All in one microwave cooking bowl set recipes

Rice

To cook rice in the microwave, you will want to use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water (eg 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water). To begin, place your raw rice into the bowl. Pour cool water into the bowl and swish the rice around to wash it. Drain the water using the strainer lid. Repeat this process 3 times more. The water should come out less cloudy each time. Once the last of the water is strained, pour in cool water and place the lid onto the bowl with the strainer open to vent. Microwave for 5 minutes on high, then for 15 minutes on 50% power. Remove from the microwave and let rest for 5 minutes, making sure to keep the lid on. Remove the lid, fluff, and serve!

Pasta

Add ½ cup noodles, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Add 2 minutes to however long the pasta takes to cook in boiling water. For example, if the pasta shape you are using cooks in 8 minutes in boiling water on the stovetop, it will take 10 minutes in the microwave. Check the pasta halfway and stir to ensure it does not clump together. Once complete, remove from the microwave and strain out any excess water. Toss in your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Potatoes

Place 8oz of baby potatoes into the bowl and rinse with cool water. Strain excess water out using the strainer lid. Place the lid onto the bowl while the potato’s skin is still wet. Ensure the strainer is open to vent. Place in the microwave for 6 minutes, or until fork tender. Toss in your favorite herbs and butter or use the cooked potatoes for a quick potato salad!

Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups pasta noodles
2 cups whole milk
Kosher salt
1 cup shredded American cheese
1 cup shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 oz cream cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Fresh ground black pepper
Additional spices

Place the pasta, 1 cup of milk, and ¼ tsp salt into the 5 cup bowl. Place lid on and ensure the strainer is open to vent. Microwave for 4 minutes, uncover and stir. Place back into the microwave for 2 minutes, until the pasta is just under al dente.
Add the remaining cup of milk, all 3 cheeses, cream cheese, mustard and black pepper. If wanted, add additional spices such as onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to taste. Stir well and cover without the strainer open. Microwave for 4 minutes, or until all cheeses have melted. Microwave for 30 second increments if cheese is not melted. Remove from microwave and serve!

Vanilla Cake

Ingredients:

6 Tbsp butter, melted
½ cup sugar
¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
¾ cup milk, room temperature
1 cup + 2 Tbsp flour
2 tsp baking powder
Splash of vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

In a medium mixing bowl, place butter, sugar, sour cream, milk, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Grease the inside of your 5-cup cooking dish. Transfer batter into the dish, and place in the microwave, uncovered for 5 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean. If batter can be seen on the toothpick, place the cake into the microwave for 1-minute increments until the inside is cooked.
Once the cake is cooled inside the cooking dish, flip it over to release it from the dish. Use a cake server or butter knife to gently remove the cake form the walls, if necessary. If frosting, ensure the cake is completely cooled before doing so.

Tips: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to make a chocolate cake. Chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, and berries are also delicious inclusions to add.

Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup quick oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, melted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp allspice

Spread apples evenly into the 5 cup bowl. Note: the recipe can be split to fit a smaller serving into the 3 cup bowl. Mix brown sugar, oats, flour, butter, cinnamon, and allspice together in a bowl until combined. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
Place into the microwave, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes until apples are easily pierced with a fork. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.