If you have an excessively solid block of ice cream, you may be tempted to warm it up in the microwave, but you may also be scared to melt it.

Microwave on high until the potatoes are slightly softened. They do not need to be fully cooked — just heated enough to start the cooking process. Timing depends on the volume of potatoes you’re ...

Easy isn't always the answer when it comes to cooking. Here are a few kitchen crutches you might be leaning on.