For some of us, living off of a microwave can be quite an easy thing to do, but for others (not going to point fingers at myself) cannot really function without a kitchen.
Well, guess what?
We don't NEED the kitchen!
Well... in theory, the classy chefs of the high school years can go without a kitchen in times of dire need, but when your stomach is grumbling... it's a dire need.
So a saving grace: here is the top five list of things you can make in your microwave!
1. BACON
Yes! You can make the saving grace of all the foods in your microwave! It is actually pretty simple to do: all you need it a few paper towels, a glass or ceramic bowl (microwavable plastic doesn't work too well), and some patience. Just place the paper towels on the rotating disc with the bowl upside-down on top, then drape the bacon over the "hump" and nuke it for 5-8 minutes.
2. PASTA
Well... while not exactly a spaghetti dish in the making, elbow pasta as well as certain types of spirals can definitely be made in the microwave. All you need to do is pour the pasta to 1/4 the volume of the microwavable bowl and cover it with enough water to hover one-inch above, then blast that with the microwave for 2 minutes longer than the pasta cooks on the stove.
3. FRENCH TOAST
French... toast?! Yes you can make french toast in your microwave, albeit with some minor doing. You just need:
+ 1 tablespoon butter
+ 1/4 cup milk
+ 1 beaten egg
+ 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
+ 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
+ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
+ 2 slices of bread, cut into cubes
What a mouthful (no pun intended)! Basically, melt the butter in a mug, coat the inside with said butter, stir in eggs, milks, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla and press the bread into the mixture until soaked and there's not much mixture left, then nuke those suckers for about 90 seconds.
Trust me; it's worth it.
4. POTATO CHIPS
Mmmmhmm; you can make potato chips in the microwave. Unbelievable, no? Well, believe it because I'm going to tell you how to make them! You need a special tool, though: a mandolin. It's basically this:
Basically, you have to take this sucker and slice potatoes on the thinnest setting, then place the slices on parchment in a single layer and blast them for 5 minutes or until they brown. Then season to taste!
5. SALMON DINNER
If you are a foodie like me, you cannot even begin to fathom that is is, in fact, possible to make salmon in the microwave. It is, in fact, one of the coolest things I have ever made in that little appliance. For this you need:
+ 1 single-portion salmon filet
+ salt and pepper
+ 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
+ 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
+ 2-3 cut lemon slices
+ 1 tablespoon parsley
Basically, rinse that sucker in cold water and let it dry, then place the salmon skin down and season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, mix the mayo and sriracha and then spread it evenly on the filet, topping with lemon slices and parsley. Wrap it up in microwavable-safe plastic wrap and nuke for three and a half minutes. If it isn't done, add another 30-45 seconds. Garnish it with some leftover lemon and parsley, just to touch it up.
And that is it.
Go brag to your friends. Screw the salmon. They'll be jealous that you have BACON!
