83 microwave recipes

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.

Microwave double chocolate fudge made with semisweet and unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped nuts. Five ingredients, no candy thermometer.

Banana split sundae for one with homemade microwave hot fudge, ice cream, peanuts, and a quartered banana. Single-serving solo dessert ready in five minutes.

A rich Mediterranean sun-dried tomato dip pureed smooth with garlic, oregano, thyme, and olive oil. Microwave method makes it fast, and it keeps in the fridge for a month.

Microwave bran muffins with dark molasses, buttermilk, and brown sugar ready in just 15 minutes. Tender, fiber-packed, and no oven required. Toss in raisins if you're feeling fancy.

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.

Cajun red beans and rice cooked in the microwave with ham, onions, garlic, and cayenne pepper. A Louisiana Monday night staple that simmers hands-free in a microwave-safe casserole.

Make a quick but hearty dinner with this simple recipe that makes tender and juicy meatballs everyone will love.

Lebanese mujaddara (Mjderah) with lentils, rice, and crispy sauteed onions served with cucumber yogurt sauce and pita bread. Simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying.

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.

Franks and beans cooked in the microwave with crushed pineapple, chili sauce, and onion. A sweet and tangy twist on the classic that's ready in under 15 minutes.

Thick, stew-like chicken soup made from a whole chicken with carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, herbs, and broken spaghetti. Simmered from scratch and freezer-friendly.

Hearty cabbage soup with stewing beef simmered into a rich broth, then loaded with tomatoes, green beans, carrots, and a whole head of chopped cabbage. A filling one-pot meal.

Cuban-style black bean soup with ham hocks, green pepper sofrito, cumin, and red wine vinegar. Brothy and chunky rather than pureed, garnished with sieved hard-cooked egg in classic Havana fashion.

Mexican bean dip made in the microwave with blended beans, sharp cheddar, chili powder, and crispy bacon on top. Hot, smoky, and ready in 25 minutes.

Rich, velvety black bean soup with bacon, ham, brown rice, and eight onions simmered for hours then blended smooth. Finished with white wine and sherry for a luxurious bowl.