Person taking a container of rice out of a microwave. - Siarhei Khaletski/Getty Images The belief that microwaves are irrelevant in modern kitchens has gained traction with consumers over the years.

This week I’m interrogating experts about what you can microwave (and what you shouldn’t), including the usual suspects (metal and plastic) and some unusual ones (shelled eggs). Also in this issue: ...

For most people, a microwave is a fast box with one real setting. You punch in a time, hit start, and let it run at full power until the food is hot enough to eat. That works well enough for some ...

Person taking a container of rice out of a microwave. - Siarhei Khaletski/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The belief that microwaves are irrelevant in modern ...