Sign up for Our Newsletters

More Categories
    View More in Test Kitchen
    Select Filters
    Dishes & Beverages
    Cooking Style
    Test Kitchen
    Cuisines
    Holidays & Events
    Meal Types
    Techniques
    Ingredients
    Health & Wellness
    Gear
    Your Filters
    Gear
    Clear All

    Test Kitchen Recipes

    Welcome to the heart of Taste of Home. Get our favorite Test Kitchen recipes, cooking tips and product recommendations—all straight from the pros.

    homemade condensed milk after heating in microwave

    Can You Really Make Sweetened Condensed Milk in the Microwave?

    Milk. Sugar. Microwave. Is it possible that these three simple items are all you need to make sweetened condensed milk at home in under 15 minutes?

    This Banana Bread Recipe Only Takes Five Minutes…in Your Microwave!

    There's no need for kneading with banana bread.

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required!...

    Easy Puppy Chow

    This easy puppy chow recipe uses whole packages so there are no fussy leftovers. Plus,...

    Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Snack Mix

    I love chocolate-covered strawberries, but they're one of those treats you want to make only...

    We Tried 10 Brands of Microwave Popcorn. These Are the 4 You Should Buy.

    You've got your movie queued up, you're in your comfy clothes—all that's left is picking...

    9 Microwave Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring

    Unless you want to damage your microwave beyond repair or start a fire in your...

    Why Professional Chefs Never Touch the Defrost Button on Microwaves

    The microwave does have its limits.

    Apple Pie Snack Mix

    ????I love homemade apple pie, but I needed a simple sweet treat for my boys...

    Red, White and Blue Crunch Mix

    My colorful snack mix makes a festive treat for a large group or potluck or...

    Spaghetti Squash & Black Bean Tacos

    Who knew that spaghetti squash could be so amazing stuffed inside tacos? This unique recipe...

    Omaha Steaks’ New Microwave Meals Are Insanely Delicious

    The mail-order steak company's new offerings are perfect for the nights you just can't cook...

    Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

    I love mushrooms and am learning how to make heartier dishes out of my old...

    Here Are 16 Ways Your Microwave Can Help You Cook

    Think your microwave is only good for heating frozen dinners? Use these microwave hacks to...

    27 Microwave Recipes Your College Kid Can Make

    With these microwave recipe for college students, the student in your life can spend more...

    16 Dinners You Can Actually Make in the Microwave

    Some days are just too hot to turn on the oven. These microwave meals are...

    PB&J Chex Mix

    As a kid, I loved to add crunchy textures, like chips or popcorn, to my...

    Mac ‘n’ Cheese Dinner

    Don’t settle for ordinary mac & cheese! This one is my kids’ favorite meal, so...

    How to Find Your Microwave’s Wattage

    Not sure how to find your microwave's wattage? You're not alone. This task is often...

    12 Things You Shouldn’t Put in the Microwave

    Follow these tips to avoid dangerous microwave mistakes.

    10 Genius Products That Make Microwave Cooking Feel Gourmet

    With the right microwave cookware, you can enjoy the convenience of quick cooking without sacrificing...

    20 Microwave Tricks Every Cook Needs to Know

    Your microwave can do more than heat up leftovers! Here are a handful of microwave...

    Why Do Peeps Explode in the Microwave?

    Every kid's favorite Easter-time party trick just so happens to have an interesting science lesson...