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
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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Microwave Cherry Crisp
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
Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Asparagus Appetizer
Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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Pot Roast and Vegetables
Made with frozen vegetables, pot roast, salt, beef stock
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Garlic Bread
Made with Parmesan cheese, french or vienna bread, butter or margarine, garlic salt
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Microwaved Custard
Made with sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Mashed Potatoes With Sour Cream
Made with nutmeg, potatoes, salt, milk, sour cream, black pepper
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange Turkey Thighs
Made with orange peel, turkey thighs, onion powder, white pepper, orange juice, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
Made with vanilla extract, milk, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Hobo Cake
Made with walnuts, coconut, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, butter or margarine
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Creole Kidney Beans
Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Microwave Honey Garlic Ribs
Made with garlic, ground ginger, country-style pork spareribs, teriyaki sauce, honey
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Bacon Potato Soup
Made with onion salt, flour, milk, black pepper, bacon, potatoes, celery, green onions, water
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pancake Casserole
Made with bacon, eggs, baking mix, cheddar cheese, milk, maple flavored syrup, sugar
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Chicken Dijon
Made with paprika, black pepper, chicken breasts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried basil, garlic salt
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Vegetables
Made with garlic, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, onion, dried Italian seasoning, tomato, Parmesan cheese, salt
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
5 Minute Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with chili, cheese whiz, tortilla or corn chips
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Pink Champagne Jelly
Made with sugar, whole cloves, white wine or pink champagne, powdered fruit pectin, cinnamon stick
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Red Cabbage Casserole
Made with caraway seed, black pepper, cider vinegar, red cabbage, margarine, onion, apple, honey
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Microwave Grape Jelly
Made with sugar, frozen grape juice concentrate, powder pectin, water
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Butter Custard Sauce
Made with butter, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, water, eggs
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Fiesta Cheese Rice
Made with cheddar cheese, instant rice, water, Rotel tomatoes, chicken bouillon granules, sour cream
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Cheesy Broccoli
Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Potatoes
Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, black pepper, paprika, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
Made with salt, eggs, milk, potatoes, onion, green bell pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Basic Microwave Risotto
Made with Parmesan cheese, white wine, butter, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, arborio rice
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Perfect Microwave Rice
Made with black pepper, rice, water or stock, butter or oil, salt
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Quick Microwave Cranberry Relish
Made with sugar, water, cranberries, orange
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Caraway Seeds
Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, Brussels sprouts, frozen Brussels sprouts, white wine vinegar, caraway seeds
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Ranking #1 in nearly every "favorite cookie" poll, the chocolate chip cookie is pretty much the go-to cookie of choice for both kids and grownups alike.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.




























































