Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although potato salad is always a crowd favorite, especially for 4th of July, boiling and draining the spuds can be a hassle.

We've all been there. You're tired after work or just feeling lazy on the weekend, and you do not want to cook. But you have to eat, right? This is where your microwave oven can save the day. These ...

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.

I was skeptical about this recipe for microwave potato chips working but it did! You have to make sure you slice them thin though. Create these gourmet-inspired potato chips at home without the need ...

Microwaving sweet potatoes isn’t just faster—it enhances sweetness by converting starches into natural sugars more efficiently than baking alone. For the best flavor and texture, microwave whole ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Mashed potatoes are as involved as you want them ...

The idea of a “fast and fabulous” microwave mug recipe is irresistible. There’s little waiting or washing up, you don’t heat up the kitchen, and the mug is the perfect size when you’re cooking for one ...

The editors and writers of Food & Wine Magazine offer "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving. Ann Taylor Pittman bakes potatoes to create a ...