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 BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Red Onion and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (2 personal flatbreads) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes 15 seconds Total Time: 12 minutes 15 seconds Quick Ingredients 2 naan or flatbreads (6–7 inches each) 1/3 cup (80 mL) BBQ sauce 1 cup (140 g) cooked shredded chicken 1/4 cup (40 g) thinly sliced red […]
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 Spinach Feta Egg White Bites
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 egg-white bites (about 3 servings of 2 bites each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 to 5 minutes Total Time: 14 to 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 mL) liquid egg whites (or 6 large whole eggs) 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach, finely chopped 1/3 cup […]
Microwave Steamed Frozen Dumplings With Soy-Vinegar Chili Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (about 12 dumplings; appetizer-style) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 11 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 frozen dumplings (gyoza/potstickers), about 300 g 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp chili crisp or chili oil (use 2 tsp for spicier) […]
Microwave Garlic Herb Chicken With Green Beans and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 9 minutes Total Time: 19 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp water (for steaming beans) 1 1/2 lb (680 g) cooked chicken pieces (rotisserie or leftovers), bite-size 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, […]
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 […]









