When I was a kid, one of my go-to fend-for-myself meals was nachos. Heap tortilla chips, refried beans, olives, meats, cheeses and whatever else struck me onto a giant dinner plate. Sprinkle a most ...

A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it's the only method of heating and cooking food.

I'm all for nachos for dinner, both the concept and the book, "Nachos for Dinner: Surprising Sheet Pan Meals the Whole Family Will Love" by food blogger Dan Whalen (Workman, $22.95). The book, ...

When I was a kid, one of my go-to fend-for-myself meals was nachos. Heap tortilla chips, refried beans, olives, meats, cheeses and whatever else struck me onto a giant dinner plate. Sprinkle a most ...