This book investigates the practical application of microwave technology to expand the repertoire of vegetarian home cooking. Authors Sonia Allison and Victoria Lloyd-Davies provide a comprehensive collection of tested recipes designed to demonstrate that microwave ovens are capable of producing diverse, multi-course meals. The text serves as a technical manual for utilizing specific microwave settings to prepare everything from staple grains and pulses to complex baked goods and preserves.

The subject matter points to a specialized, practical resource intended for home cooks seeking to maximize the utility of their microwave appliances. The framing suggests an accessible, instructional approach that prioritizes efficiency and variety within a vegetarian dietary framework.