# Quick Microwave Pickles No Fancy Equipment is Required for This Easy Homemade Recipe By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-pickles References: [arealhousewifeandmommy.blogspot](http://arealhousewifeandmommy.blogspot.ca/2012/12/microwave-bread-and-butter-pickles.html) Quick and easy dishes that are also conveniently healthy are on the top of many people's list, so it comes as no surprise that someone has devised a DIY microwave pickles project. A fun recipe that would wow just about anyone at a dinner party, all that is required to make the microwave pickles is [fresh cucumbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpacked-pickled-vegetables), fresh onion, distilled white vinegar, sugar and [pickling seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-pickle-seasonings). This particular microwave pickles recipe comes from Amanda of A Real Housewife and Mommy. The resulting side dish would complement many different meals, which makes the kitchen project even more promising. Versatility aside, the microwave pickles recipe would make a great gift as well, one that comes straight from the hearth and heart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy DIY Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of microwave recipes for healthy and convenient homemade meals. - **Alternative Cooking Methods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of kitchen gadgets and appliances specifically designed for unconventional cooking methods. - **Versatile Side Dishes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a line of versatile condiments and side dishes that can complement a variety of meals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a food company specializing in innovative and convenient homemade meal options. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a new line of kitchen gadgets and appliances that promote efficient and time-saving cooking methods. - **Condiments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a brand of unique and versatile condiments that cater to various dietary requirements and taste preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Pickling Jar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickling-fermenting-kit.md) - [Spicy Cold-Brined Cucumbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vadasz-smacked-cucumbers.md) - [Crunchy Kimchi Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-pickles.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Cheese-Wrapped Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickles-in-a-blanket.md) - [Traditional Lightly Fermented Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-fermented-pickles.md) - [On-the-Go Pickle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-bites.md) - [Snackable Pickle Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-chip.md) - [Gut-Friendly Snacking Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-pickles.md)