Cooking Techniques

Many quick-fix dishes, such as ramen noodles and freeze-dried pasta, come in Styrofoam containers that require you to cook them in the microwave. Because Styrofoam melts easily when exposed to...

Infrared cooking refers to cooking food with invisible light energy. When light waves hit the food, the molecules shake violently and begin to heat up.

Cooking corn on the cob in the microwave oven is quick and easy. It’s certainly quicker and easier than boiling ears of corn on the stovetop. Corn cooked properly in the microwave comes out...

Cooking a microwaveable pizza is a great way to save money, and it is incredibly easy. These microwaveable pizzas usually come in packs of three or more, and are very cheap at most grocery stores....

Tofu is a versatile foodstuff, adaptable to almost any taste. Often used as a substitute for meat, eggs, or soft cheeses, tofu provides a valuable source of protein as well nutrients such as B...

Sweet and crispy sugar snap peas are a versatile vegetable. They work well as a side dish, they can be eaten by themselves, or they can be served as part of a vegetable medley. Vivid, green snap...

Sweet potatoes are not only tasty, they are easy to make in a convection oven. When preparing a full meal, if you have a convection oven, microwave and a conventional oven, you can make the...

Soy milk is a liquid made from ground and processed soybeans. It has a similar texture to cow or other animal's milk, but it is completely dairy free. Soy milk can be used as a milk substitute for...

Bulgur wheat is a quick-cooking grain made from wheat kernels that have been parboiled, dried and ground. When rehydrated it has a tender, chewy texture and a light, nutty taste, making it the...

You love chocolate and you love to cook with it, so today you are planning to use some Wilton chocolate to ice cupcakes or coat fruit. Or maybe you are more in the mood for chocolate fondue. The...

Why go through all the effort to lug out the big saucepan or frying pan, fill it with water and wait 15 minutes while the water boils just to poach an egg? The convenience of living in the 21st...

Poached eggs can require a lot of work and cleanup when cooked on the stove top. Knowing how to use a microwave poacher like the Nordic Ware Egg Poacher is a nice, easy alternative for poaching eggs.

Cooking bacon in a microwave oven can easily be achieved without any use of outside apparatus such as microwave bacon cookers. So keep those purse strings firmly closed, your microwave oven is...

Toasted pecans are delicious simply eaten as a snack. They're also delicious when toasted and added to a salad. Toasting pecans given them a stronger flavor and makes them extra crunchy.

Using your microwave oven is a great way to save energy and prepare food faster. In fact, microwave oven use has become so popular there numerous dishes, breakfast foods, snacks and even...

Sometimes the microwave breaks, or there is a power outage. Or you just do not have a microwave to begin with. However, frozen meals are often inexpensive and quick meals that you may want to...

It is possible there will be a shortage of canned pumpkin this year due to increment weather conditions. So if you crave a pumpkin pie for the holidays read on.

Keeping food warm while transporting to a party or family gathering can be a problem. I have a very inexpensive solution to this dilemma. Just put the dish on a rice heating bag.

Want bacon, but don't feel like going through the whole process of frying it in a pan? Prepare for a tasty bacon explosion with this easy guide. Perfect for college students or bachelors!

While using a dehydrator is probably the easiest way to dry peppers _ instructions vary by model, but they all consist of some form of putting peppers in the machine and walking away _ there are...

Corn on the cob is so good fresh from the farmers market and steaming hot on your plate. Boiling in water simply takes away much of the nutritional value but steaming keeps the corn flavorful and...

Rice is a popular and tasty side dish that goes with many different main dishes. Cooking white rice in the microwave with a rice cooker can simplify the rice-cooking process. By measuring and...

TVP, or textured vegetable protein, is produced from soy flour after the soy bean oil has been extracted, then cooked under pressure, extruded and dried. Available flavored or unflavored, in...

Students across the world face a shock when moving to a college campus from home. While many appreciate the newfound freedom, the availability and quality of food in the diet of the college...

This is my way of making Ramen Noodles, in this method of cooking them the noodles never get mushy which is what i cant stand

A Progressive Rice Cooker is a microwave appliance that cooks rice, either brown or white, in the microwave in about half the time of cooking rice on the stove top or in a conventional electric...

Making corn on the cob in a big pot of boiling water can be a real pain. Use these steps to make it quick and easy in your microwave.

The nutritional value of food cooked in a microwave oven is highly debated in some quarters. The manufacture of microwave ovens has been regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since...

Combined appliances like microwave/convection ovens are a great item for kitchens without a lot of counter space. Many apartment dwellers use them as well as owners of RV vehicles with a minimum...

Spaghetti. Macaroni and cheese. Lasagna. Baked ziti. Pasta dishes are delicious, easy to prepare and a hearty meal at the end of a long work day. But cooking the pasta in a pot of water on the...

Whether you are concerned about the safety of microwave ovens or simply do not like them, figuring out how to live without one in the modern world can be a challenge. There are alternatives to...

I love veggie patties, and there are so many different versions to choose from. Some people I know are a little scared to try one, well, because it's not meat!!! They might look a little funky...

My mom taught me this technique to cook Corn on the Cob in the microwave. It was so easy a child could do it! It only takes 5 minutes and tastes just as good as cooking it on the stove. Now...

If you've ever been tempted to get a saw from the garage to cut into a squash, here's a quick easy method.

Much like their electric counterparts, microwave grills allow for indoor grilling of meats and vegetables. Unlike electric models, the foods cooked in a microwave grill will be ready to eat in six...

Commercial microwave ovens are used in small restaurants and convenience stores that serve food but don't have standard kitchens. Microwaving food is a unique way to heat it up, as it takes...

You may think there is only one way to microwave your leftover food, but you can actually make your food taste better without drying out by using a lower heating power.

We all love the taste of steaming hot, fresh sweet corn. In just few simple steps, you can get that great taste from the microwave instead of having to boil them on the stove.

Cooking corn on the cob in the microwave is an easy way to save time while not sacrificing taste. Cooking corn in the microwave is a proven method for greater results in a shorter period of time....

Cooking single servings of oatmeal in your microwave oven is very convenient. No extra dishes to wash, and you can walk away to continue your morning routine while the microwave does all the work....

Cooking Vegetables in a Microwave

Yams are a starchy vegetable which can vary from ivory to deep purple in color. According to the USDA, these root vegetables are a good source of potassium and Vitamin A. Yams can be baked in...

Acorn squash can look intimidating at first. It is so easy to cook though! It makes an excellent bowl for holiday dishes or for dinner parties. It tastes great and is very nutritious. Using the...

It's sweet corn time! Corn on the cob is delicious and nutritious, yet who wants to pull out their big pot and wait for water to boil? Not me! And who wants to spend all that time pulling out...

Melting chocolate can be a tense experience. Many seemingly small factors can have a big say in determining if the chocolate comes out right, from a slight change in temperature to a drop of...

The microwave oven is a marvel of modern technology. Microwaves cook food in a fraction of the time required by more traditional methods, are efficient in their use of electricity and heat the...

Marzipan is a sweet, pliable dough made from almond paste and sugar. Delicious and incredibly versatile, marzipan can be colored and flavored, baked into cakes and cookies, molded into candies or...

The microwave oven was not available when your Mom and Grandmother learned to cook, and most older cooks would not imagine cooking a meal in the microwave. It is great to warm leftovers or make...

Popcorn is the yummy comfort food that goes great with a rented movie on a quiet night at home. Give movie night a little zing by adding some cheese to your popcorn. Preparation time is only...

Steaming vegetables is a great way to add a healthy side dish to any meal. Zucchini is especially good steamed, and since you can only eat so much zucchini bread, it's also a quick way to add...