Microwave recipes

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.

Individual stuffing portions made in the microwave with buttery onions, celery, mushrooms, sage, and chicken broth. Adorable single-serve holiday stuffing in custard cups.

Breaded chicken pieces cooked in the microwave with sauterne wine, mushrooms, and tomatoes. A quick shortcut version of the classic French Chicken Marengo.

Microwave Parmesan tomatoes topped with butter, grated Parmesan, oregano, and parsley. A 5-minute side dish using just 5 ingredients and ripe summer tomatoes.

Crispy bacon and garlic bread crumb topper with Italian seasoning, made in the microwave. Sprinkle over green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or any casserole.

Creamy turkey stroganoff: leftover turkey, mushrooms, and broccoli in a sour cream sauce over egg noodles. Microwave one-bowl dinner ready in 40 minutes.

A quick microwave cherry sauce made with dark sweet cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Spoon over ice cream or cake in under 10 minutes.

Chicken breasts smothered in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, cooked entirely in the microwave in just 30 minutes. A quick weeknight dinner with only 7 ingredients.

Mexican chicken noodle casserole made in the microwave with cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, mushrooms, and sliced almonds over a tortilla-lined base. Ready in 30 minutes.

Mexicali pasta pie with a spaghetti crust, cottage cheese layer, and spiced ground pork with green chiles and tomatoes, topped with cheddar and crushed corn chips. All microwave.

Lobster casserole with cream of cheddar soup, mushrooms, sherry, and buttered breadcrumbs made entirely in the microwave. A rich, creamy seafood main dish in 30 minutes.

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.

Microwave chicken tetrazzini with peas, mushrooms, and a creamy sherry sauce over spaghetti. Lighter than traditional versions using skim milk, this one-dish pasta dinner comes together in 35 minutes.

Classic creamy succotash made in the microwave with buttery lima beans, sweet corn, pimentos, and half-and-half. A quick, no-fuss American side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Microwave omelet cooks four whisked eggs in a buttered pie pan covered with plastic wrap. A no-pan, no-flip method that delivers a tender, folded omelet in under five 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.