magic box
n.— «After 3 years of exploring the potentials and possibilities of microwave cooking, they have created 350 innovative and flavorful recipes that take full advantage of the “magic box.”» —“Heralding The New Microwave Revolution” FoodDay Aug. 7, 1997. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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