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.

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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 ...

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 ...

I tried David Chang's quick and easy recipe for mashed potatoes — and it deserves all the hype. I only needed a microwave and four ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes, milk, butter, and seasoning. I ...

Potatoes — whether you prefer russet, red, Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes — are a delicious side to any meal, but they can take a lot of time to cook. Learning how to use the microwave for sweet potato ...

When it comes to nutrition, sweet potatoes beat white potatoes hands down. They have good carbohydrates, the kind with a low glycemic index so they don't produce a sugar crash. The vitamins and ...

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 ...