Believe it or not, your microwave can do more than reheating your coffee or your day-old pizza (actually, reheating pizza is NOT its forte.)
If you’re heading to college where the only cooking vessel is a microwave; or if it is just too hot to cook – your microwave is your friend. It is also great when you cook for just one.
All you need is a mug (I got Mrs. G’s) and a few good recipes.

The only caveat is that the microwave doesn’t brown the food as well as the oven — unless you have a microwave-convection oven combo (Shop GE at Mrs. G’s now). To solve this issue, just decorate the top with some tasty garnishes. They will add color and flavor.
Microwave Meatloaf
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- • 1/3 cup marinara sauce or ketchup ( get it locally from First Field)
- • 1/3 cup panko crumbs (or smashed gluten-free crackers)
- • Two tablespoons grated onion
- • One teaspoon chopped garlic
- • One teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- • 1 pound ground beef, preferably grass-fed from the farmers market
- • One large egg
- • More ketchup for garnish
- 1. Combine marinara or ketchup, panko, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and ground beef in a large bowl. Stir to mix (I like to knead it in my hands, their warmth helps distribute the fat and flavors.)
- 2. Spread beef mixture evenly in a nine 1/2-inch microwave-safe loaf dish coated with olive oil; Keep the mixture somewhat fluffy.
- 3. Loosely cover with a paper towel.
- 4. Microwave for 8 -10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, and a thermometer reads 160°;
- 5. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve topped with additional ketchup if desired.
- 6. Note: To prepare one serving of a meatloaf, divide the mixture in four, and freeze three portions. Microwave the remaining portion in a lightly oiled mug for 3 minutes. When ready to cook the remaining frozen meatball mixes be sure to thaw them completely in the fridge before cooking.
By Appliance Chef Nirit
Mrs. G's Appliance Chef https://appliancechef.mrsgs.com/
Gluten-Free Blueberries Muffins in a Mug
2015-07-02 17:29:50
- • 1/2 cup almonds or other nut flour
- • 1/4 tsp baking soda
- • A pinch of salt
- • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- • 1-ounce (1/8 cup) New Jersey blueberries ('tis the season!)
- • One egg
- • One tablespoon melted butter
- • Two tablespoons maple syrup
- • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- • A little more maple syrup, to top
- 1. Mix almonds, baking soda, salt and cloves in a bowl. Add the blueberries and toss to cover them with the dry mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, butter, syrup, and zest. Combine the wet mixture with the dry one and mix thoroughly.
- 2. Pour into a coffee mug that you have coated with a little bit of oil or butter. Microwave for 90 seconds. Drizzle with a bit more maple syrup. Enjoy.
By Appliance Chef Nirit
Mrs. G's Appliance Chef https://appliancechef.mrsgs.com/
Goat Cheese and Spinach Frittata
2015-07-02 17:31:31
- • Melted butter to brush the cup and the top of the frittata
- • 1⁄2 cup fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
- • 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
- • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- • 1⁄3 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- • 2 eggs
- • 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- • salt and pepper
- • Extra one tablespoon crumbled goat cheese and one tablespoons chopped basil to garnish.
- 1. Brush a microwave safe cereal sized bowl or a mug with some melted butter
- 2. Chop the spinach. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the basil, goat cheese and parmesan and mix.
- 3. Beat the two eggs and cream in a separate cup, pour over the mixture. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- 4. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until starting to set. Drizzle with some butter and sprinkle the remaining goat cheese. Microwave for another minute.
- 5. Sprinkle with basil if you wish and serve immediately.
- There are lots of greens at the farmers market right now. Use them in a frittata.
By Appliance Chef Nirit
Mrs. G's Appliance Chef https://appliancechef.mrsgs.com/