thanks to the brown and orange colors. You can also...

    Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles

    15 reviews

    I love chocolate truffles, so you can imagine my delight when I came across the recipe for these dark and...


    Beef-Stuffed Zucchini

    107 reviews

    This ground beef and zucchini recipe is a delightful summer meal. For a change of pace, substitute your favorite barbecue...


    Stuffed Potato Ghosts

    1 review

    These hearty and yummy treats are easier to make than a normal stuffed potato and are a perfect appetizer. The...


    Healthy Apple Crisp

    8 reviews

    This easy dish is a tradition in my family. It's as quick as a boxed cake mix but it's a...


    Peanut Butter Cup Napoleons

    Top layers of puff pastry and peanut butter ice cream with a warm, sweet drizzle the whole family will love!...


    Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette

    A chocolate salad dressing? How else would you dress a salad on Valentine's Day? Don't let the unusual name and...