Abstract: The benefits of microwave cooking in preparing healthful, delicious meals are outlined in this cookbook for people interested in personal health and fitness. Background information is provided on 1) the principles of variety, moderation, and balance in diet planning; 2) nutrient needs (protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals); and 3) ways to avoid too much fat and cholesterol, sugar, and sodium in menu planning and food preparation. Recipe categories include 1) soups and appetizers; 2) main dishes (poultry, fish and seafood, beef, pork, meatless); 3) vegetables, pastas and grains; and 4) baked products and desserts. Nutritional information preserving is provided for each recipe. Colorful photographs illustrate recipe preparation techniques as well as the finished product.

The microwave is more than just a way to heat up old leftovers, make popcorn, or cook some bland/processed pre-packaged frozen dinners. It can also be used to create some delicious chef-quality dishes for all meals of the day. Stop wasting time and energy in the kitchen when you can make some quick and easy meals with just a push of a button. Whether you are new to cooking, need a tasty meal in a short amount of time, want to impress your friends or family with your cooking abilities, or because a microwave is all you own, you will find everything you need here. This book contains over 50 mouth-watering recipes for breakfast, dinner, snacks, and of course desserts!

This book will give you the knowledge and confidence to creat complete meals for every time of day and occasion - quickly. It will also teach you how to bake great cakes and breads, and make simple snacks and side dishes. Many meals are complete in their own right or have different elements that can be cooked one after the other (food needs to 'rest' before serving so this is quite possible and still keeep it all hot.). But it can be used alongside your conventional hob. You may, for instance, want to quickly boil some rice or pasta to accompany a delicious meat, fish, chicken or vegetable main course in the combi. You can also use ti as a conventional microwave, grill or convection oven.

Provides healthful microwave recipes for lamb, chicken, turkey, beef, fish, rice, vegetables, cakes, pies, and fruit dishes.

Provides over 250 recipes for the microwave, microwave safety tips, special equipment, plus complete preparation and cooking times for each recipe.