Microwaves are a great way to cook, but they can be restrictive. You have to stick with similar-sized food items or you won’t get the same results. If you’re looking for new ways to use your microwave, then consider trying these recipes created by some of our favorite food bloggers:

Fried Shrimp

This recipe is great for when you want to make shrimp in a hurry. The only thing you need to add is some flour, salt and pepper. Heat oil until it’s very hot, then add the frozen shrimp (thawed). Fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Chocolate Cake

Microwave chocolate cake is a great way to make your favorite dessert in just a few minutes. This recipe will make you feel like you’ve been baking all day, but it only takes about 5-10 minutes! If you’re looking for more delicious microwave recipes, check out our other posts on how to make homemade ice cream and cupcakes in the microwave.

Ingredients:

3 cups flour (or more if needed)

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or more if needed)

2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine ( softened ) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk beaten well with 1 tbsp milk or water . . . . . . . . .

Stuffed Tomatoes

  • Tomatoes are a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your meals. They’re low in calories and fat, making them an excellent source of lycopene—a powerful antioxidant that fights diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
  • If you want to make stuffed tomatoes, simply cut cherry tomatoes in half then scoop out the seeds before filling them with any combination of meats or cheeses (or both). Top with olive oil, salt & pepper if desired before baking at 400°F for 20 minutes

Convection microwaves can make more than just popcorn.

  • Popcorn is the most popular microwave-cooked food and can be made with either a convection microwave or conventional oven.
  • Whether you choose to make popcorn in your conventional oven or a convection microwave, it’s important that your popcorn be “popped” at a high temperature so that it will come out fluffy and without any burnt bits, which is what happens when you use a conventional setting on an appliance designed for this purpose (like the one pictured).

Conclusion

Microwave convection is a great way to heat your food without having to babysit it. It’s also super convenient; instead of constantly opening the oven door to check on your meal, you can just pop it in for a minute or two at most and then walk away.