[ ::: ♥Keep_Mailing♥ ::: ]™ Who’d Think These Delectable Meals Were Made in a Microwave...

Gourmet Microwave Meals in a Mug I always thought the microwave was an appliance for thawing frozen goods or warming up leftovers. Then I discovered microwave recipes! You can make breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert in a fraction of the time, and still eat a nutritious, delicious meal. These recipes are made for smaller portions so no need to worry about leftovers or buying large quantities.   Breakfast 1. Egg and Toast A twist on the traditional poached egg on toast, this microwave meal is the perfect way to start the day.   Recipe Ingredients: 100ml of water 1 egg 1 slice of bread 10g butter 5ml spoon of malt or white vinegar Directions: Boil the kettle. In a small bowl, break the egg. Toast the bread and spread thinly with butter. Cut this into squares of 5cm (2 inches). Fill the cup with the boiling water, one-third full. Add the vinegar and the egg. With the tip of a sharp knife, prick the egg yolk. Place the cup in the microwave for 30 seconds on high. Remove the cup and gently turn the egg over. Microwave for another 10 seconds. Mix the egg and toast on a plate. 2. Huevos Rancheros egg whites Another breakfast filled with protein that can be made in less than 5 minutes.   Recipe Ingredients: Cooking spray 1/2 cup egg whites 2 tablespoon of grated cheese 1 tablespoon of bacon pieces 1/8 teaspoon of chili powder (optional) 1 tablespoon of spicy black bean & corn tomato salsa Directions: Spray your mug with cooking spray. In this mug stir an egg, tablespoon of cheese, bacon and chili powder, with a fork. Microwave this mixture for one minute on high. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds, or until the eggs are set. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and pour the salsa on top. 3. French toast This easy meal can be made in 2 minutes. Top it off with syrup or whipped cream for the perfect piece of French toast.   Recipe Ingredients: A slice of bread 1 egg 2 tablespoons of milk A pinch of cinnamon for taste Directions: Cube the bread. Break an egg in a bowl. Add the milk to the egg and mix with a fork. Add a sprinkling of cinnamon. Pour the mixture into a cup. Let the cubed bread soak in the egg mixture for a minute. Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds on medium high.  4. Coffee cake Start the day off with something sweet with this mug-sized coffee cake recipe.   Recipe: Batter ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ egg 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1/4 cup self-rising flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla extract (a few drops) 1 teaspoon apricot or other preserves Directions: Mix the softened butter with brown sugar in a large measuring cup. Mix until creamy. Add the egg, sour cream, syrup, and vanilla. Beat all together until it's blended. Add the flour and cinnamon, beating until the mixture is smooth. Pour half the batter in a 12 oz. cup. Add the apricots in the center then pour the remaining batter over this. Make the topping and sprinkle this with the crumb topping (ingredients and instructions below). Microwave on high for a minute and 15 seconds. Topping ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened Pinch cinnamon and salt Directions: In a small bowl combine the ingredients, mixing with your fingers. Pinch the mixture together until crumbs form. 5. Cheese and herb muffins A delicious morning snack with much flavor, these large muffins can feed two. They taste delicious served warm.   Recipe Ingredients: 100g grated Parmesan cheese 10g fresh chopped basil or 15 spoons dried basil 10g fresh chopped chives or 15 spoons dried chives ½ x 5 spoons thyme leaves 250g self-raising flour 1 x 5 spoons bicarb. soda 2 eggs 85ml sunflower oil 100ml milk 100ml yogurt Directions: Mix the flour and bicarb soda together, then add the grated cheese and chopped herbs. In a separate jug beat the eggs and add the oil. Add the milk and yogurt to the egg mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and combine well. Pour the mixture into 3 mugs, filling a third of each mug. Cook for 4 minutes on high, or until raised and firm to touch. The remaining mixture can used to make another 3 mugs of muffins. Lunch or Dinner 6. Chilaquiles The perfect opportunity to make use of leftovers from taco night with this Mexican themed meal.   Recipe Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk Salt, pepper 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese 5 tortilla chips 1 tablespoon salsa Sour cream Queso fresco Chopped green onion Directions: In a coffee cup, beat an egg and milk with a fork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper for taste. Add in the cheddar and stir to coat. Break 4 tortilla chips into small pieces and stir into the mix. Add the salsa. Microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Garnish with a tortilla chip, sour cream, queso fresco and the chopped green onion. 7. Mac and cheese No need to buy the boxed kind with this 4 ingredient recipe, instantly ready to eat from the mug.   Recipe Ingredients: 1/3 cup pasta 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese Directions: In a large mug, mix the pasta and water. Microwave on high for 2 minutes and stir. Repeat this for 2 – 4 minutes, stirring at the 2 minute interval. The water should be absorbed and the pasta will be cooked. Remove the mug from the microwave and mix in the milk and cheese. Microwave for 1 minute and afterwards stir the cheese thoroughly into the pasta.. 8. Meatloaf One of the best home-cooked, quick and easy meals. Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Delicious topped with ketchup.   Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon onion soup mix Cooking spray 1/4 pound ground beef Directions: Combine the milk, ketchup, oats and soup mix in a small bowl. Crumble the ground beef over the mixture, and stir in well. Spray your mug with cooking spray and pour in your meat mix. Cover and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes on high, or until the meat no longer looks pink. Drain and let it cool for 3 minutes. 9. Quiche Make a quiche without having leftovers. This recipe uses ham or prosciutto, but you can substitute with spinach to make it vegetarian.   Recipe Ingredients: 1 egg 1 1/2 tablespoons milk Salt Ground black pepper 1/4 of a bagel or other French bread 2 teaspoons cream cheese 1/2 slice prosciutto or ham Thyme Dijon mustard Fresh chopped chives Directions: Take a coffee cup and with a fork beat the egg and milk in it. Season with salt and pepper for taste. Tear your bread into 2cm/1 inch pieces and mix these in.. Add in the cream cheese and stir. Cut prosciutto into pieces and add to the mixture. Sprinkle with thyme. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Garnish with mustard, and chives. Dessert 10. Nutella cake Perfect for that Nutella craving, this recipe can be made in minutes when you have the late night munchies. Top with whipped cream for a heavenly dessert.   Recipe Ingredients: 4 tablespoons self-rising flour 4 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons Nutella 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions: Take a large coffee mug and combine all the ingredients in it Whisk with a fork until the batter is smooth Microwave for 1.5 – 3 minutes on high. 11. Mug donuts Enjoy homemade donuts without the messy frying process.   Recipe Donut ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Whisk the sugar and egg together in a large bowl, until mixed. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Mix in the oil, milk and vanilla extract, until the batter is smooth. Fill a large mug half full with batter. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds on high. Repeat with the remaining batter. While cooling, prepare the ganache. Ingredients for the chocolate ganache: 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream Ganache directions: Heat heavy cream for about 40 seconds in the microwave. Pour the heated heavy cream into a bowl with the chopped chocolate. Mix the cream until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Drizzle over the donuts. 12. Chocolate fudge s'mores Make these to feel you're at a campfire, without having to make the actual fire...   Recipe Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup pastry flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate chips Marshmallows or cream Directions: In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 ounce of chocolate. Melt this in the microwave for 30 seconds and set it aside. In a separate bowl combine remaining butter with graham cracker crumbs, stirring until the mixture is moistened. Press this into the bottom of your mug. In another bowl whisk the egg, sugar and vanilla, until it's smooth. Pour in the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, stirring until you have a thicker batter. Combine the melted butter and chocolate from step 1. Add the chocolate chips. Pour half the mixture over the graham cracker crust, and a few marshmallows. Pour the remaining batter over. Microwave for 1 and half minutes. Top with additional marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.. 13. Cinnamon roll Cinnamon rolls usually take a long time to make. Shorten the wait for cinnamon goodness with this 3 minute recipe.   Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons applesauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions: First prepare the icing (directions below) and set this aside Combine all the ingredients, and whisk with a fork, until it is smooth Microwave for 1 minute on high Add an additional 15 seconds if it is not fully baked Serve warm and top with the cream cheese icing. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top. Cream cheese icing ingredients: 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon milk Icing directions: Combine the icing ingredients (milk, sugar and cream cheese) in a bowl. Whisk with a fork or hand-mixer until blended smooth.

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