Few appliances spark as much debate as the microwave. For those who don’t have the time (or desire) to cook, it’s a game-changer, swiftly warming up leftovers and transforming fresh ingredients into ...

There is little doubt that microwaves have revolutionized the way we prepare food. Aside from allowing us to cook, reheat, and defrost food quickly, they are more energy efficient than conventional ...

A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it's the only method of heating and cooking food.

Microwaves are different from basically every other cooking method because they don’t emit any actual heat; instead, ...

There's a trick to getting perfectly warm, evenly cooked food every time ...

There’s no easier way to warm up leftovers than with a microwave, but the problem is, the results aren’t always ideal. We’ve all encountered a nuked chicken breast that’s way more rubbery than the ...

Microwaved meals often get a bad rap. It’s hard to believe that a microwave could possibly cook something equal or better in quality, taste or texture than an appliance that’s easier to control, like ...

Although most contestants in the 44th National Chicken Cooking Contest, held recently in Sacramento, Calif., used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 23 of the 51 finalists used leg meat. One of the ...

Leftovers can be perfect for easy-to-plan lunches, afternoon snacks, late-night bites — or all of the above. While it's tempting to rely on the microwave for reheating these leftovers, food experts ...