Microwave recipes

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

Pop this super-easy butternut squash colcannon in the microwave for a colourful festive side dish that saves on saucepans. Serve mashed with kale

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

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

Ready in under 10 minutes, this snack is great eaten warm or stored as a snack to stave off hunger between meals

A microwave pud that will have the family thinking you've been cooking for hours

Foolproof microwave fish in just 3 trouble-free steps

This simple version of a Malaysian classic is microwaved in a single bowl - an easy supper for 4

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

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

Lift the flavour of red cabbage with the help of pomegranate juice and caraway seeds. Made in the microwave, it's a vibrant, colourful side for the Christmas dinner table

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

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

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. As a bonus it's rich in calcium and high in protein

This tasty Indian-inspired dish is faster than a takeaway