Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The microwave is subjected to no small amount of disrespect in the kitchen; it's shunted to the side as a tool of the lazy or ...

Potatoes — whether you prefer russet, red, Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes — are a delicious side to any meal, but they can take a lot of time to cook. Learning how to use the microwave for sweet potato ...

Whether you're short on time or don't have a working oven, making a baked potato in the microwave can provide a great alternative. While you may sacrifice the crispy skin you get in the oven, you'll ...

Whether you're planning to serve sweet potatoes as a side dish or use mashed sweet potato to add body to soup or baked goods, the bright orange vegetable needs to be cooked until tender. The oven is a ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Mashed potatoes are as involved as you want them ...

I eat potatoes year-round. There's almost nothing they can't do. Breakfast? Hash browns. Lunch? Fries. Dinner? The possibilities are endless. They can even do dessert, if you're so inclined. As we ...