While these techniques can successfully transform a bland block of tofu into a flavorful source of plant-based protein, the microwave can also be an unexpectedly useful appliance to put together ...

Chef Lucas Sin, for instance, uses a microwave to steam fish. Senior service editor Kelsey Jane Youngman swears by it to toast pecans. And lately, I’ve been using mine for a lightning-fast tofu ...

Chef Lucas Sin, for instance, uses a microwave to steam fish. Senior service editor Kelsey Jane Youngman swears by it to toast pecans. And lately, I’ve been using mine for a lightning-fast tofu to ...