5 Microwave Miracles

Make the most of your microwave with these recipes that prove a microwave is so much more than a fancy way to reheat leftovers.

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Black Beans 'n' Spuds

Let's face it -- there are days that simply call for prepared mashed potatoes, right? In this dish, ordinary mashed potatoes get a facelift from butter, a little texture from canned black beans, and a fresh zing from cilantro. Mashed potatoes instantly go from tired to tasty with a little help from the microwave oven.

Black Beans 'n' Spuds Recipe

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