While you’ve probably been told at some point that it’s not a good idea to heat foods in plastic, it’s fair to find yourself ...

It's a common kitchen habit: popping a paper towel over your plate in the microwave to catch splatters or soak up grease. It ...

I’ve used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of ...

As a longtime cook, I used to be anti-microwave. I thought that if something was worth eating, it was something I could prepare with my own hands.

In my hastiness earlier that morning, I'd warmed up some leftovers for my daughter's school lunch, forgetting to cover them.

Microwaves pass through most glass, ceramic, plastic, and paper, so a cover can be almost anything that isn’t metal: an overturned plate, a plastic lid, parchment paper, or paper towels.

Avoid direct contact between the clingfilm and the surface of the food. Use the clingfilm as a cover over a dish or container, rather than wrapping the food directly in the film. If you're unsure ...

Casserole Add a splash of water, cover tightly with foil and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until heated. 2. ... “It’s not safe to heat plastic in the microwave,” said Stephanie Eick, ...

Experts say microwaving food in plastic is bad for health. Here’s what you need to know.