There are many benefits to microwave cooking. Less mess, fewer dishes and, in some cases, a tastier outcome! Yes, it's true - certain things actually taste better when cooked in the microwave. Don't believe us? Read on.
The five amazingly easy recipes below will change how you look at your microwave. It can do so much more than reheat your leftovers, cook your sad microwave dinners and pop your popcorn.
1. Microwave Scrambled Eggs: This is a perfect two-minute breakfast for when you're in a big rush. Everyone has two extra minutes, so make these eggs and don't go to work hungry. In the same amount of time it takes to toast your bread, your eggs will be ready too!
2. Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie: This famous recipe went viral for a reason - the cookie is gooey and delicious! And, because you only made one, you're not going to be tempted to eat 12. The recipe calls for just tablespoons of each ingredient you'd normally use to make cookies, so it won't even make a dent in your baking pantry. No one will ever know.
3. Microwave Bacon: Believe it - cooking bacon this way is less messy and just as crispy as if you'd made it in the pan. The strips come out flat and perfectly crisp, which is ideal for a sandwich or to crumble on a salad. All you need is bacon, a plate and a paper towel.
4. Microwave Roasted Garlic: Roasting garlic usually takes more than an hour. The reason people still do it, despite the time commitment, is that the flavor is truly incredible. Roasting transforms garlic from sharp and strong to sweet and mellow, but still full of garlic flavor. By combining microwave and oven together, you can have it done in 25 minutes flat.
5. Microwave Macaroni and Cheese: This single serving of macaroni and cheese is dangerously easy. It'll be hard not to just whip up a second portion right after eating the first. Cheesy, creamy and carby, it's the best single-serving comfort food there is - and it's ready in just a couple of minutes.
