If you think you can put anything in your microwave, think again! Here are some permissible materials and some that should ...

As we like to say, they settled the debate. Dotdash Meredith / Janet Maples When we posted a recipe for Smashed Carrots on the Allrecipes TikTok account, a lot of viewers expressed concern that we ...

Most glass bowls are microwave-safe, but not all, and using the wrong type could lead to cracks or shattered glass in your microwave. Tempered glass, like Pyrex, is specially designed to withstand ...

In Too Afraid to Ask, we’re answering food-related questions that may or may not give you goosebumps. Today: Can you put plastic in the microwave? It all started by accident. Kazi Albab Hussain, a PhD ...

Whether you're reheating leftovers or preparing meals, understanding the dos and don'ts of microwaving glass can help you ...

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 food ...

Takeout leftovers are one of the great simple pleasures in life. Knowing you get to heat up a little pad thai for lunch is a source of joy and calm. But if you’re microwaving your food in the plastic ...

At the start of his third year of graduate school, Kazi Albab Hussain became a father. As a new dad and a PhD student studying environmental nanotechnology, plastic was on his mind. The year before, ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...