Microwave recipes

If you're after a family-friendly meal that takes under 30 minutes, try this courgette and pea risotto. We've added prawns, but you could swap for chicken

Free up hob and oven space when making Christmas dinner by cooking this celeriac side in the microwave. Made with double cream, it's deliciously smooth

This super-quick sauce for meat frees up your hob and is much better than the shop-bought instant variety

Get your kids to help you cook this simple pumpkin, bacon and rice dish - you can make in the microwave too

Risottos have a reputation for being difficult to make, but this microwaved one-pot dish changes that!

Vegetarian food at its easiest and most comforting – and a minimum of washing-up, as it's made in the microwave

There is more to your microwave than reheating leftovers – try this low fat almost-instant meal

A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Spice up your snacktime with these healthy potato wedges

A great way to get kids to eat fish – this low fat dish is simply made in the microwave

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast - turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes

This light but creamy hot chocolate makes a comforting end to a cold winter evening

This tasty Indian-inspired dish is faster than a takeaway

Perfect for when you're eating solo

Everyone loves crispy chocolate cornflake cakes, whatever their age. Get the whole family in the kitchen to make these simple bites

A 15-minute vegetarian supper that's bursting with Mediterranean flavours and calls for just five ingredients

If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping. It's budget-friendly and low fat too

A great buffet salad to dig in to. Try and make sure your salmon is from a sustainable source

Toss baby carrots in a fennel and honey butter and serve at a Christmas feast. They look special, and best of all, don't take up any hob space

Try a Chinese New Year feast with steamed fish

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert