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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 perfect microwave rice

Perfect Microwave Rice

Made with black pepper, rice, water or stock, butter or oil, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon-garlic chicken breasts

Bacon-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Made with bacon, butter or margarine, garlic, dried parsley, lemon rind, salt, hot pepper sauce, whole chicken breasts

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for individual mexican meatloaves

Individual Mexican Meatloaves

Made with Cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, green bell pepper, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato, egg, Nacho cheese chips, kidney beans

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave divinity

Microwave Divinity

Made with sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, egg whites, vanilla extract, chopped nuts, candied fruit

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy microwave polenta

Easy Microwave Polenta

Made with corn meal flour, liquid

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for banana cake for microwave

Banana Cake for Microwave

Made with ground cinnamon, walnuts, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, shortening, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot ratatouille

Hot Ratatouille

Craving a cozy dish but short on time? This hot ratatouille recipe has got you covered. A microwave side dish loaded with veggies and cheese. It's fast food, made fabulous.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave mashed potatoes with sour cream

Microwave Mashed Potatoes With Sour Cream

Made with nutmeg, potatoes, salt, milk, sour cream, black pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mushrooms and pasta in garlic parmesan sauce

Mushrooms And Pasta In Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Made with cooked ham, corkscrew pasta, garlic, butter, mushrooms, chicken broth, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, zucchini

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave brandied fruitcake

Microwave Brandied Fruitcake

Made with baking powder, walnuts, brandy or apple juice, eggs, vanilla extract, mixed candied fruit, raisins, butter or margarine, sugar, flour

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave s'mores cake

Microwave S'mores Cake

Made with miniature marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, semisweet chocolate chunks, eggs, frozen whipped topping

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave cherry crisp

Microwave Cherry Crisp

Made with vanilla ice cream, butter or margarine, cherry pie filling, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave bacon potato soup

Microwave Bacon Potato Soup

Made with onion salt, flour, milk, black pepper, bacon, potatoes, celery, green onions, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken a la roma

Chicken A La Roma

Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry white wine, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, ripe olives, white pepper, paprika

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for microwave sticky spare ribs

Microwave Sticky Spare Ribs

Made with pork spare ribs, orange marmalade, soy sauce, plum sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave vegetables

Microwave Vegetables

Made with garlic, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, onion, dried Italian seasoning, tomato, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 5 minute chili con queso dip

5 Minute Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with chili, cheese whiz, tortilla or corn chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna stuffed mushrooms

Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus appetizer

Asparagus Appetizer

Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham and swiss loaded baked potatoes

Ham And Swiss Loaded Baked Potatoes

Made with potatoes, ham, black pepper, sour cream, green onions, Swiss cheese

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tex-mex turkey chili

Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

Made with turkey breast, red kidney beans , onion, garlic, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin seeds, sugar, tomato sauce, tomatoes and green chiles

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pot roast and vegetables

Pot Roast and Vegetables

Made with frozen vegetables, pot roast, salt, beef stock

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for no crust pumpkin pie

No Crust Pumpkin Pie

Made with flour, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin, evaporated skim milk, sugar, egg whites

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mom's microwave chocolate pudding

Mom's Microwave Chocolate Pudding

Made with milk, sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, salt, cornstarch

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange turkey thighs

Orange Turkey Thighs

Made with orange peel, turkey thighs, onion powder, white pepper, orange juice, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey roasted apples

Honey Roasted Apples

Made with water, ground ginger, apples, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, orange peel

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for microwave peanut butter fudge

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Made with vanilla extract, milk, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave pear crunch

Microwave Pear Crunch

Made with oats, margarine, slivered almonds, pears, lemon juice, almond extract, all-purpose flour, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creole kidney beans

Creole Kidney Beans

Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basic microwave risotto

Basic Microwave Risotto

Made with Parmesan cheese, white wine, butter, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, arborio rice

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy pasta stuffed peppers

Beefy Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Made with curry powder, brown sugar, tomato sauce, pasta, bell peppers, onion, garlic, ground beef

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quick microwave cranberry relish

Quick Microwave Cranberry Relish

Made with sugar, water, cranberries, orange

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for microwave marshmallow fudge sauce

Microwave Marshmallow Fudge Sauce

Made with milk, German sweet chocolate, miniature marshmallows

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken dijon

Chicken Dijon

Made with paprika, black pepper, chicken breasts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried basil, garlic salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki potatoes

Teriyaki Potatoes

Made with cayenne pepper, pepper, red potatoes, butter or margarine, teriyaki or soy sauce, garlic salt, Italian seasoning

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink champagne jelly

Pink Champagne Jelly

Made with sugar, whole cloves, white wine or pink champagne, powdered fruit pectin, cinnamon stick

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave grape jelly

Microwave Grape Jelly

Made with sugar, frozen grape juice concentrate, powder pectin, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fiesta cheese rice

Fiesta Cheese Rice

Made with cheddar cheese, instant rice, water, Rotel tomatoes, chicken bouillon granules, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave hobo cake

Microwave Hobo Cake

Made with walnuts, coconut, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, butter or margarine

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black bean bisque with crab

Black Bean Bisque With Crab

Made with chicken broth, crabmeat, black bean dip, brandy, sour cream, fresh chives

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian meatloaf

Asian Meatloaf

Made with honey, fresh ginger root, soy sauce, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, onion, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave honey garlic ribs

Microwave Honey Garlic Ribs

Made with garlic, ground ginger, country-style pork spareribs, teriyaki sauce, honey

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pancake casserole

Pancake Casserole

Made with bacon, eggs, baking mix, cheddar cheese, milk, maple flavored syrup, sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave scrambled eggs benedict

Microwave Scrambled Eggs Benedict

Made with English muffins, black pepper, salt, Hollandaise sauce mix, Canadian bacon, eggs, milk, green bell peppers

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almond sole fillets

Almond Sole Fillets

Made with paprika, black pepper, butter or margarine, almonds, sole fillets, lemon juice, dill weed, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red cabbage casserole

Red Cabbage Casserole

Made with caraway seed, black pepper, cider vinegar, red cabbage, margarine, onion, apple, honey

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed flank steak

Stuffed Flank Steak

Made with salt and pepper, butter or margarine, onion, celery, bread crumbs, stuffing mix, water, sage, tomato soup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy cheesy broccoli

Easy Cheesy Broccoli

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon ranch potato salad

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Made with red bell pepper, celery, potatoes, water, salad dressing, ranch salad dressing, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, bacon

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for nice and easy nicoise salad

Nice And Easy Nicoise Salad

Made with ripe olives, potatoes, tuna, red wine vinaigrette dressing, butter lettuce, frozen green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes





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