Small potato pieces steam in the microwave, then get tossed with paprika butter and parsley. This version uses an ordinary microwave-safe bowl instead of the specialist browning skillet in the old recipe.
Eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes soften into a juicy vegetable side. A wide covered dish and a few thorough stirs help the vegetables cook evenly.
Cooked turkey gets a second dinner in a creamy mushroom sauce. Starting with cooked meat makes this a practical microwave recipe without trying to cook a whole bird in an appliance of unknown power.