Microwave recipe collection

This easy yet delicious ice-cream chocolate bottom pie will be a sweet surprise to your loved one at Valentine's Day.

Bite-size pepperoni pizza bites made on English muffins with pizza sauce, green pepper, and melted mozzarella. Microwaved in 1 minute for a 5-minute snack.

Black and white marbled puddings made in the microwave. Vanilla and chocolate buttermilk puddings swirled together in dessert bowls for a striking two-tone dessert. Ready to chill in 30 minutes.

Microwave blueberry buckle with a cinnamon-butter crumb topping and two cups of blueberries folded into a tender cake batter. Done in 12 minutes flat.

Cold microwave borscht with grated beets, lemon juice, and a chilled overnight rest. A streamlined Eastern European soup ready in 12 minutes of cook time, finished with cold sour cream.

Boston cream pie made entirely in the microwave, with vanilla rum custard between two yellow cake layers and a glossy chocolate corn syrup glaze drizzling down the sides.

Microwave broccoli spears topped with a creamy lemon-ginger butter sauce made from scratch. A fast vegetable side dish with bright citrus flavor.

Microwave cauliflower scramble with frozen cauliflower in cheese sauce, zucchini, tomatoes, and thyme. A quick vegetable side dish ready in 30 minutes with no stovetop needed.

Microwave cheese fondue with Swiss cheese, white wine, and a splash of kirsch. Ready in 15 minutes for easy entertaining with crusty French bread cubes.

Microwave cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, butter, flour, and dry mustard in under 5 minutes. A lump-free roux-based sauce without constant stovetop stirring.

Cheesy creamy Mexican lasagna layers crushed tortilla chips with cottage cheese custard, green chilies, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. A no-noodle vegetarian Tex-Mex casserole in 30 minutes.

Microwave noodle omelet folds cooked noodles, sharp cheddar, green pepper, and pimiento into eight beaten eggs. Six minutes from raw to plate, no skillet required. Quick weeknight egg dinner.

Microwave chicken gravy with mushrooms, made with schmaltz and butter for deep flavor. Smooth, rich, and ready in 15 minutes with no stovetop babysitting needed.

Chili cheese dip made in the microwave with canned chili, a full pound of cheddar, sour cream, and picante sauce. Four ingredients and 10 minutes for game day or any party.

Microwave chili pie with ground beef, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, olives, and crushed tortilla chips on top. A fast Tex-Mex casserole ready in about 15 minutes.

Microwave chocolate marshmallow fudge with chopped nuts. Sugar, butter, and evaporated milk boiled in the microwave, then beaten with chocolate chips and marshmallows for creamy fudge in 15 minutes.