Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast - turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes
Bring a taste of summer to a cold winter's night
This quick microwave Christmas pud, which uses shop-bought mincemeat, takes just 35 mins - simply combine the ingredients and cook on the day for a last-minute dessert
Watch these effortless meringues quadruple in size as they cook in under two minutes
Good Food reader Catherine Dunkley shares her super-quick and easy recipe for the perfect last-minute coffee and walnut cake
A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup
This recipe is delicious and unbelievably quick. A great recipe for whipping up with the kids for instant results. I use whole wheat flour and half coconut oil/half canola oil. Microwave manditory. Source unknown.
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I'm always in search of low-calorie alternative, and I'm a poor college student, so I don' have access to rare ingredients or splenda/ soy milk alternatives. I had this for breakfast this morning and it kept me full 'til afternoon. Oh, and the raisins give a sweet, satisfying touch!
A microwave sponge pudding with banana slices and caramel sauce. 30 second prep (OK 30second ish), 2.30minutes cooking and 3 minutes waiting! Found the sponge recipe on the web and the banana and caramel additions are mine! This is great to rustle up when you just need a warm cuddle from a pudding. It isn't as good as an old fashioned steamed suet pudding but we don't all have that many hours, do we?
Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too
A light, aromatic chowder ready in 15 minutes in the microwave, with no extra fat – perfect dinner for kids.
A quick microwave pudding that will surprise the family with its aroma and taste, as if you had cooked it for hours.