Microwave recipe collection

Hot crab meat canapes on crackers with lemon-cayenne mayo, warmed in the microwave until bubbly. A quick, elegant appetizer ready in 15 minutes.

Hot Japanese spinach salad with bean sprouts, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and a sweet vinegar dressing. A quick microwave side dish inspired by Japanese ohitashi, ready in under 10 minutes.

Roquefort canapes with cream cheese, walnuts, and a hit of Worcestershire, melted on crackers in the microwave. Ready in 10 minutes flat for easy entertaining.

Italian-style zucchini with butter, olive oil, basil, oregano, and parsley. A quick microwave side dish that keeps the zucchini crisp-tender in 20 minutes.

Lebanese mujaddara (Mjderah) with lentils, rice, and crispy sauteed onions served with cucumber yogurt sauce and pita bread. Simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying.

Seafood lovers will surely enjoy this succulent dish that's extremely easy to make and enjoy.

Easy microwave fudge made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and evaporated milk. Just 4 ingredients and 2 minutes in the microwave for rich, creamy homemade fudge.

Microwave black bean burritos done in minutes, no stove required. Spiced black beans, partly pureed for a creamy texture, wrapped in tortillas with a fresh avocado-tomato salsa. An easy vegetarian dinner.

Microwave cream of pea soup blends sweet green peas, soft onion, butter, and light cream in a single casserole. A 25-minute, no-stovetop creamy vegetarian soup for busy weeknights.

Microwave taco salad with hot Italian sausage, green chilies, and Monterey Jack over crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Single-person dinner ready in 20 minutes start to finish.

English muffin mini pizzas with mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, and your choice of pepperoni, sausage, anchovy, or mushroom toppings. Ready in 15 minutes in the microwave.

Two-layer molded gelatin salad with lime Jell-O and cucumber on the bottom and a cranberry-cabbage layer on top. Vintage chilled appetizer with retro charm.

Orange barbecue sauce made in the microwave in 4 minutes with orange juice, zest, ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. A citrusy twist on classic BBQ sauce.

Simple orange glaze made with powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest. Tinted with food coloring for a bright finish on cakes, cookies, and pastries.

Polenta triangles with green chiles, roasted red peppers, corn, and sharp cheddar. Cooked polenta set in a pan, sliced into triangles. Stovetop or microwave method.

Savory raspberry soup with chicken broth, pineapple juice, and sour cream. Quick microwave recipe ready in 30 minutes, perfect for unique appetizers.