7 DELICIOUS MEALS YOU CAN EASILY MAKE IN THE MICROWAVE

A microwave dinner may sound like a third or fourth option for dinner, but these recipes might boost it up a notch or two. They’re convenient and simple to make, and best of all, super delicious!

Make some microwave bacon. Don’t have enough time to grill up your bacon in the morning? Getting by on just oatmeal for breakfast? Well, try microwaving your bacon instead. It’s faster and just as crispier! Instructions for this recipe can be found here.  

Make some “two minute” french toast. Another staple of breakfast food, french toast can take some time to make in the morning. Fortunately, PrettyPrudent has come up with a recipe for “two minute toast”, so you can make a yummy breakfast every day, all in a conveniently sized mug!  Instructions for this delicious recipe can be found here.

Make a cinnamon roll in a cup. Are you looking for a tasty and easy to make dessert? This cinnamon roll in a mug is exactly what you are looking for. For this recipe, you will need the following: 2 Tbsp applesauce, 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp buttermilk, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup and 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar, 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, an optional 1 dash ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/8 tsp (scant) salt. The rest of the recipe can be found here.

Make a mushy baked potato. Fortunately, all you need for this recipe is a potato and a microwave! However, a little garnish never hurt anybody. The recipe for this delicacy can be found here.

Make some macaroni and cheese. Looking for a quick snack for lunch, but don’t want to have to bust out the pots and pans? Try making some easy to make mac n’ cheese, even easier than Easy Mac! You can find the instructions here.

Make yourself a piece of monkey bread. Monkey bread is one of those baked goods that’s absolutely delicious but takes a little while to make. Wait no more with this microwaved monkey bread recipe, found here.

Make yourself a chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate chip cookies are a delicious baked dessert that usually take up to an hour to make and serve. Well, no longer with this microwave chocolate chip cookie recipe, instructions for which can be found here.

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HOW TO COOK A DELICIOUS STIR-FRY

There are so many ways to cook food but if you’re looking for a simple and fast way to serve a delicious meal to your friends and family, you would never go wrong with a stir-fried dish.

We love stir-fry meals because you can put basically anything you want that goes well together. Plus it’s very easy and the ingredients you need might be in your fridge already!

According to CookSmarts, “The main ingredients to a stir-fry are: Proteins – chicken, beef, pork, seafood, tofu, tempeh, seitan. Aromatics – garlic, green onions, shallots, ginger. Vegetables – pretty much anything goes for this category.”

HOW TO COOK A DELICIOUS STIR FRY IN 6 EASY STEPS

1. Prepare all ingredients. Cut your veggies in similar sizes and smaller is better so they will cook faster. Tip: Arrange all the ingredients according to when you’ll add them in the pan.

2. Make sure to use a pan or wok that is big enough to cook all your ingredients. Cramming up everything in a pan is one of the most common misstep in cooking a stir fry. Tip: Make sure your pan/wok is hot before you start cooking.

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3. No matter what kind of protein you use, always cook it first. Add diluted soy sauce or salt and other spices you want to flavour your meat. Take it out of the pan and clean it to start your stir fry.

4. Remember to add ingredients from the vegetables that take the longest such as carrots and potatoes. Garlic cooks fast so you can add this last.

5. Combine your veggies and protein in the pan. Toss until it’s warm through. Don’t forget to taste it. You can add more diluted soy sauce or other spices if the flavour is lacking according to your taste.

6. Always add your garnish like chives and scallions. This is not optional as these two really adds flavour to any stir fried dish.

That’s it! Hope you enjoyed reading our simple steps on making a stir fry and don’t forget to take a photo of your creation and tag us on Instagram @PurpleSpoilz_AU!