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 Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowl with Creamy Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large soup bowl (about 2 1/2 cups) or 2 small bowls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 13–15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (180 g) broccoli florets, chopped small (fresh or frozen) 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 tsp garlic […]
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 Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl With Rice and Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 21 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups cooked white rice, hot (or 2 microwave rice pouches, 8.8 oz / 250 g each) 1 lb (454 g) cooked ground beef, drained of excess fat 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy […]
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 […]
Microwave Carne Asada Burrito Bowl With Lime and Salsa
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 burrito bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice (warm) 1 cup cooked sliced steak 2 tbsp salsa (plus more for serving) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), plus lime wedges 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 […]
Microwave Carrot Cake Mug Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 mug cake (1 generous serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 15 seconds Total Time: 7 minutes (includes 1–2 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp (32 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (25 g) packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder […]
Loaded Microwave Baked Potato With Cheddar, Bacon, and Sour Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaded potato (1 generous serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large russet potato (about 12 oz / 340 g) or 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz / 340 g) 1 tablespoon salted butter (14 g) 1/3 cup shredded […]
Microwave Mac and Cheese Bowl With Cheddar and Mustard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (4 oz / 113 g) dry elbow macaroni 2 1/2 cups (600 mL) water 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional, for the pasta water) 3/4 cup (180 mL) milk (whole or 2%) 1 […]
Microwave Ramen With Veggies, Soy-Sesame Broth, And Jammy Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large bowl (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 11 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (3 oz / 85 g) packet instant ramen noodles (discard or reserve seasoning packet) 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) water 1/2 seasoning packet from ramen (about 1 1/2 tsp), optional […]









