When you need it fast, the microwave is the way to go. Not only is microwaving bacon the fastest way to cook it, but it also ...

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Shilpa Uskokovic shares 7 microwave hacks every home cook should know.

Baking bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan at 400°F for about 22 minutes yields evenly crisp, flat strips and lets you cook up to 10 slices at once — the test kitchen’s clear winner. For smaller batches, ...