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 Sweet Potato Taco With Black Beans and Avocado
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (2 loaded sweet potato “tacos”) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 oz / 225 to 285 g each) 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp water […]
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 Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Mug Cake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 mug cake (1 generous serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 20 seconds Total Time: 7 minutes (includes 1 minute rest time) Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp (32 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (12 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder […]
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 BBQ Pulled Pork or Jackfruit Sliders with Quick Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 sliders (serves 4) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 23 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slider buns Filling (choose one): 1 lb (454 g) cooked pulled pork or 2 cans jackfruit in brine, 20 oz (565 g) each, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup (180 ml) smoky […]
Microwave Chicken Tikka Masala Rice Bowl With Yogurt Swirl
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (90 g) basmati rice + 3/4 cup (180 ml) water + 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tsp minced garlic […]
Microwave Creamy Tomato Basil Soup With Grilled Cheese Dippers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (about 3 cups soup + 8 grilled-cheese dippers) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 […]
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) […]









