Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it,...

I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...

Save yourself some time in the kitchen and toss the squash in the microwave for a quick dish. Sometimes squash...

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

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

These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now...

My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...

My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...

I dunk pomegranate seeds in chocolate to get these easy little treats friends and family love. —Jim Javorsky, Havre de...

With Brussels sprouts for the green and cranberries for the red, I make a cheery Christmastime salad. Refreshing and versatile,...

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

This combination of buttery shortbread and sweet chocolate is wonderful. Whenever I make it, there's nothing but crumbs left. Be...

In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So...

Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When...

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

“At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of...

You need only four simple ingredients to make these super-easy appetizers.
The colorful pinwheels have an eye-catching look and...

Gather 'round the tree on Christmas Eve and feast on these adorable reindeer cookies. If you listen closely, you might...

Making the saucy meatballs in advance and reheating them saves me precious time when expecting company. These satisfying sandwiches are...

Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes every day and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and even candy. This chocolate...

This tasty main dish is a snap to prepare in the microwave and takes just minutes to make. It's a...

My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the...

You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over...

Kids will gasp in delight at these adorable ghosts. Juicy strawberries, chocolate and a lick of almond flavor make these...

Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing. —Victoria Shevlin, Cape...

Even my kids eat their veggies when I serve this nicely spiced skillet. It's pretty and absolutely scrumptious. Sometimes, I...

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

This autumn-inspired breakfast tastes like pumpkin pie—without the guilt! Double the recipe if you feel like sharing. —Amy Bashtovoi, Sidney,...

This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When served, it cuts easily, revealing the...