Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes by Salad Foodie

Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This meal-in-one recipe comes from the heyday of microwave cooking in the 80's and 90's, and is always a family pleaser. Of course it can be baked in a 350 degree F. conventional oven instead, for an…

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th! by kathy gori

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this year, we decided to go for the traditional American organic beef burgers with all the fixings, two kinds of coleslaw, James Beards' sour cream slaw, a tart Indian cabbage dish, an Indian style potato salad, mixed wild greens…

Microwave Potato Chips Healthier Than Store Bought by Claudia lamascolo

Here is an easy recipe to make healthy snacks for your kids and you!

Peanut Butter TandyKake (Girl Scout Tagalong cookie cake) by Denise Sherin

If you like TastyKake Peanut Butter tandykakes or Girl Scout Tagalongs this cake is for you. It's so good! And its so easy to throw together. You can have it made in 10 mins.

Microwave Your Own Popcorn In a Bag Is Safer than Store Bought? by Claudia lamascolo

In the last few years it has been in the news, researched over and over, it is not recommended to purchased those premade bags of microwave popcorn and could cause lung issues. READ on video on the blog to follow. Here is a simple way to make it at…

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick! by Salad Foodie

Several good reasons to save this recipe: to use up zucchini; to keep the kitchen cool by microwaving the main dish; and because the meatballs are loaded with veggies, are moist and creamy. This is one of my two all-time FAVS from the peak microwave cookbook era of the 80's and 90's. If you prefer, use homemade cream sauce in place of…

Quick/Easy Chocolate Buttesecotch Peanut Clusters by J. Gino Genovesi

Candy making has been around for many centuries. Many countries have their individual candies. I have tried many clusters, or some call them turtles, and I like this simple one of mine. It's quick and simple and great tasting. Try it.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Cashew Crumbs by Rashawnda Martin

White Chocolate Mousse with fresh fruit by Sue Salerno

A really simple but impressive and tasty dessert

Reuben Hot Dog by Glenn

Super fast microwave treat combining Americana and class on a bun. Admittedly I stole the idea from my local hardware store (which happens to have a fine cafe inside it) but I have made it microwave fast. You can be enjoying a gustatorial treat in just minutes.

Leftover Pizza by Glenn

Cleaning out the refrigerator can yield a personal pan pizza and a never ending treat for bored taste buds. The estimated cost is off by 100% since it is all leftovers and the calorie and content list is to be ignored. This recipe is for having fun with. So there.

Mexican Corn & Black Bean Cold Salad by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great for picnics, BBQ's or a side dish with Tacos

Brown Butter Pancakes with Sheet Pan Berries by Doctor Jo

Brown butter pancakes with sheet pan berries are super fluffy, simple, and delicious. They look like you spent the whole morning making them. Make a double batch as everyone will want seconds. They are that good. Serve them for brunch with my Hashbrown Casserole or Artichoke Egg Bake.