Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (17.6-ounce / 500 g) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi 2 tablespoons water 1/3 cup (85 g) basil pesto (jarred or homemade) 2 packed cups (60 g) baby spinach 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated […]
Microwave Shepherd’s Pie Bowl With Mashed Potatoes and Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large bowl (1 hearty serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium russet potato (8 oz / 225 g) 4 oz (113 g) lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 […]
Microwave California Roll Sushi Bowl with Sriracha Mayo Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes (includes 10 minutes resting time for rice) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) sushi rice (short-grain Japanese rice) 1 1/4 cups (300 g) water 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp fine salt […]
Fudgy Chocolate Chip Brownie Mug Cake with Flaky Salt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large mug brownie (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 60–90 seconds (microwave) Total Time: 8 minutes (includes 2 minutes resting time) Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar 2 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp baking powder 1/8 […]
Microwave Falafel Pita With Tahini Sauce and Pickled Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 pita pockets (2 servings) Prep Time: 12 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 store-bought falafel (about 10 oz / 280 g), refrigerated 2 pita breads (6-inch) 1/2 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/2 cup quick-pickled red onion (or store-bought pickled onions) […]
Microwave Peach Cinnamon Cobbler Mug Cake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 generous mug cobbler (serves 1) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 3 to 4 minutes Total Time: 8 to 9 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (150 g) sliced peaches (fresh or thawed frozen), or 1 cup canned peach slices, well-drained 2 teaspoons (8 g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch […]
Microwave Lemon Caper White Fish With Rice and Green Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 mild white fish fillets (tilapia or cod), 5–6 oz each (about 1 1/4 lb total) 1 medium lemon (1 tsp zest + 3 tbsp juice), plus 4 lemon slices 3 tbsp unsalted butter, […]
Microwave Peanut Chicken Noodles With Lime and Chili
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 generous servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes (microwave) Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) dry thin rice noodles 4 cups (946 ml) water (for cooking noodles) 1/3 cup (80 g) creamy peanut butter 3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp […]
Microwave Baked Ziti Cup With Ricotta and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 microwave baked ziti cup (1 generous serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 9 minutes (includes 2 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (about 150 g) cooked ziti or penne 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinara sauce 1/4 cup (60 g) whole-milk ricotta 1/3 cup (38 […]
Microwave Blueberry Lemon Mug Muffin With Lemon Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 mug muffin (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 20 seconds Total Time: 7 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 tablespoons (40 g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon fine salt 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk 1 tablespoon (15 ml) […]









