To see if I was the only oddball with no microwave, I conducted an informal survey of friends on Facebook. And I found that ...

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 ...

Use low power: Most microwaves have the option to change the power, which adjusts the cooking intensity by cycling the ...