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Microwave Shakshuka
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
For best results, use a microwave-safe deep-dish pie plate. A larger cooking surface helps the ingredients cook more uniformly. For optimal egg cooking, place the eggs towards the middle to avoid overcooking the yolks before the whites are done.
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Omelette in a Mug
Elise Bauer and Guy Michelier
“I whip this up nearly every morning. Sometimes I toss in ham or sausage for extra flavor. Canadian bacon or pre-cooked sausage are my go-tos, along with pre-chopped peppers, onions, and tomatoes from the supermarket.” —Tammy, Reader
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The Best Microwave Oatmeal Ever
Emma Christensen
“This recipe serves one, but you can make multiple single portions in canning jars and refrigerate them for an easy breakfast all week. The soaked oats will stay fresh in the fridge for up to five days.” —Emma Christensen, former General Manager
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Microwave Poached Eggs
Alison Bickel
“An 8-ounce glass measuring cup is perfect because you can measure the water and then use it to poach the egg. If you use a mug, make sure it’s sturdy. The typical mugs sold in souvenir shops tend to work well.” —Simply Recipes Team
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Microwave Bacon
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
While it may not be the absolute best method for cooking bacon, using a microwave is fast, doesn’t require special equipment, simplifies cleanup, and is great when you need just a few slices or want some crumbled over a salad.
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Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon
Simply Recipes / Tara Omidvar
If you prefer your salmon well-done, position the fillets along the edges of the pie plate, where it gets hotter. For medium-rare fillets, place them in the center where it’s cooler.
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Microwave BBQ Chicken Wings
Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
This recipe is best with chicken flats or wingettes. The skin on these cuts is tighter and thinner, which means that even though it won’t get crispy, it won’t be overly chewy either.
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Gyeran Jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
“Stay near the microwave while cooking gyeran jjim. For evenly cooked eggs, periodically remove them and gently stir the edges with a fork to mix.” —Joy Cho, Recipe Developer
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