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 Philly Cheesesteak Bowl with Peppers, Onions, and Melted Provolone
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls (or 2 sandwiches) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes Total Time: 18 to 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup cooked white rice (about 185 g), hot, or 2 hoagie/sub rolls (6-inch) 10 oz (285 g) very thin-sliced beef (shaved steak/ribeye) 1 small yellow onion, […]
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 […]
Microwave Mediterranean Lentil Bowl With Feta and Tahini Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hearty bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can lentils, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 small garlic cloves, finely grated or minced, divided 1/2 tsp ground […]
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls With Peppers, Corn, and Pepper Jack
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (8.8 oz / 250 g) microwave rice packets (or 3 cups cooked rice) 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 2 bell peppers (any colors), sliced 1 1/2 tsp chili powder, […]
Microwave Mug Lasagna With Spinach and Three Cheeses
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large mug lasagna (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 11 minutes (includes 2-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 oz (about 2 sheets) dried lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces (or 1/2 cup small pasta) 1 cup water (for cooking noodles) 1/2 cup marinara […]
Gooey Chocolate Fudge Mug Cake With Molten Center
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 mug cake (1 generous serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 10 seconds Total Time: 7 minutes (includes 1–2 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (12 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar 1/8 tsp espresso powder 1/4 […]









