Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...

Spread them out evenly on a paper towel-lined plate, then microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, checking halfway through. This ...

The microwave revolution subtly changed home life from its unintentional beginning to its position as a mainstay of ...