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, ...

Here are some tips on cooking sliced, boneless or canned hams for Easter in a microwave. Select boneless hams that weigh no more than 3 pounds. Place ham slices, boneless hams or canned hams in a ...

Microwaved meals often get a bad rap. It’s hard to believe that a microwave could possibly cook something equal or better in quality, taste or texture than an appliance that’s easier to control, like ...