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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    Granola Cereal Bars

    These sweet peanut butter bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert or anytime as a quick snack. You can add raisins instead of chocolate chips if you prefer. —Helen Velichko, Kansas City, Missouri

    Easy White Chocolate Party Mix

    I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...


    Garden Frittata

    I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

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


    Apple Roses

    Apple roses are easy to make, look fantastic and taste absolutely delicious. They're the perfect dessert to bring to a...

    Boston Cream Poke Cake

    Our Boston cream poke cake has all the rich and creamy flavor of the New England classic dessert but with...


    Peanut Butter Balls

    Peanut butter balls are a bit like peanut butter cups, except better and fresher because they’re homemade!


    Keto English Muffin

    Making a low-carb keto English muffin isn't just possible—it's delicious! This easy recipe requires only six ingredients and less than...


    Chocolate Mug Cake

    This chocolate mug cake is prepped with baking pantry staples and cooked in the microwave. It's the perfect recipe to...


    Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

    This copycat Olive Garden breadsticks recipe makes soft, warm bread that can be on your table in less than an...


    Pecan Pie Cheesecake

    This pecan pie cheesecake is a rich, tasty and satisfying treat that takes a while to make but is so...


    Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bark

    I made these decadent chocolate caramel crunch bars and took them to a reunion with my sorority sisters last fall....


    Biscoff Cheesecake

    Biscoff cheesecake puts the warm and spicy flavors of Biscoff cookies into cheesecake form. Including both Biscoff cookies and Biscoff...

    Fudge Pie

    This fudge pie recipe is a fun treat you can serve around the holidays or any time of year.


    Microwave Sweet Potato

    Prepare a microwave sweet potato for any of your favorite sweet potato recipes—breakfast, entree, side dish or dessert. It'll be...


    Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

    The holidays just got sweeter! Follow our recipe to enjoy delicious copycat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars without leaving your house.


    Tartufo Ice Cream

    Tartufo ice cream is a dome-shaped dessert that hails from Calabria, Italy. It's made with layers of ice cream, cherries...


    Cookie Butter Puppy Chow

    I originally came up with this recipe because I wanted to bring a nut-allergy-friendly dish to family potlucks that still...


    Velveeta Fudge

    Velveeta fudge sounds like a crazy idea, but it turns out it's crazy enough to work, resulting in a delightful...


    Microwave Mashed Potatoes

    Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you're craving comfort food without the fuss, these microwave mashed potatoes are quick, easy...


    Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

    When you want dessert in a flash, reach for this chocolate chip mug cake recipe. It creates a single-serve treat...


    Vanilla Mug Cake

    Did you know you can bake a tiny, single-serving cake in less than 15 minutes? And dirty only one coffee...

    Apricot Chicken

    This saucy, Chinese-inspired apricot chicken recipe tastes just like your favorite takeout order but comes together entirely in the microwave.


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    Easy Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...


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    Madeleines

    Are buttery, shell-shaped French madeleines more cookies or cakes? Learn how to make this madeleine cookie recipe and decide for...


    Lemon Dump Cake

    Lemon lovers, rejoice: Four-ingredient lemon dump cake with cream cheese is one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make. You...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

    Five ingredients are all you need to prepare this almost-too-easy-to-make strawberry cheesecake dump cake. Simply toss the ingredients in a...


    Boston Cream Doughnuts

    Love Boston cream pie? Make Boston cream doughnuts for a version that's handheld—and acceptable to eat for breakfast.