There are now dozens of different packages of steam-in-the-bag veggies. I only buy broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and asparagus, without sauce, because I cannot stand the ones with sauce as they are too salty for me - I was brought up without any salt, by my mother who had malfunctioning kidneys. If you like your food saltier, you can try buying various of those vegetable-based meals to see if you and your family like them.

There is also a very fine cookbook author, Barbara Kafka, who has a book titled "The Microwave Gourmet". I do not have the book but one day I will get it and use it. I have used other books by Barbara and found them outstanding. Microwaving is also the cheapest way to cook your food, in terms of energy expenditure, and I would like that.