Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

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

Streamline any weeknight with this pretty main dish full of pleasing flavors. Chop the pepper ahead and pick up sliced...

"This is probably one of the quickest meals in my recipe file and a wonderful way to please picky eaters,"...

Enjoy the taste and comfort of this classic soup through the convenience of microwave cooking. "It's a recipe that I...

Bursting with crisp, flavorful veggies, you'll be amazed that this dish, submitted by Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois, was made...

For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this...

I carry this dish to all the potluck dinners I attend because it's always a hit. I take extra recipe...

A spicy mix of crisp cereal, soft marshmallows and rum extract make this a delicious treat to nosh on with...

The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in...

"This is a favorite treat at our house," says Lisa Elliott of West Plains, Missouri. "It's so easy to make...

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

I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this...

As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...

These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...

These cakelike brownies have a rich, crunchy oat crust and a smooth homemade chocolate frosting. A packaged brownie mix makes...

Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or

For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...

Combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive oil...

You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is...

Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for...

"When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis...

Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...

My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories...

I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it...

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

Making these cookies is therapeutic for me. And they are always quite popular at fundraisers. If you’d like, you can...

These surprisingly easy clusters are guaranteed to delight anyone who craves salty-sweet treats. The peanut, butterscotch and potato stick flavors...

I go for these quick bites when I'm short on time or don't want to turn on the oven. I...

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