Some nights, you feel like cooking Julia Child’s beef bourguignon recipe from scratch. This is not one of those nights. Keep these 12 microwave recipes in your back pocket for those days you’re short on time (but still want something delicious).
12 Fancy Recipes That Were Secretly Cooked in the Microwave
15-minute Microwave Mashed Potatoes
Garnish with some chopped chives.
Microwave Egg Caprese Breakfast Cups
Make some mimosas and this quick recipe from Coterie member Heidi Larsen, and you're ready for brunch with the girls.
10-minute Macaroni And Cheese In A Mug
Dinner? Lunch? Midnight snack? All of the above.
Microwave Lemon Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth in seconds.
Chocolate-chip Mug Brownie For One
Wanna up the ante? Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Egg Fried Rice In A Mug
Chopsticks optional (but encouraged).
Chocolate-chip Mug Cookie For One
The lazy gal's guide to dessert.
Parmesan Herb Microwave Spaghetti Squash
Vegetarian, gluten-free and ready in 15 minutes.
Five-minute S’mores Mug Cake For One
No bonfire necessary.
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo For One
Yeah, we’re having seconds.
10-minute Strawberry Cobbler For One
You could spend five hours making a pie, or you could pop this baby in the microwave for a few seconds. Your choice.
Perfect Microwave Nachos
Pile on the toppings.
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