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Have your meal ready and on the table in minutes with these quick and easy microwave recipes.
Dive into these gloriously gooey cookie pots that take just 10 minutes to make. Baking in the microwave is brilliant for when you want something quick, plus it uses less energy than turning the oven on!
You can be tucking into this loaded stir-fry of veggies, rice and gorgeous Asian flavours, in just 15 minutes. This super easy recipe gives a delicious vegetarian dinner which is ideal for when time is short
Ready in 20 mins with very little effort, this recipe shows why the microwave is king in the kitchen. This low-energy dish, made with just 4 ingredients, is a great winter warmer.
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
Serve up a cooked breakfast in under 10 minutes using just your microwave! Chestnut mushrooms and spinach are cooked in a moreish soy butter, then served on top of sourdough with a perfectly poached egg.
This shakshuka is a great low-energy supper for one that’s ready in a flash. Made entirely in the microwave, try this recipe for a speedy midweek meal.
When you're short of time, but still want to get a healthy dinner on the table, this salmon traybake is spot on. Ready in 30 minutes, it's packed with veggies and the salmon is a great source of omega-3s.
It's hard to believe this dish is ready in just 20 minutes! Packed with sweet, sour and salty flavours, this Chinese-inspired stir-fry makes a perfect fast and fresh fakeaway. You could swap the tofu for ready-to-eat chicken breast or leftover meat – just heat through in the pan before stirring through the sauce.
Whip up a jar of lemon curd using just 4 ingredients and your microwave!
Speculaas are traditional spiced biscuits eaten at Christmas in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Our cheat’s version uses Lotus Biscoff spread for a speedy treat.
These speedy stuffed peppers are bursting with Greek-inspired flavours and use leftovers from our Lamb koftas in tomato sauce recipe, creating a simple yet special lunch to enjoy alfresco!
Chinese five spice-flavoured honey gives these chicken nuggets a sweet kick that kids especially will love. Serve with egg-fried veg-packed rice for your new favourite fakeaway dish.
An easy, speedy veggie burrito recipe
For a last minute dinner party dessert or a super easy treat to satisfy those chocolate cravings, try this speedy lava cake that's simply made in the microwave
This gorgeous salad uses seasonal clementines tossed in a sweet dressing with some added crunch from nuts and pomegranates. Perfect for a festive starter or healthy, colourful lunch over the Christmas holidays.
Perfect if you've got leftover rice (or we have used microwave rice to make this from scratch), this prawn fried rice recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Load up the rice with tender prawns, strips of a quickly made omelette and plenty of fresh veg.
This bejewelled rice is fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg and has added crunch from crispy Brussels sprouts. This is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
Ella has accidentally scratched the family car – oops! To break the news to her parents, she puts her cooking skills to the test, and carefully prepares a delicious meal – miso-glazed salmon served with crunchy, fresh vegetable slaw.
This easy-cook quick chocolate brownie recipe comes together in just 10 minutes thanks to the microwave!
These TikTok viral salmon bites are certainly worth the hype. We've given ours a firecracker twist by marinading the fish with sweet chilli sauce. Cook your salmon in the air-fryer for extra crispy skin.
A street food favourite all the way from Korea, this virtuous, veggie-friendly version of a bibimbap is as gloriously colourful as it is full of authentic flavours
Learn how to recreate the iconic katsu curry at home with this simple recipe. We've replaced chicken with crispy tofu for a delicious vegan twist. Serve with fluffy rice and a squeeze of lime juice for big fakeaway flavours.
Craving something sweet? This zingy pud has a cheat’s lemon sauce and is ready in a flash. Plus, it's made entirely in the microwave!
Gather your loved ones and transport yourselves to the sunny streets of Spain with this delicious paella bursting with flavour.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this air-fryer salmon is the ultimate quick and delicious midweek meal
This warmly spiced carrot pilaf has so much going for it. It's healthy for a start, yet comforting; suitable for veggies and vegans, but everyone will enjoy it; you cook it in one roasting tin – there's no need to cook the rice separately. Finally, it's vibrant, flavour-packed and affordable. Need we say more?
Rustle up this quick and healthy rice dish, perfect for a speedy midweek family meal
When only egg-fried rice will do, why not try adding a dose of green goodness with this super-tasty kale recipe? The chilli, ginger, lime and soy pack a punch, but it's still comforting and familiar. Ready in 15, this is fresh, fast food that delivers any night of the week.
Rustle up this comforting sponge pudding in just 10 minutes! It's cooked in the microwave which saves on time and energy. Serve with a spoon of Greek yogurt for a delicious pud!
This super speedy snack is cooked entirely in the microwave. Made using just 4 ingredients, try this cheese and pepper popcorn as a savoury snack during family film night.
Think bread takes too long to make? Try this cheese and onion bread that’s made in the microwave and the perfect accompaniment to soup or cheeses. It’s a really low-energy and quick way to make homemade bread.
This nifty risotto is cooked in the microwave which saves on both time and energy