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Have your meal ready and on the table in minutes with these quick and easy microwave recipes.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Whip up a delicious dhal in just 15 minutes using just your microwave
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 nifty risotto is cooked in the microwave which saves on both time and energy
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this air-fryer salmon is the ultimate quick and delicious midweek meal
Fancy an indulgent Christmas dessert using just your microwave? This tangy chocolate orange tart is just for you
Put your microwave to good use and make this classic Christmas chocolate yule log in no time
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.
Rustle up this quick and healthy rice dish, perfect for a speedy midweek family meal. It's packed with tender Mediterranean vegetables, succulent Garden Gourmet vegan chicken pieces and gently spiced with ras el hanout.
Whip up a family friendly vegan dinner in just 30 mins with this vegan katsu curry recipe. Blitz together a simple sweet and spicy katsu sauce and serve with crispy Tesco Plant Chef Southern Fried Fillets and herby rice.
If you want to turn the heat in the kitchen up a notch, look no further than this bang bang broccoli stir-fry
These microwave brownies are simply amazing; perfect for a quick-fix comfort craving for when you don't have any chocolate to hand!
Great for clearing out the pantry and as a midweek meal, this high-protein dish is quick, cheap and easy
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
Easy enough for teens to make themselves, so you can take the night off
Cooking fish inside a baking-paper parcel seals in all the flavour – and saves on the washing up! Try this simple salmon recipe with fennel, sweet red peppers and lemon for a quick dinner idea this summer.
Using microwave rice for this salad makes it so quick to make – ideal for a throw-it-together meal when time is short
These Mexican bean burgers are brilliant vegetarian alternatives to beef burgers and a great way of getting the kids involved in the kitchen.
For an elegant fish curry worthy of a dinner party, use whole lemon sole fillets. This Malaysian-inspired recipe is made with coconut milk and fragrant Rendang curry paste. The fish poaches in the sauce a matter of minutes, so make sure your rice is ready at this stage.
Chicken pie with a difference - a creamy chicken, crème fraîche, leek and lemon filling topped with light, flaky filo pastry - a light alternative that can be ready in just 25 minutes
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.
Weekday evenings can be more than a little manic so Kim needs a go-to list of family favourite meals up her sleeve
Swap out the fish for juicy chicken in this hearty Indian classic kedgeree brunch
Made with a spicy curry paste, this indulgent coconut curry is perfect for a cold autumn evening. The Malaysian dish is seasoned with soy sauce, which gives it a wickedly savoury hit, and served with a fresh coconut chutney to balance out the rich flavours
The flavours of coronation chicken have been transformed into a generous rice salad filled with peas, peppers and mango for a delicious colourful side dish – perfect for sharing.