Making baked potatoes in the microwave instead of the oven can save you 30 minutes or more. One potato takes 10 to 14 minutes in the microwave — add two minutes per additional potato. You won't get ...

While baked potatoes can form the base of an easy dinner, they’re not exactly a quick dish. After all, baking russets in the oven takes the better part of an hour. Swap the oven for the microwave, ...

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.

Despite their simplicity, it's not always easy to achieve the perfect baked potato. Here are some of the top pitfalls people ...

Potatoes can be "baked" in the oven, microwave, air fryer, or instant pot. If you crave crispy potato skins or are cooking for a group, stick with the oven method. When you're short on time, the ...

Give this hearty shortcut recipe a try when you're craving warm comfort food. Your reward will be a classic home-style soup made fairly quickly and with almost no muss or fuss. The microwave oven ...

From arroz verde and shakshuka to omelettes and oyakodon, your microwave can help you whip up dinner this week. To save space, I tried going without a microwave for a few years. My kitchen isn't very ...

Who needs tortilla chips when you've got baked potatoes? This quick recipe for pulled chicken topped with guacamole, cilantro, cheese and red onion would be great piled over a platter of warm tortilla ...

A baked potato tastes great year-round, alongside everything from roast chicken to salmon—and you can "bake" a potato in everything from a microwave to an oven. For a simple summer side dish, cook ...