Back when microwave ovens were becoming more affordable for the home cook, appliance stores were hiring home economists to teach customers how to use them. I was one of those teachers at Montgomery ...

Key Takeaways Microwave ovens cook food using non-ionizing radiation, which causes vibrations and heat generation in food particles.Microwaving food does not significantly change the nutritional value ...

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Many of us use microwave ovens to defrost, reheat and cook food, and even though this convenience has been around for decades, some still worry that microwave ovens may not be completely safe to use.

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Internal temperature isn’t as crucial for a potato as it is for meat, but you’ll still want a baked potato to reach around 210 degrees, the Idaho Potato Commission advises. If you want to let residual ...

It may seem sacrilegious to stovetop loyalists, but when it comes to consistency, this household appliance is a weeknight meal’s best friend. By Priya Krishna As a scientist he saw the potential of ...