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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    Apple Graham Pie

    I can whip up this apple pie with graham cracker crust in minutes using the microwave, so it's great for...


    Beef Tortilla Casserole

    The mild taco flavor of this microwaved main dish is complemented by sour cream and two kinds of cheese. —Patty...


    Hash Brown Potatoes

    "My mother-in-law served these buttery potatoes at brunch a while ago, and I wouldn't leave until I had the recipe,"...


    Cheesy Tuna Noodles

    Not only is this dish delicious, it's economical, too! I serve it once a month.—Tamara Duggan, O'Fallon, Missouri


    Last-Minute Shortcake

    "This sweet treat is so quick because you make it in the microwave," explains Sharon Nichols of Brookings, South Dakota....


    Chocolate Bonbons

    These six-ingredient chocolate bonbons are simple to make and always a delight. They make a welcome offering for housewarmings or...


    Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

    "Friends of ours from Texas gave us this recipe that they call 'Texas Trash'," writes Maureen Di Napoli of Hopkinton,...


    Three-Chip English Toffee

    With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...

    Parmesan Butternut Squash

    Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave...


    Yankee Rancheros

    After my in-laws began affectionately referring to me as a Yankee, I decided I had to learn to make some...


    Shrimp with Coconut Rice

    You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a...


    Red Velvet Candy Cane Fudge

    My favorite kind of cake, red velvet, inspired me to create this fudge. If you'd like, spoon the candy mixture...


    Tropical Squash and Black Bean Burritos

    The pineapple salsa in these hearty burritos gives you a taste of the tropics on a chilly day. Stuffed with...


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    Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini

    I've always had to be creative when getting my family to eat vegetables, so I decided to make stuffed zucchini...


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    Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark

    There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big...


    Simple Iced Coffee

    My husband came up with this recipe to replace the soda he was drinking every morning. It's a delicious alternative...


    Whiskey-Glazed Pecans

    I call these my Jack Daniels Pecans. The subtlety spiked buttery coating makes them an addictive little nosh during a...

    Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt

    Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about...


    Spider Nest Candies

    These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...


    Cherry Mice

    Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves

    Here's all the savory deliciousness of Mom's meat loaf in a single-serving size! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Chocolate-Hazelnut Spoons

    My daughter has an amazing time decorating spoons. She then likes to stir them into hot chocolate. —January Brylow, Milwaukee,...


    Chocolate-Topped Marshmallow Sticks

    I like to use all sorts of different marshmallow shapes and flavors to
    mix things up. These chocolate-dunked pops...

    Microwave Egg Sandwich

    If you're looking for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy days, this high-protein sandwich is low in fat and keeps me...


    Fruit & Granola Crisp with Yogurt

    Here's an easy recipe you can feel good about. Blueberries and peaches are such a delightful flavor combination. —Sue Schmidtke,...


    Circus Peanut Gelatin

    Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus...


    Butterscotch Coffee

    Five ingredients are all you'll need for this sweet sipper. Individual servings of the warm coffee creation are topped with...


    Butterscotch Peanut Fudge

    I am a substitute teacher and found this fudge recipe in a very old book in our school library. It...


    Mini Chicken Kabobs

    "I first tried these kabobs when my daughter-in-law made them for my granddaughter's birthday party," writes Norma Wells of Cookson,...