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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    Copycat Taco Bell’s Cheesy Gordita Crunch

    Who doesn’t love a good copycat recipe? From a copycat Crunchwrap Supreme to Chipotle’s chicken recipe, any time we can

    Raspberry Ricotta Mug Cake

    Who wouldn't want to dig in to a personal cake? Mug cakes are such a fun, casual treat, and you...


    Oreo Mousse Cake

    Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun...


    Lazy Cake

    This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...


    Butternut Squash Burrito Bowl

    This butternut squash burrito bowl is an easy-to-prep dinner that combines fresh ingredients with wholesome convenience foods. It comes together...

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    Easy Puppy Chow

    This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there's less messy measuring. And it makes enough...


    Peanut Butter Cookie In A Mug

    This peanut butter cookie in a mug is perfect for when you have a sweet tooth but don't want to...

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

    I've tried different variations of these cakes for my family and this chocolate peanut butter mug cake is a winner!...


    Chicken Satay Noodles

    This recipe is so quick and easy. It was given to me by a friend and it tastes just like...


    Mac ‘n’ Cheese Dinner

    Don’t settle for ordinary mac and cheese. This version is my kids’ favorite, so I always make a huge pot....


    Peach Panna Cotta

    This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

    It was so fun to experiment with this brownie recipe. When my daughter tasted the final version, she told me...


    Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix

    This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I've made it for can have just...


    Edamame Hummus

    We love hummus at our house. This recipe is a scrumptious and refreshing twist on an old favorite, and it's...


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    Almond-Pecan Date Truffles

    My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...


    Chicken Parmesan With Spaghetti Squash

    I grow spaghetti squash and herbs in my garden every year, so this recipe is the perfect way to use...

    Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches

    I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don't want...


    Chocolate Almond Pizzelles

    If you love fun baking gadgets, you'll enjoy making these crispy, almond-flavored cookies, which get their unique waffle design from...


    Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

    This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so...


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    Cheesy Fiesta Beef Casserole

    Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice...


    Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus

    This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I’ve ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in...


    Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken

    We love all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available in the summer. This salad is one of our...


    Coconut Creme Chocolates

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


    Berry Smoothie Pie

    This refreshing dessert is so beautiful and tastes sensational. Your family will love it, just like mine! —Jill Bonanno, Prineville,...


    Chicken & Spaghetti Squash

    While dreaming up a healthier pasta dish, I decided to experiment with spaghetti squash. After a few tries, I settled...

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    Striped Chocolate Popcorn

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


    Parmesan Chicken Patties

    "I have three young children, so I rely on meals that are quick and easy," relates Renee DePriest of Harrisburg,...


    Maple Baby Carrots

    “I first tasted this three-ingredient side dish at my aunt’s house,” relates Karen Wren from Freedom, Maine. “I thought they...


    Chocolate-Covered Eggs

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


    Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    "You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New...


    Basil Sugar Snap Peas

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