Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 generous mug (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 10 seconds (microwave) Total Time: 10 minutes (includes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (to grease mug) 1 large egg 1/4 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground […]
Microwave Caprese Chicken With Marinara, Mozzarella, And Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup marinara sauce 4 oz (about 1 cup) shredded mozzarella, or 4 slices […]
Microwave S’mores Dip Mug with Gooey Chocolate and Marshmallows
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (about 1/2 cup dip total) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 10 seconds Total Time: 6 minutes 10 seconds Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon (15 ml) heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of fine salt 10 mini marshmallows (about […]
Microwave Tuna Melt Bowl with Cheddar and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 microwave tuna melt bowl Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 15 seconds Total Time: 6 minutes 15 seconds Quick Ingredients 1 can tuna in water, 5 oz (142 g), drained well 1 tbsp mayonnaise (15 g) 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (15 g) 2 tsp sweet relish […]
Microwave Chicken Noodle Comfort Soup With Rotisserie Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 generous bowls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes (microwave, 1000W) Total Time: 15–17 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup (about 3 oz / 85 g) dry egg noodles 1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz / 170 g) shredded rotisserie chicken 1 […]
Microwave Coconut Curry Chickpea Bowl with Spinach and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups hot cooked rice (or 2 microwave rice pouches) 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup canned coconut milk 2 tsp mild curry powder 1 small garlic clove, finely minced […]
Microwave Pesto Mozzarella Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) dried pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli) 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/3 cup (80 g) basil pesto 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 […]
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) […]









