The 1990s marked a fascinating era when microwave dinners weren't just convenient alternatives to home cooking - they were cultural touchstones. If there is one trend that truly captured the spirit of ...

It’s 3:30 p.m., sometime in the nineties. As for many latchkey kids, it’s time for me to run to the school bus, walk the dog, and then book it back to school before whatever extracurricular is on the ...

This is high steaks cooking. Got beef? Nuke it: A scientist says it’s best to pop that bad boy directly into a lazy chef’s preferred household appliance. “It’s always a good idea to heat the meat ...

Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly. That message has been slow to catch on, despite a spate of illnesses last year from ...

Hand pies are a universal classic, and like many food staples, each culture has its own version. If you aren’t familiar with hand pies, maybe you’ve heard of a meat pasty, empanada or Hot Pockets; ...

Although most contestants in the 44th National Chicken Cooking Contest, held recently in Sacramento, Calif., used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 23 of the 51 finalists used leg meat. One of the ...