A fried allium is the perfect finishing touch. Whether on top of a medium-rare steak, and creamy potato soup, or a gooey bowl of macaroni and cheese (or like, a salad or something), fried onions, ...

Like so many of the most banal tools of modern life—duct tape, tampons, canned soup, the Internet—the microwave oven was born from the industry of war. Its key element: magnetron tubes, tiny, ...

The idea of a “fast and fabulous” microwave mug recipe is irresistible: There’s little waiting or washing up, you don’t heat up the kitchen, and the mug is the perfect size when you’re cooking for one ...

Our microwaves are trusty tools for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen foods, and perhaps even whipping up an indulgent mug cake or two. There's no doubt that these handy appliances can save us ...

It's rare to find a dish that isn't improved by the addition of jammy, salty-sweet caramelized onions. Stir caramelized onions into your next pasta dish, plop 'em on a burger, incorporate them into ...

Back to school? Don't settle for subpar cafeteria food. Here's how to be a master dorm chef when you only have access to a fridge or microwave. Oh wait, that's not your set-up? Then check out our ...

We're all looking for shortcuts to make mealtimes easier and faster. And, with busy schedules and late nights at the office, getting dinner on the table can be a challenge on some nights. But is it OK ...