Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 meal-size bowls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup thick salsa 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup prepared queso dip (store-bought queso blanco […]
Microwave Cinnamon-Maple Pears With Nuts And Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (1 pear per serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 4 to 6 minutes (microwave) Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 ripe pears (about 7 oz / 200 g each) 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter 2 tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon […]
Microwave Sesame-Ginger Salmon Rice Bowl With Sriracha Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked white rice (about 360 g), hot (leftover or microwave-ready) 8 oz (225 g) cooked salmon, skin removed 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tsp fresh […]
Microwave Chicken Alfredo Pasta With Peas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 26 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) dry penne (or rotini/farfalle) 3 cups (720 ml) water 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 oz (55 g) cream cheese, cubed 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk […]
Microwave Baked Oatmeal With Berries and Cinnamon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 hearty serving Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes (3 minutes 30 seconds microwaving + 1 minute 30 seconds resting) Total Time: 8 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (45 g) old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 cup (120 […]
Microwave Chicken Parmesan Bowl With Spaghetti, Marinara, and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (8.8 oz / 250 g) microwave-ready spaghetti pouch 1 tsp olive oil 1–2 tbsp water (to loosen pasta) 10 oz (285 g) breaded chicken nuggets or breaded chicken cutlets, fully cooked 1 cup […]
Microwave Loaded Nacho Mac and Cheese Bowl Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 large bowls (or 4 smaller bowls) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (100 g) elbow macaroni 2 cups (480 ml) water 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 2 oz (57 g) […]
Microwave Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Bowl With Pineapple Over Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (hot) 12 oz cooked crispy chicken bites (breaded nuggets/bites) 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained; reserve 3 Tbsp juice) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) For […]
Microwave Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Chicken Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 14 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each) 1 cup (30 g) packed frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry 1/2 cup (120 g) canned artichoke hearts, drained […]
Microwave Elote-Style Corn on the Cob with Cotija and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 ears of corn) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 ears corn, husked 2 tbsp water 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), plus lime wedges for […]









