Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium apple (about 180 g), peeled or unpeeled, cored, diced small (or 1/2 cup / 120 g unsweetened applesauce) 1 cup (240 ml) milk (any kind) 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1 cup […]
Microwave Chili Cheese Dog Bowl With Onions and Jalapeños
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (about 2 cups each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 hot dogs (or veggie dogs), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 1/2 cups hearty chili (canned or leftover), with beans or no-bean 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup […]
Microwave Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta with Cream Cheese and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 24 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells) 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water 1 tsp kosher salt 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cubed and softened 1/2 cup (50 g) finely […]
Microwave Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl With Broccoli
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 rice bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked microwave-ready rice (about 1 (8.8 oz / 250 g) pouch, or leftover cooked rice) 8 oz (225 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or 14 oz (400 g) extra-firm tofu, drained […]
Microwave Butter Garlic Shrimp Over Lemon Couscous
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off) 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter 2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced (about 2 tsp) 1 medium lemon (1 tbsp zest […]
Microwave Quinoa Taco Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, and Salsa
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (90 g) dry quinoa, rinsed 1 cup (240 ml) water 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 tsp taco seasoning 2 […]
Microwave Peanut Sesame Noodles With Quick Peanut Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) thin wheat noodles (lo mein, ramen noodles without seasoning packets, or spaghetti) 1/3 cup (80 g) creamy peanut butter 3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp (15 ml) […]
Microwave Greek Chicken Pitas With Quick Tzatziki
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 pita sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (280 g) cooked chicken, shredded or sliced 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp black […]
Microwave Cinnamon Roll Mug Bread Pudding With Vanilla Custard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large mug dessert (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 15 seconds Total Time: 8 minutes (includes 2–3 minutes standing time) Quick Ingredients 1 large cinnamon roll (about 3.5–4 oz / 100–115 g), torn into 1-inch pieces (or 3/4 cup / […]
Microwave Italian Sausage and Peppers Marinara Bowl
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hearty bowls Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) fully cooked Italian sausage links, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1 medium bell pepper (about 6 oz / 170 g), thinly sliced 1/2 medium yellow onion (about 4 oz / […]









