
Microwave recipes
Make these wonderfully simple microwave meals to save yourself time and money! No need to stress about the oven for these starters, mains and desserts.
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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
Toddler recipe: Microwave courgette and pea risotto with prawns
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
Microwaved crushed creamy celeriac
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
Microwave bread sauce
This super-quick sauce for meat frees up your hob and is much better than the shop-bought instant variety
Hubble bubble pumpkin pot
Get your kids to help you cook this simple pumpkin, bacon and rice dish - you can make in the microwave too
Seafood risotto
Try this easiest ever microwave risotto for a speedy take on a classic dish. This simple recipe makes the most of a pack of frozen seafood
Lazy cheesy vegetable hotpot
Vegetarian food at its easiest and most comforting – and a minimum of washing-up, as it's made in the microwave
Speedy prawn pilaf
There is more to your microwave than reheating leftovers – try this low fat almost-instant meal
Sticky sultana pudding
A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup
Fastest ever lemon pudding
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
Mexican potato wedges
Spice up your snacktime with these healthy potato wedges
Bacon & fish o'leekie
A great way to get kids to eat fish – this low fat dish is simply made in the microwave
Microwave bacon & bean casserole
Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast - turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes
Spiced hot choc
This light but creamy hot chocolate makes a comforting end to a cold winter evening. As a bonus it's rich in calcium and high in protein
Easy veggie biryani
This tasty Indian-inspired dish is faster than a takeaway
Fish with peas & lettuce
Perfect for when you're eating solo
Chocolate cornflake cakes
Everyone loves crispy chocolate cornflake cakes, whatever their age. Get the whole family in the kitchen to make these simple bites
Microwave brussels sprouts
Make a simple Christmas brussels side with the help of a microwave. A butter and honey glaze and a scattering of almonds will make this a popular dish
Stuffed peppers with rice
Stuffed peppers with rice make for a quick veggie meal that's bursting with Mediterranean flavours. It's ready in 15 minutes and uses just five ingredients