
Microwave recipes
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Microwave chilli
For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli - a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal
Microwave crab risotto with chilli crab toasts
This dinner party dish might just become your new kitchen secret. Forget patiently stirring away, this cheat's version cooks in half the time!
Microwave mug cake
Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Microwave scrambled eggs
Rustle up a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs in no time – this protein-rich dish takes just four minutes in the microwave
Microwave penne pappa al pomodoro
This perfect pasta dish for one can be whipped up in just 25 minutes using only a microwave - ideal for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner
Microwave brownies
Forget microwave mug cakes - if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate, peanut butter and jam brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot
Leeky salmon in a parcel
Assemble the parcels a few hours ahead, zap in the microwave, and that's supper ready
Microwave risotto primavera
A classic recipe with a cheat's method – just pop this in the microwave for speedy results. It's high in fibre and folic acid, and low in fat
Microwave butternut squash risotto
Make this easy risotto in the microwave to feed the family – it's a good source of vitamin C, counts as one of your 5-a-day and it's ready in under 30 minutes
Microwave jambalaya
Try this superhealthy, traditionally spicy recipe
Microwave banana pudding
This pud will be a hit with all the family, and it only takes 20 minutes to make
Microwave shakshuka
Whip up shakshuka, a Middle Eastern favourite, in just 10 minutes. Perfect for brunch, lunch or supper, it's healthy and a great option for a budget meal
Easy sweet & sour chicken
Ditch the takeaway and make our simple sweet and sour chicken recipe. This speedy Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with zingy flavours
Microwave chocolate cake
Edwina Hanslo's delicious and super quick chocolate cake with a creamy ganache is the perfect choice for busy mums
Microwave coffee & walnut cake
Good Food reader Catherine Dunkley shares her super-quick and easy recipe for the perfect last-minute coffee and walnut cake
Vegan mug cake
Bake a simple vegan mug cake in the microwave – you can have it ready in under 10 minutes to satisfy a craving. Serve with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream
Microwaved squash colcannon
Pop this super-easy butternut squash colcannon in the microwave for a colourful festive side dish that saves on saucepans. Serve mashed with kale
Microwave biryani
Quick and easy, this spicy supper for two is perfect for using up the vegetables you have in your fridge, plus it can be cooked in one pot in the microwave
Summer fruits jam
This delicious microwave jam from Good Food reader Karen Rowe couldn't be easier to make, and it's perfect served with freshly baked scones
Sweet & spicy popcorn
Ready in under 10 minutes, this snack is great eaten warm or stored as a snack to stave off hunger between meals
Banana bread & butter pudding
A microwave pud that will have the family thinking you've been cooking for hours
Speedy salmon and leek one-pot
Foolproof microwave fish in just 3 trouble-free steps
Easy noodles
This simple version of a Malaysian classic is microwaved in a single bowl - an easy supper for 4
Microwave boozy fudge
Also known as miracle fudge, this indulgent sweet treat is made in minutes in the microwave, and makes for an ideal last-minute edible gift – no sugar thermometer required