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Microwave Cooking

Microwave Cooking

Microwaves aren't just for popcorn, defrosting, and T.V. dinners. Try these great recipes for any occasion. Use your microwave to zap a snack or make an entire meal. Make sure to use microwave-safe cookware (no metal!).



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recipe for nobody knows they're instant mashed potatoes

Nobody Knows They're Instant Mashed Potatoes

Turn these instant potatoes into a creamy, mashed potato haven with cream cheese and our favorite friend, butter.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 5 minute microwave alfredo sauce

5 Minute Microwave Alfredo Sauce

This Alfredo sauce is made from a blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses which are quickly cooked with milk and butter in the microwave for a practically instant...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sharp carousel microwave fudge

Sharp Carousel Microwave Fudge

Made with walnuts, semisweet or milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for microwave candied pecans

Microwave Candied Pecans

Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for traditional fudge in the microwave

Traditional Fudge In The Microwave

Traditional fudge recipes generally require a lot of time and effort, but this microwave fudge recipe is much easier and just as delicious!

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for microwave caramel sauce

Microwave Caramel Sauce

Caramel crisis? Solve it in a flash with this microwave method. It's like having a dessert superhero in your kitchen.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for three minute microwave fudge

Three Minute Microwave Fudge

Got 3 minutes? Then we've got a delicious fudge recipe you need to try.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave macaroni and cheese

Microwave Macaroni And Cheese

Decadence, meet convenience! This breeze of a recipe is a few steps up from the microwave pasta of your not so distant past. Flavored with onion and Tabasco, it's grown...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ranch wings

Ranch Wings

It was only a matter of time until the ranch dressing made it into the wings themselves. If you're more of a blue cheese person than a ranch person, just sub that in.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Don't throw away all those seeds when you're carving jack-o-lanterns, you can make them into a delicious roasted snack with just a few minutes in the microwave.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave salsa

Microwave Salsa

Good, homemade salsa makes such a difference over flavorless store-bought jars. Starting with ripe tomatoes is crucial, so if they're in season then you're on your way to a sensational...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave corn bread

Microwave Corn Bread

Made with egg, all-purpose flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave cheddar cheese sauce

Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce

With five ingredients and five minutes you can whip up a cheese sauce perfect for steamed veggies, nachos, and so much more.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for round steak

Round Steak

Made with round steak, onion, salt, flour, black pepper, tomato sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for microwave salmon steaks

Microwave Salmon Steaks

This microwave recipe boasts tender salmon and a light buttery lemon sauce, making it a great choice for busy nights or anyone who loves seafood.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave roasted garlic

Microwave Roasted Garlic

If you don't have time to slow roast garlic in the oven, try this quick microwave method

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh peach jam in the microwave

Fresh Peach Jam in the Microwave

This easy recipe combines fresh, ripe peaches, zesty lemon juice, and pectin to create a sweet and tangy peach jam.

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheesy beef nachos

Cheesy Beef Nachos

Nachos are always a hit. These beefy and cheesy nachos can be topped with your favorite add-ons such as jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for best buttermilk chocolate cake

Best Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Made with shortening, water, buttermilk, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, eggs, unsweetened chocolate

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave iced tea

Microwave Iced Tea

Made with water, tea bags

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave s'mores

Microwave S'mores

No need for a campfire for this classic treat. Bring the fun inside by using your microwave to melt the chocolate and marshmallows. Same favorite childhood s'mores (without the...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave shrimp andouille jambalaya

Microwave Shrimp Andouille Jambalaya

Made with water, rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, celery, onion, garlic, margarine or butter, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot vanilla

Hot Vanilla

Made with ground cinnamon, milk, honey, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 5 minute chocolate mug cake

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This mug cake is better than a microwave dessert has any right to be with a dry ingredient mix that you can throw together ahead of time and store, you'll never be more than...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chili cheese corn chip casserole

Chili Cheese Corn Chip Casserole

A quick and easy chili cheese corn chip casserole made with corn chips, chili con carne, and cheese, all ready in minutes.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grab & go eggs

Grab & Go Eggs

These scrambled eggs in a mug are fun for kids and handy for grownups!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna shrimp casserole

Tuna Shrimp Casserole

Made with frozen asparagus spears, cream of mushroom soup, shrimp, black olives, tuna, cooking sherry, white bread

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed peppers with sour cream sauce

Stuffed Peppers With Sour Cream Sauce

Green bell peppers are filled with ground beef, oats, egg, onion, and chili sauce and then topped with a zesty ketchup-sour cream sauce.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave hot fudge pudding cake

Microwave Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Made with water, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, butter

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almond roca

Almond Roca

Made with chocolate bars, almonds, butter, sugar, salt, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave vanilla custard

Microwave Vanilla Custard

Made with strawberries, vanilla extract, skim milk, egg, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken thighs cacciatore

Chicken Thighs Cacciatore

Made with green bell pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, red wine, fresh oregano, dried oregano, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave reuben casserole

Microwave Reuben Casserole

Made with tomatoes, Swiss cheese, margarine or butter, pumpernickel bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island salad dressing

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave sweet and sour pork

Microwave Sweet And Sour Pork

Made with ginger, pork, onion, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic bread

Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french or vienna bread, butter or margarine, garlic salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli & cauliflower in cream cheese ranch sauce

Broccoli & Cauliflower In Cream Cheese Ranch Sauce

Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Dijon mustard, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for linguine with microwave clam sauce

Linguine with Microwave Clam Sauce

Made with onion, butter, olive oil, garlic, flour, parsley, salt, white pepper, clams

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin caramel cake

Pumpkin Caramel Cake

Made with caramel ice cream topping, cinnamon, spice cake mix, eggs, pumpkin

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asian potatoes

Asian Potatoes

Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, black pepper, paprika, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave-baked english muffin bread

Microwave-Baked English Muffin Bread

Made with baking soda, milk, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red snapper florentine

Red Snapper Florentine

Made with paprika, dried parsley, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, red snapper fillets

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sole parmesan

Sole Parmesan

Made with paprika, bread crumbs, sole fillets, mayonnaise, green onion, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked salmon salad

Baked Salmon Salad

Made with black pepper, mustard, lemon juice, salmon, celery, green bell pepper, onions, croutons, cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab-stuffed mushrooms

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with cayenne, mushrooms, scallions, margarine, crabmeat, fresh parsley, horseradish, garlic, hot red pepper sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crunchy turkey casserole

Crunchy Turkey Casserole

Made with French fried onion rings, chow mein noodles, mushrooms, cooked chopped turkey or chicken, French style green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato chip blue cheese nachos

Potato Chip Blue Cheese Nachos

Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed parsley rice

Herbed Parsley Rice

Made with fresh parsley, onion, margarine, water, rice, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, black pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked beef and rice marinara

Baked Beef And Rice Marinara

This oven or microwave dinner is made with ground beef, mushrooms, bell pepper, celery, onion, rice, tomato sauce, and topped with American cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped mini meatloaves

Bacon Wrapped Mini Meatloaves

Made with black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, bacon, ground beef, bread, milk, egg, ketchup, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave strawberry cake

Microwave Strawberry Cake

Made with strawberries, flour, strawberry gelatin powder, baking soda, salt, fruit punch, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, frozen whipped topping, egg

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours





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