With confinement, teleworking and students taking their courses remotely ...
We eat more often at home... for lunch and dinner.
The problem is that we don't necessarily have the time (or the desire) to cook every day.
Luckily, there is a great household appliance that will save your life:the microwave oven!
Are you looking for easy, quick and inexpensive recipes? Healthy and balanced recipes?
Cooking in the microwave allows you to enjoy quick and economical meals.
Here are 70 unmissable recipes to make in the microwave to eat every day at home without taking the lead . Watch:
We start with a little tour of Italy with a delicious risotto prepared in the microwave in 20 min. What's great about this recipe is that you can vary the ingredients, like here, to suit your tastes. And all you need is a dish with a microwave-safe lid to make it. You don't necessarily need a Tupperware! Discover the recipe here.
Are we going to Mexico? Often we associate Mexico with chili con carne (wrongly)! But do you know enchiladas? Economical and satisfying, this 100% Mexican recipe will please the whole family! Discover the recipe here.
For a breakfast or an English brunch, prepare a delicious muffin ready in 3 min. It's as if you had crossed the English Channel! Ideal for breakfast, or for a snack during the day. Discover the recipe here.
Want a heartier dish? Here is the sautéed pork with mustard! Prepared in the microwave, this recipe only takes a few minutes of your precious time. Just the time it takes to put all the ingredients in a casserole dish. Then, all you have to do is let it simmer in the microwave! Discover the recipe here. And if you like sautéed pork, try the Provençal version.
Pasta is sometimes a little sad... But pasta with a delicious gorgonzola sauce prepared in the microwave in a few minutes, so there, it's almost gastronomy! I bet you'll get more! Discover the recipe here.
Tired of greasy chips full of weird products? Make your own chips in the microwave! They are tasty, light, economical and ready in 5 minutes! Discover the recipe here.
And for a change, make beet and sweet potato (or carrot) chips. In 3 minutes, it's ready and you have a healthy and economical snack for the little cravings during the day. Discover the recipe here. If you like crisps, also try these homemade potato peel crisps.
Do you like sweet potatoes? That's good, because they have many health benefits. Here is a quick technique to prepare them in the microwave. In 10 minutes, it's ready! Discover the recipe here. If you have more time, do you know the sweet potato fries?
Beef bourguignon is a great classic of traditional French cuisine. Not only is it an easy recipe to make, but it is also economical. Very practical when many of you are eating at home! And know that the more it is warmed up, the better it is. So, make a large batch of it and reheat it several times. With the microwave, you put all the ingredients in a pot and you don't worry about it until the meal. Discover the recipe here.
Here is the easiest recipe to make:steamed zucchini! It is a healthy and light dish that can accompany grilled meat or fish. With a few extra spices, bulgur or couscous, quinoa tabbouleh, we have a delicious vegetarian dish with oriental flavors. Check out the trick here.
Don't feel like cooking? This chicken thigh drizzled with lemon juice will save your meal! Simply place the chicken thighs in a microwave-safe dish with a lid, add the onions, sprinkle with lemon juice...and eat 10 minutes later! You can accompany your meat with rice, sweet potatoes, potatoes... Or steamed zucchini! Discover the recipe here.
Super easy to make and quick, microwaved scrambled eggs are a perfect recipe for a healthy breakfast or a quick meal. And why not accompany them with muffins prepared in the microwave? Discover the recipe here.
The ratatouille immediately evokes the sun and the good smells of Provence! To make one at home quickly, prepare it in the microwave. It is a light and balanced recipe that can accompany grilled meat or fish. Discover the recipe here.
A great classic of student cuisine:pasta with cheese! But did you know that you can also make them in the microwave in 5 min? It's even easier than easy! Discover the recipe here. And for a change, try the chorizo pasta.
Another recipe for a broke student:shells! You can even cook them in the microwave. And when you don't have an electric hob (or oven), it's very practical! Discover the recipe here.
Want a healthy, simple and quick recipe to make? Fish is a safe bet for a light and balanced meal. And it supports microwave cooking very well! If you add some fresh herbs and a little cream, you have a quick tasty recipe to prepare during confinement. Discover the recipe here.
Want an easy-to-make lunchtime recipe idea? Why not these microwaved potatoes with a little smoked salmon on them. Accompany everything with a small yogurt and herb sauce. And in a few minutes, you have prepared a healthy and balanced recipe. Discover the recipe here.
For a healthy and light recipe, salmon en papillote is a must. It is also a balanced recipe that students can adopt, because oily fish is excellent for memory! Discover the recipe here.
No time to cook ? Here is a simple recipe to make for lunch or dinner that will quickly become a classic of confinement! Barely 10 min of preparation, 30 min of cooking, and on the table! Discover the recipe here.
15 min for Cantonese fried rice, does that whet your appetite? Whether you are alone or with your family, this is a perfect exotic recipe for a weeknight... Easy, quick and inexpensive! Discover the recipe here.
A bechamel sauce always takes a long time to prepare! But in the microwave, it only takes 5 min! And it is ideal to make a good gratin or to decorate a gratin of cauliflower or broccoli for example. Discover the recipe here.
Here is another idea for a quick meal for lunch:the vegetable dab fillet papillote. In less than 10 min, you can enjoy a healthy and tasty recipe. Discover the recipe here.
This eggplant parmigiana concocted in the microwave is not lacking in flavor or benefits! First, it's delicious;-) Then, it's ready in 15 min. And finally, it is light, because the aubergines are not fried in oil. Discover the recipe here.
If you are looking for a good family and economical recipe, consider a paella! As surprising as it may seem, you can make a delicious paella in about twenty minutes in the microwave. Discover the recipe here.
Another recipe ready in less than 30 minutes in the microwave, chicken with olives! It's a cheap, foolproof and delicious recipe. And the olives bring an original touch to your dish. Discover the recipe here.
Do you like exotic cuisine? So you are bound to appreciate this express coconut chicken curry! It is a recipe full of flavors and light. Here too, you don't necessarily need Tupperware. You can very well prepare your recipe in a dish suitable for the microwave. It's even more economical. Discover the recipe here.
Dumplings are a great classic of traditional Lyon cuisine. It is also a very economical dish. The good news is that you can make them in the microwave in less than 15 minutes! Discover the recipe here.
If you are looking for an easy, quick and economical recipe, make cocotte eggs! In 3 minutes, your meal is ready. Discover the recipe here. In addition, you never get tired of them, because you can use them in a thousand and one ways, like here with goat cheese and bacon. If you are looking for other quick recipe ideas with cocotte eggs, this book of 30 recipes should inspire you.
What if we prepared a good comforting and economical dish? This cervelas casserole will delight you! It has the immense advantage of being ready in 15 minutes, of satisfying everyone and for only a few euros. Discover the recipe here.
Brighten up your kitchen with this recipe for grilled peppers... in the microwave! In 10 min, you will be able to make yourself a delicious salad. Yum ! Discover the recipe here.
A great classic of microwave cooking, small ham and cheese flans. Ready in 5 minutes, and served with a good salad (or grilled peppers), it's a light, healthy and balanced recipe. Discover the recipe here.
In the same spirit, these small zucchini and ham terrines prepared in the microwave are a simple and quick recipe, perfect when you have to eat every day at home during confinement! Discover the recipe here.
Ah, my grandmother's veal blanquette, what a delight! Here is a more modern version, but just as tasty:veal blanquette prepared in the microwave. Your whole family will love it! Discover the recipe here.
This white fish in coconut milk is a quick and light dish to prepare in 5 minutes. This recipe full of flavors will make your taste buds travel without leaving your apartment! Discover the recipe here.
Who says winter, says tartiflette! You don't have an oven to prepare a good comforting tartiflette? No problem ! Did you know that you can prepare it in your microwave? Discover the recipe here.
This is a recipe that will become a classic in your microwave kitchen! We all know the sweet mug cakes... But do you know the savory mug cakes? These individual portions are perfect for a quick lunch. And the combination of goat cheese and chorizo is explosive! Discover the recipe here.
Eggplant caviar is another delicious specialty of Mediterranean cuisine. And with microwave cooking, you save a lot of time! To be enjoyed on good slices of homemade bread or with chips made in the microwave. Check out the trick here.
You may have heard of sweet bowl cakes for a healthy and hearty breakfast. Here is now the salty version for a healthy meal that holds well without exploding the calories. Discover the recipe here.
Simple and inescapable, the omelette available in a cup for the microwave! For this you need a cup and some eggs... and that's it! Of course, you can add a little gourmet touch with a little cheese, bacon bits, ham, peppers, etc. Discover the recipe here.
All students love fajitas and burritos, right? Here is a microwave version of this tasty and economical Tex-Mex cuisine. Quick, easy and economical, the problem with this recipe is that you'll LOVE it! Discover the recipe here.
We agree, it's probably not the couscous made in the tradition. But you're still going to wow the gallery with your express couscous! Discover the recipe here.
You never know how to cook spaghetti squash! It is, however, an excellent winter vegetable. Here's a great tip for making spaghetti squash quickly and easily, using your microwave. Discover the recipe here.
You've probably already tasted it in restaurants and it's not without reason:these small flans prepared in the microwave are both simple and delicious. And it's a light vegetarian recipe. Discover the recipe here.
Turn a simple green salad into a pub-worthy dish by simply adding a poached egg. And don't worry, it's super easy to make a poached egg with your microwave. Discover the recipe here.
No time to cook ? This is no reason not to eat a balanced meal. Opt for this flounder fillet with tangy flavors ready in 2 min. Discover the recipe here.
You're out of bread? Do not panic ! Make your bread (gluten-free) in 90 seconds using the microwave and enjoy! Discover the recipe here.
In this maxi cookie, there are a lot of delicacies... Ready in 2 minutes, it will comfort you when you need it the most. Discover the recipe here.
Ready to crack? You won't be able to resist this melting chocolate mug cake for long. We will have warned you! Discover the recipe.
Mug cake with lemon, Nutella, peanut butter, yogurt, chocolate banana, salted butter caramel... Mug cakes know how to seduce our taste buds. This one combines chocolate and coconut. Discover the recipe. Also enjoy 10 delicious mug cake recipes to prepare in the microwave.
Here's an awesome granola recipe for those without an oven. You can adapt it according to your tastes by adding honey or other cereals. But the result is always a crispy granola, full of vitamins and fiber to fill up on energy for breakfast. Discover the recipe here.
This lemon custard is an excellent base for many other recipes. But the greediest will only need a teaspoon to enjoy. With the microwave, it's ready in minutes. Discover the recipe here.
Make a cake in 10 min in the microwave, it's possible! And don't doubt it:the caramel pear association is a winner every time! Discover the recipe here.
Series evening on Netflix in sight? Or little hunger during the day? In 3 min, prepare your popcorn in the microwave! Discover the recipe here.
Eating a pancake immediately reminds me of Canada. Especially with a good drizzle of maple syrup on it! With this microwave pancake recipe, it's easy and quick to treat yourself! Discover the recipe here.
Here is a simple and easy-to-make treat that will warm up your winter afternoons in just 5 minutes. And you will hardly find cheaper to make a dessert appreciated by all (especially if you add a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream!). Discover the recipe here.
It seems that you have to eat dried fruits, almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts every day to be in good shape. To vary the pleasures a little and make yourself a healthy snack, you can grill them in the microwave. Discover the recipe here.
A good compote ready in 10 min and without added sugar, do you like it? A few apples, a few pears... and that's it! You can add spices or vary the fruits according to your tastes and the season. Discover the recipe here.
I'm a fan of Sophie Pic's cooking! So when I see a gourmet recipe from the great chef made in the microwave... I go for it! Discover the recipe here.
No time to prepare a traditional rice pudding? Try this quick rice pudding recipe. You will not be disappointed ! Discover the recipe here.
This is exactly the microwave cake recipe for you! Deliciously regressive, with an inimitable taste of childhood, all in 10 minutes! Discover the recipe here.
Ghislaine Arabian, another great starred chef, revisits grandmother's recipe for floating islands by preparing them in the microwave. Well, it's worth the detour! Discover the recipe here.
Want a healthy and satisfying breakfast? Opt for an oatmeal porridge. Oats are a cereal full of fiber and excellent for health. And with the microwave, in 2 minutes, it's ready. Perfect when you need to save time in the morning! Discover the recipe here.
Irresistible craving for a sweet treat that won't ruin your diet? This chocolate banana is a good compromise. Provided you choose dark chocolate of course! Discover the recipe here.
A pastry cream ready in 10 minutes... Can you believe it? And yet it is possible and it is just what you need to accompany a good chocolate cake. Discover the recipe here.
This is the fastest chocolate cake recipe in the world! 10 minutes max... Who says better? Discover the recipe here.
Unless you prefer white chocolate? Discover the recipe here.
A rum baba is a great classic. But preparing a rum baba in the microwave is more original... and above all, faster! Even Norbert le Commis will be jealous;-) Discover the recipe here.
Have you seen the price of cereal bars at the supermarket? It's overkill... especially when you know how easy and quick it is to make it in the microwave. Discover the recipe here.
Obviously, these small express buns do not have exactly the same flavor as the buns prepared by our grandmothers. But they are the merit of being ready in a few minutes! And that is super practical in the morning! Discover the recipe here.
Foie gras cooked in the microwave? Yes it is possible and it is even a success! Well it's not the cheapest recipe you can find... But Christmas is coming, isn't it? And making homemade foie gras is always cheaper than buying it ready-made. Not to mention that it's very easy to do. Discover the recipe here.
There you go, whether you're in a hurry that you don't have an oven... (this is common in small kitchens or when you're a student), microwave cooking is full of good surprises and flavors.
If you are a fan of microwave cooking, I recommend one of these books:120 microwave recipes or 600 microwave recipes.
Remember, some recipes don't need to be prepared in the microwave to be easy, quick, and inexpensive. Find here 30 simple and economical recipes for the whole family.
Or also think about batch cooking which allows you to prepare all your meals for the week in one go. Save time and money!
