When I told Cecilia Chiang—perhaps the most important Chinese chef in American history—that I was hungry, the last thing I expected was for her to microwave fish for dinner. After all, Cecilia was an ...

This week on the nola.com video "In Judy's Kitchen," I teach young reporter Danny Monteverde how to cook salmon in the microwave. The technique can be used with any fish, and it's a good trick to know ...

While there`s no disputing the popularity of microwave ovens, some question remains as to whether they are being used for cooking-real cooking. Chances are, microwaves are used more for heating ...

I don’t doubt that the mere suggestion of microwaving fish is enough to make the hairs on the back of the internet’s collective neck stand up in culinary protest. First and foremost: This recipe doesn ...

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 ...

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, ...