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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 microwave marshmallow fudge sauce

Microwave Marshmallow Fudge Sauce

Made with milk, German sweet chocolate, miniature marshmallows

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 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 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 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

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recipe for dragon beef kabobs

Dragon Beef Kabobs

Made with boneless beef sirloin steak, teriyaki sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, Tabasco sauce, pineapple chunks

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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


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 microwave nutty peanut butter fudge

Microwave Nutty Peanut Butter Fudge

Made with nuts, peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet chili casserole

Sweet Chili Casserole

Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 scalloped potatoes

Microwave Scalloped Potatoes

Made with salt, eggs, milk, potatoes, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate microwave cake

Chocolate Microwave Cake

Made with vanilla or almond extract, oil, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking soda, salt, cold water or cold brewed coffee

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 9 minute microwave pineapple cake

9 Minute Microwave Pineapple Cake

Made with egg, white cake mix, sliced pineapple, brown sugar, butter, maraschino cherries

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 asparagus appetizer

Asparagus Appetizer

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

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 asian potatoes

Asian Potatoes

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 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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