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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    Microwaved Chicken Kiev

    3 reviews

    I fix these microwave-easy chicken breasts all the time and love the taste. —Dorothy LaCombe, Hamburg, New York


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    Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves

    5 reviews

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


    Chocolate-Hazelnut Spoons

    4 reviews

    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

    6 reviews

    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,...


    Sausage-Stuffed Butternut Squash

    6 reviews

    Load butternut squash shells with an Italian turkey sausage and squash mixture for a quick and easy meal. Even better,...

    Parmesan Butternut Squash

    7 reviews

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


    Halloween Candy Bark

    4 reviews

    My kids and I wanted to make a treat using the beautiful colors of fall and some candy that's special...


    Mango Sticky Rice

    1 review

    As a nice contrast to traditional desserts, this Thai mango sticky rice recipe is a refreshing treat with a...


    Berry White Ice Pops

    3 reviews

    Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut


    Chipotle Ranch Chicken Tacos

    2 reviews

    Chop, chop...or not. These tacos are easy on the cook with ready-to-use produce, pico, dressing and cheese. Thinly slice the...


    Spider Nest Candies

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


    Lasagna Dip

    3 reviews

    My lasagna noodle chips turned out great and are out-of-this-world crispy. And the dip truly tastes like rich, cheesy Italian-American...


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    Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini

    23 reviews

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


    Creepy Candied Corn

    I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...

    Martian Marshmallows

    Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri...


    Mini Pretzel Pumpkins

    2 reviews

    Folks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste of Home...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

    1 review

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


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    Fish Fillets with Stuffing

    4 reviews

    Donna Smith of Victor, New York offers a delicious microwave entree. "The fish is moist and the stuffing adds crunch."...


    Chicken Kiev

    3 reviews

    A favorite aunt shared this special chicken kiev with me. It makes attractive individual servings fancy enough to be served...


    Truffle Topiary

    8 reviews

    I wanted to give family and friends something they’d remember, so I whipped up piles of these sweets for everyone....

    Broiled Red Potatoes

    MU HUSBAND is a typical "meat and potatoes" man. Tired of the usual mashed or baked potato treatment, I began...


    Nacho Cheese Dip

    With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while...


    Last-Minute Shortcake

    2 reviews

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


    Mashed Potato for One

    1 review

    With two dance classes, bowling and crafting each week, this easy recipe is perfect when I need an out-of-the-ordinary side...


    Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Black Beans

    4 reviews

    As a vegan, I'm always looking for impressive dishes to share. Sweet potatoes loaded with beans and a touch of...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats

    12 reviews

    We love these peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats chock-full of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate. No one can eat...