31 Microwave Recipes That Are Borderline Genius

Well, this changes everything.

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1. Microwave Risotto

So much easier than standing over a stove, “stirring constantly.” Check out THREE awesome recipes here.

2. Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie

Not only is this the fastest way to feed a homemade cookie craving, it’s also the only way to make homemade cookies without running the risk of eating a dozen in one sitting. Recipe here.

3. Bacon in the Microwave

No more scrubbing bacon grease off of your favorite skillet. Instructions here.

4. Gluten-Free Microwave Enchiladas

You can also make these gluten-filled by using regular tortillas, if you’d prefer. Either way, the whole thing will take 10 minutes. Recipe here.

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

The thing about mug cakes is that it’s really hard to share. Oops. Recipe here.

6. Two-Minute French Toast

Syrup to taste, as usual. Recipe here.

7. Vegan, Grain-Free Microwave English Muffin

All about those nukes and crannies! Recipe here.

8. Microwave Peanut Brittle

Recipe here.

9. Nutella Mug Cake

Only slightly more difficult than spooning Nutella straight from the jar to your mouth. Recipe here.

10. Microwave Egg White and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Those nuked innards would probably taste pretty great on a microwave English muffin, if you want to really go all in. Recipe here.

11. Roasted Garlic in the Microwave

Because roasted garlic makes EVERY dish better, but sometimes you just don’t have the time or patience. Recipe here.

12. Microwave Granola

Recipe here.

13. Microwave Lemon Bars

Coming soon to a bake sale near you. Like, very near you. The nearest. Because you will bring them. Recipe here.

14. Sour Cream and Onion Microwave Veggie Chips

Satisfy that snack craving ASAP. Recipe here.

15. Microwave-Baked Sweet Potato

Much faster than the hour (or more!) it takes to roast a sweet potato in the oven, with a very similar result. Recipe here.

16. Microwave Ropa Vieja

This classic beef dish is seriously impressive. Recipe here.

17. One-Minute Vegan Coffee Cake

Fresher than anything you could pick up on your way to work. Recipe here.

18. Microwave Chicken and Dumplings

Comfort food, at its finest. Recipe here.

19. Microwave Scrambled Eggs

By taking the eggs out to stir every 45 seconds, you get eggs that are soft and delicious, not gummy and dense. Recipe here.

20. Microwave Mason Jar Pancakes

Bring a Mason jar of pancake batter to work in the morning, then nuke it in your office microwave for a big pancake breakfast! Recipe here.

21. Microwave Ratatouille

And, look how pretty! Recipe here.

22. Microwave Cinnamon Roll

Homemade cinnamon rolls are actually sort of a pain, since most call for yeast and thus require lots of waiting (ugh). This one comes together in a matter of minutes! Recipe here.

23. Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Easier than Easy Mac! Well, maybe not, but probably better. Recipe here.

24. Microwave Lemon-Horseradish Sole

I won’t tell anybody how you did it. They certainly won’t guess. Recipe here.

25. Loaded Microwave-Baked Potato

Recipe here.

26. Microwave Monkey Bread

Recipe here.

27. Microwave Salmon en Papillote

Cooking fish en papillote (in parchment paper) in the oven is easy, but this brings things to a whole new level. Recipe here.

28. Microwave Chicken Penne Al Fresco

 

The chicken in this recipe is pre-cooked, but the pasta gets cooked in the microwave in a delicious mix of broth and tomatoes, then the cheese and chicken get stirred in at the end. Recipe here.

29. Microwave-Baked Apples in a Bag

Easy as pie. Much easier, actually. Recipe here.

30. Microwave “Fried” Rice

Recipe here.

31. Toasted Nuts in the Microwave

Toasting nuts in a skillet is pretty labor-intensive, and they never seem to brown evenly. And using an oven is risky, because if you let them go a minute too long, they’re burnt and bitter. The microwave is an easy, foolproof alternative. Instructions here.

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Buh-bye: 10 Kucinich defeat tweets

Democrat Rep. Dennis Kucinich, the eight-term congressman from Ohio and two-time presidential candidate, suffered a humiliating defeat in his primary race tonight. Super Tuesday was super-sad for progressives, who took to Twitter to redistribute the grief — while the rest of the Twitterverse chortled over the out-of-this-world pol’s loss and sore loser-dom:

A US Congress without Dennis Kucinich is a Congress without hope. There goes my voice. FUCK THIS!

— Ian (@thin_white_duke) March 7, 2012

Goodbye Denis Kucinich, your presence will be missed. You can finally return to Valinor.

— Mzungu! Mzungu! (@buckeyemzungu) March 7, 2012

It would take a heart of stone not to laugh at this: MSNBC Hosts Grieve Over Kucinich Loss In Ohio http://t.co/vd0HkGYB

— Ed Driscoll (@EdDriscoll) March 7, 2012

Kucinich's loss is the quintessential story of how hubris can cloud your judgement. No campaign at all. @msnbc @edschultz @rachelmaddow

— Colin Rogero (@ColinRo) March 7, 2012

I though Kucinich was going to move to Wash State and run there? Over under on the Dennis & Grayson Show on MSNBC?

— Dave_in_Fla (@Dave_in_Fla) March 7, 2012

@theartofpolitik Kucinich took the early Alien Mother ship home ;-)

— Jeff Gauvin (@JeffersonObama) March 7, 2012

Kucinich concedes to Marcy Kaptur, but sounding very bitter, saying her campaign lacked "integrity."

— The Toledo Blade (@toledonews) March 7, 2012

#WarOnWomen RT @ChadPergram: Kucinich says Kaptur ran campagin "that was utterly lacking in integrity" and he fails to congratulate her.

— Soloman (@wisdomofsoloman) March 7, 2012

Kucinich was the left's Ron Paul, but without the sense of humor.

— Charlie Quimby (@CharlieQuimby) March 7, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/07/buh-bye-10-kucinich-defeat-tweets/

DJ duo: Ebola was manufactured for population control

http://twitter.com/#!/themartinezbros/status/521602694658543617

What is it with musicians and Ebola?

Yesterday, Twitchy brought you the story of a Grammy-nominated production team, Arkatech Beatz, which claimed that Ebola is a fake scenario conjured up by pharmaceutical companies.

The Martinez Brothers, “globe-trotting DJ superstars” from the Bronx, also hold peculiar views about Ebola.

And if you don’t agree with them, “your buggin.”

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/10/13/dj-duo-ebola-was-manufactured-for-population-control/

If Electronic Billing Didn’t Exist, This Dog’s Family Would Be In Big Trouble

An adorable Boston terrier named Abby likes to skip her afternoon nap every day, because that’s when a certain government worker drops paper treasures through the door.

While she probably thinks that she’s protecting her humans from rectangular invaders, the only thing her bizarre reaction really proves is that the battle between dogs and mail carriers wages on.

I have a feeling that this family has probably switched to electronic billing since Abby came along.

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-eats-mail/

Kanye West Lyrics Perfectly Describe The Story Of Julius Caesar And Cleopatra

Shakespeare would either be proud or he’s rolling in his grave. This is a continuation of history and lyrical poetry.

1. Julius Caesar on meeting Cleopatra for the first time:

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2. Caesar restores Cleopatra to the throne:

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3. Cleopatra gives birth to Ptolemy Caesar:

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Close enough. Ptolemy was around 17 when he died.

4. Caesar refuses to name Ptolemy as his heir:

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5. Cleopatra arrives in Rome and it’s a huge scandal:

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6. And Caesar declares:

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7. Caesar is murdered by the senate on The Ides of March. “Et, tu Brute?”:

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8. Cleopatra meets Marc Antony:

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9. Octavian talking shit about the whole affair:

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10. And problems ensue:

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11. Antony when Cleopatra turns her ships around and ditches him after Octavian sends a Roman fleet to conquer Egypt:

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12. Cleopatra ends it all after Octavian successfully invades Egypt:

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Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/natashaumer/kanye-west-lyrics-perfectly-describe-the-story-of-julius-cae

This Is What A Cheeseburger Looks Like In Space

I’ll stick to the regular earth kind, thanks.

1. Astronaut Terry Virts has tweeted out a picture of a space-cheeseburger.

2. Just. Look. At. It.

3. It makes sense that the normal ingredients are replaced with their space-paste versions, but why is it in a tortilla?

Zero gravity makes assembling a sandwich difficult, and the crumbs from regular bread are dangerous if they get stuck in airvents or sensitive equipment. That’s why Tortillas have replaced bread in space since 1980.

4. Sadly, that means this gif is lying to you.

5. And that this cat sits on a throne of lies.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jobarrow/space-burger