Microwave/12 recipes

Tasty, easy to prepare, brandy recipe for boneless pork chops. Best with 1" thick chops, a leafy spinach salad with walnuts, rasberry vinaigrette dressing with a dash of balsimic vinegar, and a glass of dark earthy Merlot. One of my favorite discoveries.

One-pan chicken teriyaki with potatoes, scallions, and teriyaki sauce. Microwave the potatoes first, then everything cooks in one skillet in under 20 minutes.

Microwave fudge with chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and unsweetened baking chocolate. A foolproof candy recipe that skips the candy thermometer and takes just 10 minutes to cook.

Microwave crumble coffee cake with a cinnamon-brown sugar streusel topping and melted butter finish. Soft, tender cake ready in under 10 minutes of cook time.

Microwave pecan brittle made in about 10 minutes with no candy thermometer needed. Crunchy, buttery, and light with baking soda creating that classic honeycomb texture.

Microwave eggplant and tomatoes over rice noodles is a four-ingredient lunch ready in 10 minutes. Healthy, no-oil, vegan meal-for-one.

Microwave breakfast potatoes layer sliced potatoes and onions with cheddar cheese for a 10-minute single-serving breakfast side. No skillet needed.

Microwave polenta made with just cornmeal, water, olive oil, and salt in 10 minutes. No stirring for 40 minutes at the stove. Creamy results, zero fuss.

Open-faced ham and cheese sandwiches on rye bread with mustard butter, sliced tomato, and melted cheese topped with creamy coleslaw. Ready in 10 minutes using the microwave.

Microwave grains blend brown rice, pearl barley, and millet cooked together in 10 minutes on high. A simple, nutty whole grain base for chili, beans, or sauce.

A sweet and tangy microwave barbecue sauce made with applesauce, ketchup, and caramelized onions, ready in just 10 minutes.

Creamy chocolate fudge made in the microwave with marshmallows, condensed milk, and chocolate chips. No candy thermometer needed. Makes 32 rich, smooth squares in just 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Microwave hamburger patties seasoned with ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and horseradish for a flavor-packed burger done in under 10 minutes. No grill or stovetop needed.

Kiwi lime marmalade made in the microwave in just 10 minutes. Fresh kiwi, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar cook down into a bright, tangy spread. No canning required.

Orange-glazed ham for two in 10 minutes flat: sliced cooked ham and celery microwaved with mandarin oranges in a quick cornstarch-thickened ginger sauce. Weeknight dinner, dorm-room friendly.

Crispy pumpkin seeds toasted in the microwave in under 10 minutes. A simple, healthy snack with just one ingredient and optional salt.