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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    Toffee Peanut Clusters

    16 reviews

    Joy Dulaney sends in this delightful recipe from Highland Village, Texas. “These are a favorite among all my family and...


    Pink Grapefruit Punch

    1 review

    Everyone who tastes this slightly sweet punch wants seconds, and then they ask for the recipe. It's great with breakfast...


    Peanut Butter Candy

    3 reviews

    During the holidays, I make a lot of candy for friends, and this simple recipe seems to be a favorite....


    Peanut Butter Coconut Balls

    4 reviews

    This recipe has been a family "secret" for generations. But I think it's too good to keep to ourselves. A...


    Twice-Baked Deviled Potatoes

    5 reviews

    The delicious side dish from Karol Chandler-Ezell of Nacogdoches, Texas is flavored with bacon and cheddar, and has just a...


    Lemon Cream Bonbons

    7 reviews

    I used to save these special treats just for Christmastime. But they're so easy and in such demand with my...


    Glazed Peaches

    I acquired this recipe in Alabama, where there are plenty of fresh, juicy peaches to give it fabulous flavor.


    Green Bean Bacon Bundles

    I carry this dish to all the potluck dinners I attend because it's always a hit. I take extra recipe...

    Quick Chicken Kiev

    “I make these pretty chicken breasts all the time and just love the taste,” writes Dorothy LaCombe of Hamburg, New...


    Taco Salad with Baked Shells

    Instead of using deep-fried salad shells, this recipe calls for baking flour tortillas in the microwave. Doing so keeps all...


    Chocolate Chip Mousse

    3 reviews

    Chocolate has long been associated with Valentine's Day. So when Cupid comes calling this year, reach for this recipe for...


    Mashed Winter Squash

    1 review

    Frozen cooked squash and a microwave make quick work of assembling this colorful side dish. Each creamy bite features the...


    White Chocolate Cereal Clusters

    Just three ingredients and 3 minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make the season bright with this...


    Easy Chocolate Truffles

    5 reviews

    My children and I often make these super-easy chocolate balls during the holiday season to dress up our cookie trays...


    Maple Nut Balls

    1 review

    I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends...


    Cranberry Nut Bark

    4 reviews

    Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It's ready to wrap...


    Spicy Beans and Rice

    2 reviews

    "I make this for a quick meal when we are in a hurry, but I still want to feed my...

    Scalloped Apples

    16 reviews

    When I was a child, I loved eating at my grandma's house, especially when she baked this comforting apple dish....


    Cheese Beef Burritos

    2 reviews

    After a busy day, this is a dish that I can get on the table fast. The recipe came about...


    Mocha Truffles

    28 reviews

    Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...


    Brown-Bag Burritos

    12 reviews

    "For a change from sandwiches, we like burritos-something many people don't consider in a brown-bag lunch," says Rhonda Cliett of...


    Coffee Shop Fudge

    13 reviews

    This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided...


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    Coconut Snowballs

    4 reviews

    Coconut snowballs are a truffle-like treat with a tropical flavor. With creamy coconut filling and a candy bark shell, they'll...

    Honey-Glazed Carrots

    7 reviews

    My mother used sugar in this recipe, but a local man who keeps bees on our farm shares honey with...


    Microwave Brown Sugar Squash

    7 reviews

    You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey,...


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    Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

    3 reviews

    We are all about chocolate! Follow our simple guide to make decadent chocolate-covered strawberries at home.


    Turkey Rice Casserole

    7 reviews

    Getting a comforting meal on the table in no time couldn't be any easier thanks to this nourishing turkey rice...


    Sweet-Tooth Popcorn

    3 reviews

    I like to be creative with this popcorn recipe and add different things to make it festive for the holidays....


    Chocolate Chip Bars

    4 reviews

    People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips,...