This microwave trick softens onions in minutes—perfect for topping puff pastry tarts, layering into sandwiches, or tossing into salads. Many years ago, my wife and I co-wrote a column for Reader's ...

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The idea of a “fast and fabulous” microwave mug recipe is irresistible: There’s little waiting or washing up, you don’t heat up the kitchen, and the mug is the perfect size when you’re cooking for one ...