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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    Crispy Chocolate Squares

    6 reviews

    Folks will think you slaved away on these fast and fudgy treats. People often request the recipe and are surprised...


    Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

    5 reviews

    Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...


    Swiss Mushroom Loaf

    5 reviews

    I'm always prepared for recipe requests when I serve this outstanding stuffed loaf. It's excellent not only as an appetizer...


    Microwave Pickles

    11 reviews

    You can enjoy a small batch of these sweet crunchy pickles anytime without the work of traditional canning methods. They're...


    Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing

    11 reviews

    When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. —Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas


    Rocky Road Fudge Pops

    These sweet frozen treats are simple to prepare and guaranteed to bring out the kid in anyone. The creamy pops...


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    Pizza Dip

    9 reviews

    Looking for a hot dip recipe that everyone will love? Cheesy pizza dip is the answer.


    Microwave Oatmeal Bars

    13 reviews

    My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, and these microwave treats are...

    Chocolate Almond Brittle

    9 reviews

    Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to...


    Breakfast Potatoes

    1 review

    These cheesy potatoes are a super morning side dish. I prepare them often for my husband and myself. They go...


    Grilled Potato Skins

    10 reviews

    It's easy to love these delicious appetizers. They're nice to serve outside when you invite friends over for a grilled...


    Jelly Bean Bark

    12 reviews

    Homemade Easter candy really doesn't get easier than this. It's so simple—all you need are three ingredients, a microwave and...


    Apple Pie a la Mode

    1 review

    I was planning a dinner party and wanted a dessert that wowed. My caramel apple ice cream pie certainly does...


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    Santa Claus Cookies

    13 reviews

    Make these charming and festive Santa Claus cookies once, and they'll become a yearly Christmas tradition in your home. And...


    Chocolate-Covered Eggs

    14 reviews

    These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort...


    Striped Chocolate Popcorn

    4 reviews

    For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...


    Beer-Battered Potato Wedges

    4 reviews

    Serve these wonderful wedges just about anytime. These potatoes are really good with hamburgers. They're just like the ones served...

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    Caramel Truffles

    25 reviews

    These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


    White Chocolate Bark

    4 reviews

    White chocolate bark is a home run for holiday season gifting. The combination of dried cranberries and walnuts is wonderful,...


    Nuts-About-You Cookie Sticks

    1 review

    These cookies make a fancy meal finale that couldn’t be quicker to whip up. Start with purchased Pirouette cookies, dip...


    Caramel Cashew Clusters

    9 reviews

    Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....


    Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash

    14 reviews

    This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. —Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma


    Salsa Spaghetti Squash

    5 reviews

    If you want spaghetti, but are eating gluten-free or trying to keep a lid on carbs, there's always spaghetti squash...

    Glorified Hash Browns

    16 reviews

    You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to put together this dressed-up potato casserole! When a friend...


    Pepper Steak with Potatoes

    5 reviews

    I added sliced red potatoes to one of my favorite recipes for Asian-style pepper steak. Now this hearty supper satisfies...


    Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

    These Halloween Rice Krispie treats from Nancy Foust of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania are perfect for a themed get-together come October. "This...

    Marshmallow Ghosts

    Kids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand,...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels

    6 reviews

    "The treats are easy for any age to make but pretty enough to share with friends. You can add color...


    Be-Mine Sandwich Cookies

    3 reviews

    These simple cookies are the first thing to disappear from dessert tables. They're cute, colorful and extremely fast to make.