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 Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Chicken Bake
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 Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Bowl With Pineapple Over Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (hot) 12 oz cooked crispy chicken bites (breaded nuggets/bites) 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained; reserve 3 Tbsp juice) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) For […]
Microwave Philly Cheesesteak Bowl with Peppers, Onions, and Melted Provolone
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls (or 2 sandwiches) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes Total Time: 18 to 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup cooked white rice (about 185 g), hot, or 2 hoagie/sub rolls (6-inch) 10 oz (285 g) very thin-sliced beef (shaved steak/ribeye) 1 small yellow onion, […]
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) […]
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 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 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 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 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 […]









