Summer in New Zealand is all about sunshine, BBQs, and spending time with whānau and friends.
But holiday entertaining also means extra cooking — and no one wants to spend the season stuck in a hot kitchen.
A Sharp microwave can transform the way you prepare food during the holidays. With advanced inverter and sensor technology, plus convection and grill options, you can cook faster, smarter, and with less stress. Here’s how to make your microwave your best summer entertaining tool.
???? 1. Make Quick, Healthy Summer Sides (Fast!)
When temperatures rise, quick cooking is essential. Sharp microwaves help you prep sides in minutes using precise, even heating.
Fast summer sides you can cook in a microwave:
- Lightly steamed veggies for BBQ platters
- Baby potatoes ready for salad
- Microwave rice for picnics or large gatherings
- Warm tortilla wraps or flatbreads
Sharp’s sensor technology automatically adjusts power and time, so you don’t end up with soggy veggies or uneven results — perfect for effortless entertaining.
???? 2. Speed Up BBQ Prep and Cooking
Save time at the grill (and avoid standing over the heat) by letting your microwave handle the prep.
Use your microwave to:
- Defrost meat evenly and safely
- Pre-cook chicken or sausages so the grill finishes them quickly
- Soften butter for garlic bread or marinades
- Melt chocolate, butter, or caramel for desserts
- Steam corn cobs before charring on the BBQ
This approach makes outdoor entertaining smoother and keeps your food timetable on track.
???? 3. Make Summer Desserts the Easy Way
Microwaves aren’t just for reheating — they’re perfect for quick, impressive summer sweets.
Try these microwave-friendly desserts:
- Mixed berry compote for pavlova, ice cream or waffles
- Single-serve chocolate mug cakes
- Microwave lemon curd for tarts and cheesecakes
- Easy steamed summer puddings using seasonal NZ fruit
Thanks to Sharp’s inverter technology, desserts come out smooth and evenly cooked — no hot spots or burning.
???? 4. Stress-Free Kids’ Snacks for the Holidays
Keeping kids fed and happy is half the holiday challenge. Your microwave makes snack time simple.
Perfect quick snacks include:
- Popcorn
- Nachos with melted cheese
- Hot dogs
- Mini pizzas
- Scrambled eggs in one bowl
Ideal for family days at home, beach trips, or last-minute visitors.
???? 5. Free Up Your Oven for Big Holiday Meals
Summer entertaining often means cooking multiple dishes at once. Using your microwave for sides, baking, reheating, and pre-cooking frees up your oven for larger items.
And if you have a Sharp convection or grill microwave, you can also:
This gives you the flexibility of a full oven — without the heat or the wait.
Make Summer Entertaining Effortless with Sharp
A Sharp microwave helps you cook smarter, save time, and enjoy more of what matters: great food and great company. From quick sides to simple desserts and BBQ prep, it’s an essential summer kitchen companion for every Kiwi home.
