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Microwave Recipe Collection

Quick and Healthy Steaming

These recipes make the most of the microwave's ability to steam food quickly while retaining nutrients.

1. Steamed Broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets steamed in the microwave, seasoned with a bit of salt and lemon.
2. Microwave Steamed Carrots: Carrots steamed until tender, perfect for a quick, healthy side.
3. Poached Fish: Delicate fish fillets poached in the microwave with lemon and herbs.
4. Sweet Potato Steam Bag: Cubed sweet potatoes steamed in a microwave-safe bag for a quick, nutritious snack.
5. Microwave Steamed Asparagus: Asparagus spears steamed to a perfect al dente in minutes.

Speedy Snacks and Sides

These recipes are great for when you need a snack or side dish in a hurry.

1. Microwave Popcorn: Homemade popcorn popped in the microwave with your choice of seasonings.
2. Cheesy Scrambled Eggs: Quick and fluffy scrambled eggs cooked in the microwave.
3. Microwave Baked Potato: A "baked" potato cooked in a fraction of the time, with all the fixings.
4. Microwave Rice: Simple and foolproof white or brown rice cooked in the microwave.
5. Quick Nachos: Tortilla chips topped with cheese and microwave-melted to gooey perfection.

Microwave Meals

These recipes are surprisingly hearty and can be made entirely in a microwave.

1. Microwave Mac and Cheese: A creamy, single-serving macaroni and cheese.
2. Microwave Chili: A quick and easy chili, perfect for a fast meal.
3. Microwave Meatloaf: A single-serving meatloaf cooked in a mug or bowl.
4. Veggie and Rice Casserole: A simple casserole with vegetables and rice, cooked in minutes.
5. Microwave Chicken Fajitas: Chicken and peppers cooked together for a quick fajita mix.

Sweet Treats

Even desserts can be made in a microwave, perfect for a quick sweet fix.

1. Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake: A rich chocolate cake in a mug, ready in under five minutes.
2. Microwave Brownies: Quick and easy brownies made in a microwave-safe dish.
3. Microwave Baked Apples: Apples stuffed with a sweet mixture and "baked" in the microwave.
4. Rice Krispie Treats: Marshmallows and cereal combined in the microwave for a classic treat.
5. Microwave Lemon Bars: A quick version of the classic dessert, made in a microwave-safe dish.

Microwave Baking

Surprisingly, you can bake certain breads and cakes in a microwave.

1. Microwave Banana Bread: A single-serving banana bread, cooked in a mug or bowl.
2. Microwave Coffee Cake: A quick coffee cake, perfect for a single serving.
3. Microwave English Muffin: A no-yeast English muffin made in the microwave.
4. Microwave Cornbread: A small batch of cornbread, ideal for one or two servings.
5. Microwave Pancakes: Pancakes cooked in the microwave, quick and easy for a fast breakfast.

This collection of recipes demonstrates the versatility of microwave cooking, from quick steaming and snacks to full meals and even baking.