Microwave ovens are all about simplicity: Just tap a button or two to quickly warm up leftovers, defrost a steak, nuke a package of frozen veggies, or heat up a cold cup of coffee. With the Sharp ...

It’s almost dinnertime and, whoops, you forgot to get the steak you planned to serve out of the freezer. Not to worry. If you have a microwave, you can defrost the meat in no time using the defrost ...

It’s better to thaw chicken before cooking it. You can do this safely in the refrigerator, microwave, or with cold water. It’s almost dinnertime, and the chicken is still in the freezer. Food safety ...

Count me among the people who pat themselves on the back when they carefully pack away food in the freezer, knowing there’s something to cook and eat in the future. That, my friends, is only half the ...