Do you think a microwave oven is only good for reheating pre-cooked meals? Think again, because it's a full-fledged kitchen appliance for equally full-fledged culinary experiments. To start, you can try these 15 simple and delicious microwave recipes!
1. Bulgur with Lemon and Spices
Use this simple recipe to make a delicious and fluffy bulgur in the microwave.
You will need: 200g bulgur, half a lemon, 30g butter, a clove of garlic, 400ml water, spices, and herbs.
Preparation: Place the rinsed bulgur in a dish, season with salt, add butter pieces on top, and pour boiling water over it. Cook the bulgur in the microwave at maximum power for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the spices, mince the garlic with herbs, and grate the lemon zest. Add all of this to the bulgur, drizzle with lemon juice, and let it steep for a bit.
2. Stewed Chicken in the Microwave
Cooking chicken will take you no more than 20 minutes!
You will need: 1 kg chicken, 3 onions, 150g cheese, spices, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Layer onion rings, then chicken, then spices, and continue this pattern several times. Finish with a layer of onion, create a mayonnaise lattice, sprinkle with grated cheese, and cook in the microwave for 20 minutes.
3. Mackerel in the Microwave
Another simple and delicious microwave recipe, but this time we're cooking fish!
You will need: 2 mackerel, 1 onion, half a lemon, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 egg, salt, 1 tsp fish seasoning and horseradish mustard each.
Preparation: Wash, clean, and slice the mackerel, place it in a dish, and top with coarsely chopped onion. Mix all other ingredients into a sauce-marinade, pour over the fish, microwave for 6 minutes, then let it steep for another 10 minutes covered.
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4. Mug Cake in the Microwave
Mug cakes have almost become a classic and have spawned many recipe variations.
You will need: 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp cocoa, sugar, and butter each, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking powder, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with sugar, add milk, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Finally, add flour, cocoa, and baking powder, pour the batter into greased mugs halfway, and bake for 3-5 minutes in the microwave at maximum power.
5. Pork in Sour Cream
If desired, you can add tomatoes to the recipe or substitute sour cream with yogurt.
You will need: 500g pork, 6 tbsp sour cream, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 onion, 0.5 cup water, spices.
Preparation: Slice the pounded pork into strips and mix with onion half-rings. Pour water over the meat and stew in the microwave for 15 minutes covered. Add sour cream mixed with tomato paste and spices to the meat, and stew for another 7 minutes in the microwave at maximum power.
6. Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Orange Sauce
Even such original dishes can be prepared simply and deliciously in the microwave!
You will need: 800g chicken thighs, 2 tomatoes, 1 orange, a clove of garlic, 1 tsp starch, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the chicken thighs, coat them on all sides with spices, and place them in a dish. Blend the tomatoes, add orange zest, juice, garlic, and a little more spices. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake in the microwave for 25 minutes.
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7. Cheesecakes in the Microwave
We found another dessert recipe for you that is very easy to make using a microwave oven!
You will need: 3 shortbread cookies, 120g cream cheese, 120g sour cream, 60g powdered sugar, 1 egg, 2 tbsp orange juice.
Preparation: Break the cookies and place them at the bottom of the molds. Whisk the sour cream with cheese, egg, and powdered sugar, then add orange juice at the end. Pour the mixture over the cookies and microwave the cheesecakes for 2 minutes until the first bubbles appear.
8. Cottage Cheese Casserole in the Microwave
A lazy cottage cheese casserole recipe for breakfast, if you're short on time!
You will need: 220g cottage cheese, 30g oat flakes, 1 egg, 1 tbsp honey, cinnamon, and dried fruits.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a bowl, add nuts or dried fruits to taste. Place the mixture in a suitable container and microwave for 5 minutes.
9. Potatoes with Sausage and Cheese
A very quick microwave recipe for an everyday dinner!
You will need: 5 potatoes, 100g sausage, 50g hard cheese, 1 tsp salt, khmeli-suneli each, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the potatoes, make incisions, and rub each potato with spices in oil. Insert thin slices of sausage (or ham) into the cuts, wrap in a baking sleeve, and make a couple of small holes in it. Bake for 10 minutes at high power and immediately sprinkle with cheese while hot.
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10. Semolina Cake in the Microwave
An aromatic and tender semolina dessert can also be made in the microwave with this simple recipe.
You will need: 0.5 cup semolina, 0.5 cup flour, sugar, and kefir each, 1 egg, 70g butter. 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Soak the semolina in kefir for 20 minutes, then add sugar, egg, butter, and knead the dough. Finally, add sifted flour with baking powder, mix, and bake in the microwave for about 8 minutes.
11. Omelet with Vegetables
A recipe for a quick and delicious breakfast for the whole family!
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, a couple of cauliflower florets, 2 cloves of garlic, a couple of mushrooms, 50g butter, 3 eggs, 50g cheese, spices.
Preparation: Wash and chop all vegetables, lightly fry until half-cooked, and transfer to molds. Pour over eggs, beaten with grated cheese, garlic, and spices. Bake in the microwave for another 10 minutes.
12. Stuffed Mushrooms
If you like, you can add several types of cheese or other vegetables!
You will need: 12 large mushrooms, 50g cheese, 6 tsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Wash the mushrooms, carefully remove the stems, salt the caps inside, and add a little sour cream or mayonnaise. Top with finely chopped mushroom stems with cheese and spices. Microwave the mushrooms for 8 minutes at maximum power.
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13. Boiled Pork in the Microwave
Even such a complex dish can be quickly prepared in the microwave!
You will need: 1 kg pork tenderloin, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tsp raisins, 0.5 cup bay leaf, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 50 ml vegetable oil, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Wash the pork, make deep incisions, and insert chopped garlic and raisins into them. Rub the meat with spices and leave for an hour, then lightly fry it in a pan until golden. Line the bottom of the dish with bay leaves, place the meat, pour in boiling water, and microwave the boiled pork for 25 minutes at maximum power.
14. Meringue in the Microwave
A very delicious and airy dessert that takes no longer than 5 minutes to prepare – here's the recipe!
You will need: 1 egg white, 150g sugar, chocolate chips.
Preparation: Whisk the egg white with sugar until a thick, firm mass forms, shape into balls, and place them in paper muffin cups. Bake the meringue in the microwave for 2 minutes until they increase in size, and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
15. Baked Zucchini
A simple and delicious recipe for all zucchini or eggplant lovers!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 100g mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini and slice it into rounds, sprinkle with spices, and spread with mayonnaise and garlic. Microwave the vegetables for 5 minutes. Done!