Microwaves conveniently reheat food, but not everything should go in the appliance. Cardboard, for one, can sometimes be ...

To prevent explosions, never heat sealed containers. Instead, cover food loosely with wax or parchment paper, a ceramic plate ...

This story begins with a tragic tale of woe: After a long evening at a cocktail party, I returned home with a ravenous appetite for melted cheese. Luckily, I had a plastic takeout container of queso ...

You’ve ordered takeout, brought it home, and are seconds away from reheating it—container and all. We’ve all done it. But when you zap that food in the microwave without thinking, you’re risking more ...

Cooking is yet another daily activity that can sometimes take up time we don’t have. It is therefore understandable that many people rely on quick microwave meals when necessary. Article continues ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Have you heard the statement “Don’t heat ...

Here’s what you need to know amid concerns about microplastics and toxic chemicals. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by ...

Most of us are assured that our microwave containers are safe as it is mentioned at the back of the container and we are certain that it won’t cause any problem. It is better to avoid reusing ...

Australian home cooks have discovered the true purpose of a popular red storage food container sold at the supermarket. The $10 Decor product is actually widely used and promoted as a microwave rice ...