Series

Alison Holst's Microwave Menus

Television, 1989

In this series, iconic Kiwi cook Alison Holst demonstrates how to prepare entire meals using just a microwave. By the late 1980s, the microwave was becoming a staple in Kiwi households. Across two series, she shares tips and tricks for making quick, family-friendly meals with this new kitchen essential. Each episode features a full menu, making home cooking without a stovetop easy, efficient, and delicious. The series was made in association with C.J. Publishing, in conjunction with a 1989 cookbook of the same name.