Microwave recipes

Intensely rich chocolate mousse with semi-sweet chips, egg, vanilla, almond extract, and crème de cacao whipped with hot cream: few can eat more than one small serving.

Warm grapefruit halves topped with dark brown sugar, a pat of butter, and a maraschino cherry. A retro 10-minute breakfast or appetizer that's tart, sweet, and completely charming.

If you're looking to impress your date, trying preparing this dish that is sure to sweep her off her feet and into a a chair at the dinner table.

Easy microwave milk chocolate fudge made with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla, and walnuts. No candy thermometer needed, sets at room temperature.

Asparagus spears wrapped in bologna with a Dijon mustard and mayo spread, microwaved until hot. A quick diabetic-friendly appetizer ready in 12 minutes with just 4 ingredients.

Creme de menthe pie with a chocolate cookie crust and a fluffy marshmallow-mint filling. A no-bake frozen dessert with chocolate curls on top.

Microwave dark chocolate fudge made with corn syrup, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, walnuts, and powdered sugar. No candy thermometer, no soft-ball stage, just 3 minutes in the microwave to creamy fudge.

Hawaiian teriyaki roast pork shoulder marinated overnight in teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, sherry, ginger, and garlic, then cooked in the microwave until tender.

Two-ingredient queso dip made with Velveeta and Pace picante sauce. Melts smooth in minutes and pairs with tortilla chips, corn chips, or veggies.

Microwave chicken noodle soup made entirely in a covered casserole, with bone-in chicken, basil, rosemary, carrots, celery, and thin egg noodles. Simple sick-day comfort.

Pork chops and sauerkraut with caraway seeds and tart apple slices, seared on the stovetop and finished in the microwave. A quick weeknight take on a German classic.

Salmon steaks with white wine cream sauce: tender salmon topped with a classic French-style butter, cream, egg yolk, and dry white wine sauce. A 30-minute bistro-style dinner for two.

Easy 5-ingredient chocolate fudge made with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. No candy thermometer, no soft-ball stage, no fail. Ready in just 2 hours including chill time.

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.

Classic asparagus almondine with a microwave-browned butter and almond sauce finished with tarragon vinegar. Ready in under 5 minutes, served hot or cold over cooked asparagus.

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.