Microwaves aren't radioactive. A microwave is a small appliance that uses radio waves to cook food — the same energy produced by your radio or television. Microwaves have a device called a magnetron.

If you're in a pinch, your microwave can double as a fryer. While this isn't one of its more specialized functions, it can be effective in certain scenarios.

Sometimes you want dessert but don’t have the time or energy to deal with preheating ovens, waiting 40 minutes, and cleaning half the kitchen afterward. This is where microwave cakes step in. They’re ...

You can enjoy a café-level caffeine fix from your own kitchen (no fancy gizmo needed). Here's how to froth milk at home using *just* the microwave. At your neighborhood coffee shop, the price ...