Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

Greek olives and feta cheese lend an ethnic flare to this colorful entree created by our Test Kitchen.

“This is my mom’s recipe and it’s a regular in our house. So easy and quick—it makes a wonderful treat...

I first made this recipe when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly at dinnertime when the kids...

Making microwave Brussels sprouts is one of the fastest ways to prepare a flavorful side dish that's largely hands-of in...

"Our children never liked cauliflower until I started serving it this way," reports Stephanie Myers of Mobile, Alabama. "They love...

"This smooth, chocolaty pudding tastes old-fashioned but stirs up in a jiffy," promises Myra Innes from Auburn, Kansas. "It's much...

I finish off many of my meals with this dessert, a tart and tongue-tingling dessert that's a breeze to cook...

This simple dessert has lots of fruit and a golden oat topping. I typically use apples, but pears also work...

After working all day, Nancy Johnson of Connersville, Indiana relies on this fat-to-fix main dish that's similar to a stir-fry...

I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite nontraditional way to...

The terrific combination of chocolate and orange makes these some of the best truffles I've ever had. As holiday gifts,...

Microwave Chocolate Cake cooks into a light, moist chocolaty dessert. "A farm wife with four children, I've made this cake...

Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always...

My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always...

"You can make this delicious main dish from start to finish in about half an hour," notes Merrill Powers of...

Top hot potatoes with this colorful mixture from Edie Despain of Logan, Utah for a satisfying meal. "You'll get rave...

With just a few ingredients, you can transform these potatoes into a savory side dish or a complete meal.—Taste of...

These caramels were "homework" for a candy-making class that I took some time ago...and I've repeated that assignment over and...

"I like to cook and enjoy trying new recipes," relates Diana Coppernoll of Linden, North Carolina. A cream cheese topping...

"This is an easy way to season fresh corn on the cob," promises Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

A taco shell makes a good holder for a hot dog dressed up with a tasty combination of baked beans...

Pineapple, kiwi and a hint of lime blend nicely in this unique combination. It’s especially good slathered on biscuits. —Sondra...

This is a must have accompaniment in my home. It goes well with Italian dishes to a simple salad dishes.—Stephanie...

My family digs into this moist, flavorful tuna casserole. Crisp celery along with zucchini and tomato give it a fresh...

For a tasty low-cost treat, try sundaes made with this syrup. I use this microwave recipe so often I have...

My daughter-in-law is a diabetic, so I came up with this recipe especially for her. But this cobbler is so...

Wonderfully versatile, this gift is seasoned for both sipping and sniffing. When mixed with fruit juices, it's a delicious winter...

To come up with this recipe, I just put together three of my family's favorite ingredients - potatoes, mushrooms and...

"This quick, filling dish is good anytime of day," writes Delia Kennedy of Deer Park, Washington. "I often make it...