Microwave/22 recipes

Microwave crab-stuffed jumbo shrimp butterflied and topped with a buttery crab meat, breadcrumb, and lemon filling with cayenne. An easy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Pureed green bean soup made in the microwave with onions, chicken broth, and milk. A smooth, creamy vegetable soup ready in about 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Microwave liver and onions: a fast, gluten-free take on the retro classic. Beef liver and sliced onions cooked with soy sauce, sage, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Dinner in 20 minutes.

Microwave apple crisp with Granny Smith apples under a brown sugar oat topping with cinnamon and nutmeg. A warm, spiced dessert ready in just over 20 minutes, no oven needed.

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.

Microwave chocolate pecan clusters with marshmallows and semi-sweet chips. Five ingredients, no baking, and ready to eat in under an hour. Makes 20 clusters.

Microwave steamed lobster cooked in salted lemon water in just 12 minutes. A fast, no-fuss method for whole live lobster with tender, sweet meat.

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.

Microwave chocolate mocha cake baked in a ring mold in under 20 minutes. Espresso deepens the cocoa flavor in this quick, from-scratch one-bowl dessert.

Fettuccine with walnut sauce made from sauteed garlic, onions, sour cream, and Parmesan. A rich, creamy pasta dinner ready in 20 minutes. Microwave-friendly sauce method.

Savory green beans with mushrooms, basil, and lemon juice cooked entirely in the microwave. A quick, no-fuss vegetable side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

Creamy crab and artichoke hearts over a bed of sour cream spinach with a cayenne kick. This microwave casserole is on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Orange spirited carrots cooked in the microwave with vodka, butter, orange zest, and a touch of sugar. A quick glazed carrot side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Quick microwave breakfast potatoes coated in egg and toasted breadcrumbs, topped with melted cheddar. Ready in 20 minutes with just 5 ingredients for a fast, filling morning meal.

Microwave coconut-graham pie crust with toasted sweetened coconut, crushed graham crackers, butter, and sugar. A no-bake crust ready in 20 minutes without heating up the oven.

Microwave roast stuffed turkey cooks a whole 12-pound bird in a fraction of the oven time: breast-down first, then flipped, then rested to reach safe temperature.