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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    Glorified Hash Browns

    16 Reviews

    You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to put together this dressed-up potato casserole! When a friend...


    Chocolate Caramel Apples

    1 Reviews

    Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious...


    Truffle Cherries

    4 Reviews

    Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! —Anne Drouin,...


    Butterscotch Peanut Fudge

    6 Reviews

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


    Butterscotch Coffee

    5 Reviews

    This easy butterscotch coffee recipe is perfect for a chilly fall morning, a sweet afternoon pick-me-up or a cozy holiday...


    Be-Mine Sandwich Cookies

    3 Reviews

    These simple cookies are the first thing to disappear from dessert tables. They're cute, colorful and extremely fast to make.


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    Santa Claus Cookies

    12 Reviews

    Make these charming and festive Santa Claus cookies once, and they'll become a yearly Christmas tradition in your home. And...


    Apple Pie a la Mode

    1 Reviews

    Forget the single scoop of ice cream on top; we've turned apple pie a la mode into a no-bake ice...

    Jelly Bean Bark

    12 Reviews

    Homemade Easter candy really doesn't get easier than this. It's so simple—all you need are three ingredients, a microwave and...


    Grilled Potato Skins

    9 Reviews

    It's easy to love these delicious appetizers. They're nice to serve outside when you invite friends over for a grilled...


    Beer-Battered Potato Wedges

    4 Reviews

    Serve these wonderful wedges just about anytime. These potatoes are really good with hamburgers. They're just like the ones served...


    Striped Chocolate Popcorn

    4 Reviews

    For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...


    Chocolate-Covered Eggs

    14 Reviews

    These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort...


    Salsa Spaghetti Squash

    5 Reviews

    If you want spaghetti, but are eating gluten-free or trying to keep a lid on carbs, there's always spaghetti squash...


    Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash

    14 Reviews

    This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. —Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma


    Caramel Cashew Clusters

    8 Reviews

    Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....


    Nuts-About-You Cookie Sticks

    1 Reviews

    These cookies make a fancy meal finale that couldn’t be quicker to whip up. Start with purchased Pirouette cookies, dip...

    Cookie Dough Truffles

    162 Reviews

    The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...


    White Chocolate Bark

    4 Reviews

    White chocolate bark is a home run for holiday season gifting. The combination of dried cranberries and walnuts is wonderful,...


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    Caramel Truffles

    25 Reviews

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


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    42 Reviews

    Crunchy, chewy and covered in chocolate—this chocolate billionaires candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...


    White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies

    2 Reviews

    Candy making can be easy! Have kids help roll the candies in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an...


    Caramel Peanut Fantasy

    6 Reviews

    Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company....

    No-Bake Cookie Balls

    25 Reviews

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


    Chocolaty Popcorn

    1 Reviews

    Pack this irresistible snack into wax or plastic bags and tie them shut with curling ribbons for a pretty presentation....


    Cod Delight

    12 Reviews

    I used to make this in the oven, but then I discovered that microwave lets me enjoy it even faster....


    Blizzard Party Mix

    16 Reviews

    This sweet-salty combo is sure to be popular. It's perfect as party mix, munching at home or giving away as...


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    Eyeball Cookies

    21 Reviews

    All eyes will definitely be on these adorable cookies when they're set on any buffet table. I created them for...


    Melted Witch Puddles

    12 Reviews

    In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...