Happy Friday Steamy Kitchen! Today we are giving away ten $10 Target gift cards plus one lucky winner will receive a $50 Target Gift Card.
Target always has everything you need and I don’t know about you, but I LOVE going to Target. It’s one of my favorite places to shop. Even though I spend way more than intended every. single. time.
Today we will be sharing some tips with you on how to “expect more” from life so that you can begin to cultivate what makes you happy!
Expect more from life by letting go of expectations that are not yours. Live your life for yourself, not for someone else’s expectations of you.
I feel like I say this a lot on here, but do what makes you feel happy, let go of what does not serve you. It is life changing when you begin to focus on the good and move on from the bad. Eventually, you begin to expect that every day is a good day.
Set the bar higher. When you find yourself wondering, “why am I not more” or you’re feeling disappointed in yourself, it’s probably because you haven’t adjusted your expectations in awhile. Set high expectations for yourself and you will meet them.
Be nice! The more positive energy you send out into the world, the more you can expect to get it back. However, I don’t think this works if you are being nice only for the soul purpose of getting something in return. Be genuine and kind!
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What would you buy at Target? Find anything that your home may need. From TV’s to a new outfit to kitchen appliances and all around home goods.
Target has everything that your home may need and more. You are guaranteed to find something that you love, and catch a summer sale.
Breakfast in one minute sounds like the ultimate way to start your morning. When i’m ready to have a productive morning I love starting with a protein boost, but don’t love taking the time to cook. This easy microwave scrambled egg recipe is done in one minute and is so delicious!
Microwaving scrambled eggs is so easy and fast, making it the perfect breakfast. Taking the mug in and out of the microwave to scramble the eggs rather than scrambling them right in front of you on the stove is the only downside, if you really had to find one. However, being able to cook your eggs perfectly in a mug and walk right out of the door in the morning makes up for that!
Why This Microwaved Scrambled Eggs Recipe Works
It only takes 1 minute to cook up!
Easy and minimal preparation with virtually no clean up.
Skip grabbing fast food on the way to work and take these scrambled eggs on the go instead to save you money and of course better health!
Healthy, protein packed breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner.
Ingredients For this Microwaved Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Eggs
Milk, non-dairy alternative if needed
Salt and Pepper
How to Cook Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave
Add eggs, milk (or whatever liquid you. are using) and seasonings to a mug.
Scramble with a fork (make sure to break the yolk)
Microwave high for 20 seconds. Give it a good stir.
Microwave in 20 second increments until cooked the eggs are set and cooked through.
Microwave Scrambled Eggs Flavor Variations and Mix-ins!
Add a spoonful of grated cheese while scrambling! Top with crumbled, cooked bacon.
I love substituting creme fraiche (French cream) for the liquid! Creme friche is thick, creamy, and has just the slightest tang. Add a spoonful in place of the milk.
Add a tablespoon of chopped ham or turkey while scrambling the eggs. Even cooked breakfast sausage would be fabulous!
Leftover cooked vegetables from the night before would be an awesome mix-in! Just chop them up into smaller bite sized pieces.
FAQs
Can I microwave more than two eggs?
Yes! Just use a microwave safe bowl Cook for 45 seconds, give it a good stir, then microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each time, until the eggs are set.
What should I use to cook my scrambled eggs in?
You can use a ramekin, small microwave safe bowl, or a coffee mug.
How can I prevent my eggs from exploding in the microwave?
This definitely happens, but it typically only happens when you are using a whole egg. Since we are scrambling the eggs first with a little liquid, you should be just fine.
Breakfast in one minute sounds like the ultimate way to start your morning. When i'm ready to have a productive morning I love starting with a protein boost, but don't love taking the time to cook. This easy microwave scrambled egg recipe is done in one minute and is so delicious!
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Baked potatoes are one of the simple comforting foods everyone needs to know to to make. This microwave baked potato recipe is done in under 10 minutes and is truly soul soothing. Don’t bother turning on your oven when this microwave method is so easy!
I love having the ability to cook a potato in no time with minimal effort and clean up. Most importantly, I don’t have to turn my oven on! In a few simple steps, you can cook a perfect baked potato in the microwave. Russet potatoes are my go-to for their affordability, but any kind of potato will work! If your potato is a little smaller, keep in mind that your cooking times may be shorter.
Why This Microwaved Baked Potato Recipe Works
Preparation time is literally only 30 seconds and it doesn’t get much quicker than that! Cooking a baked potato in the microwave saves energy and time. No need to wait for the oven to heat!
Clean up is minimal and cooking time is quick. It’s so easy you could teach your littles how to do it too!
Ingredients For this Microwaved Baked Potato Recipe
Large Potato
Butter
Salt
How to Cook a Baked Potato in the Microwave
Rinse and scrub potato
Using a fork, poke potato 5-6 times to make holes for steam to escape through
Place potato in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes
Remove from microwave, flip, and continue to microwave on high in one minute intervals until potato is cooked all the way through
Remove potato from microwave, cut in half, top with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Clean your potato really well before cooking it. Use cool water and scrub with your hands or a dish brush to get all of the dirt off. Poke enough holes in your potato to allow steam to escape. This will prevent a potato explosion from happening inside of your microwave.
FAQs
Can more than one potato be cooked in the microwave?
Yes! To cook four potatoes in the microwave, place them all in a microwave safe dish or on a plate and microwave on high for five minutes. Use tongs to flip potatoes over and continue to microwave for an additional five minutes. After the potatoes have cooked for 10 minutes total, remove from the microwave and check them for doneness with a fork. Keep microwaving the potatoes minute intervals until they are cooked through to your liking.
How to make potato skin crispy?
Before microwaving, use your hands or a brush to coat the potato with olive and salt. This will help it crisp up as it cooks, but keep in mind that microwaves are a bit like steamers, so the end result won’t be super crispy. You can also preheat your oven to 400F and bake until he skin becomes crispy. Make sure to keep an eye on your potato while it’s in the oven so it doesn’t burn.
Baked potatoes are one of the simple comforting foods everyone needs to know to to make. This microwave baked potato recipe is done in under 10 minutes and is truly soul soothing. Don't bother turning on your oven when this microwave method is so easy!
Frittatas are the hero of breakfast and brunch because it can typically serve a crowd and is extremely versatile! Instead of serving a crowd, this single or double serve frittata recipe is made in the microwave in just five minutes.
This recipe is so quick and easy and if you are looking for a fast breakfast that is loaded with more flavor than a basic scrambled egg, then this is the recipe for you. I’ve found that frittatas can be made with virtually any vegetable, so as long as you have some eggs and a few vegetables hanging out in your fridge, you have everything you already need.
Why This Microwaved Frittata Recipe Works
Three minutes to cook in the microwave and no heavy cast iron pan to clean afterwards.
Make this in a mug and take it on the go for busy mornings or for a quick lunch.
Frittatas are super versatile, so no matter what you have ingredients in your fridge to make one of your own!
Ingredients For this Microwaved Frittata Recipe
Whole Eggs
Butter
Cooked Ham, optional
Green Bell Peppers
Spinach
Cherry Tomatoes
Cheese, of choice
Salt and Pepper
How to Cook this Easy Frittata in the Microwave
Place butter in a microwave safe bowl, cover with a plate, and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted.
To the butter, add in ham, green peppers, and spinach (or whatever ingredients you choose), microwave on high for 1 minute.
Stir in beaten eggs, salt and pepper, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and removed clean.
Sprinkle cheese on top and microwave for an additional 15 seconds or until cheese melts.
Cut into slices, top with tomato slices, and enjoy!
Favorite Frittata Flavor Combinations
Ham, asparagus, and swiss cheese
Broccoli, chopped onions, and cheddar cheese
Mushrooms, spinach, and feta cheese
Sausage, green bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese
Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms
FAQs
Can I use pre-cooked vegetable in this frittata recipe?
Absolutely! If you know you are going to be in a hurry in the morning, you can skip the second step. Simply microwave your vegetables the night before and put the covered in the fridge to use in the morning. You can microwave your vegetables and eggs together for an even quicker frittata.
How do I make frittata in a mug?
It is so easy! Simply half the recipe and bake it in a mug. Use two eggs instead of four and still use the suggested 1 tablespoon of butter. The measurements for the ingredients do not have to be exact. In fact if there is more or less of one ingredient that you like, feel free to add it or take it out. Frittatas are incredibly customizable and there is no one right way to make it.
Frittatas are the hero of breakfast and brunch because it can typically serve a crowd and is extremely versatile! Instead of serving a crowd, this single or double serve frittata recipe is made in the microwave in just five minutes.
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
KeywordEasy Recipe, frittata, hard boiled eggs, microwave eggs, Microwave Recipes
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time3minutes
Total Time8minutes
Calories255kcal
Ingredients
4eggsbeaten
1tbspof butter
1cube of cooked hamoptional
½cupchopped green pepper
½cupspinach
⅓cupof cheeseof choice
Cherry tomatoessliced
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Place butter in a microwave safe bowl, cover with a plate, and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted.
To the butter, add in ham, green peppers, and spinach (or whatever ingredients you choose), microwave on high for 1 minute.
Stir in beaten eggs, salt and pepper, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and removed clean.
Sprinkle cheese on top and microwave for an additional 15 seconds or until cheese melts.
Cut into slices, top with tomato slices, and enjoy!
It’s a pretty spectacular thing when you can create restaurant quality food at home, such as poached eggs. This style of cooking eggs often requires a technique when cooking on the stove top, but with this simple microwave poached eggs recipe, you will have eggs benedict quality eggs in under five minutes.
This recipe is so fast and easy, you’re even able to skip the hassle of boiling water and trying to learn the correct method to making a poached egg on the stove. Although this recipe doesn’t produce the most beautiful poached egg, it certainly is delicious and perfectly cooked. If you love eggs benedict, but don’t have the time or desire to learn the “proper” technique to egg poaching, this is a fabulous option for you!
Why This Microwaved Poached Egg Recipe Works
It tastes just as good as restaurant quality poached eggs, but without having to master any technique.
A great source of protein to give you a boost to start your day.
It only takes two minutes and you don’t need to boil a pot of water on the stove!
Ingredients For this Microwaved Poached Eggs Recipe
Eggs
Water
Vinegar
Salt and Pepper
How to Cook Poached Eggs in the Microwave
Fill a microwave safe bowl with water and vinegar.
Crack one egg into the bowl and poke a small hole in the yolk with a cake tester or toothpick.
Cover with a plate and microwave at 50% powder for one minute.
Remove and check for doneness. Continue microwaving in 15 second intervals until the egg white it cooked through and the yolk is set.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and enjoy!
A perfectly poached egg should have a runny yolk with an opaque white that has just set. The key to this recipe is to be careful not to overcook the egg, unless you are going for a firm yolk of course. Microwaves are powerful and that’s why we suggest cooking the eggs at 5-% power. Play around with the recipe to nail down the perfect cooking times for the microwave you have and the type of egg you love.
FAQs
How can I poach and egg with a firm or soft yolk?
If you like your egg yolk more firm, all you have to do is pierce the yolk with with a toothpick before you put it in the microwave and cook for only 1 minute. This will result in a runny, soft yolk, perfect for topping toasted bread. If you are looking for a firmer yolk, microwave additional 15 seconds in increments until you achieve your preferred yolk doneness.
Why do you poke a hole in the yolk?
Poking a small hole in the yolk of your egg before putting it in the microwave allows any steam to escape from the egg. We do this so there is no explosion in the microwave, which are common issues when cooking eggs in the microwave.
It's a pretty spectacular thing when you can create restaurant quality food at home, such as poached eggs. This style of cooking eggs often requires a technique when cooking on the stove top, but with this simple microwave poached eggs recipe, you will have eggs benedict quality eggs in under five minutes.
If you have a craving for French fries, but want something healthier that comes together in no time, these microwaved potato wedges are the perfect solution! Make them in 10 minutes for a perfect side dish or great snack. Yes potatoes can be snacks!
I love using this recipe as a side dish during the week to go along with hot dogs, hamburgers, and salads. Once thing I love doing is actually topping my salad with potato wedges, which sounds like the opposite thing you’re supposed to do when eating a salad, but trust me it’s good! When you have a potato or two sitting on the counter begging to be cooked, but a baked potato doesn’t sound good, try this easy microwave recipe! Everybody loves them!
Why This Microwaved Potato Wedges Recipe Works
Perfect last minute side dish or appetizer for entertaining for for adding an item to the dinner table.
Clean up is quick and minimal with few dishes.
Keep your oven off and your home cool. Save that energy!
Ingredients For Easy Microwave Potato Wedges Recipe
Medium Sized Potatoes
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Paprika
Italian Seasoning
Salt
Parmesan Cheese
How to Cook Potato Wedges in the Microwave
Rinse and scrub potatoes so there is no dirt on them.
In a mixing bowl (you will be tossing potato wedges in this bowl so make sure it is somewhat deep), combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Slice potatoes lengthwise into desired size (I cut mine into eighths).
Place slices into bowl with seasoning and toss to coat.
Lay coated potato wedges in a microwave safe casserole dish and microwave on high power for about 5 minutes.
Remove (be careful dish will be hot), flip potato wedges and microwave on high for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, enjoy!
Making potato wedges in the microwave might seem like a daunting task, but it is actually super easy and incredibly fast! This easy microwave recipe will come in handy more times than you would think and is just an around star of a recipe to always have in your back pocket.
FAQs
What kind of potatoes should I use?
Any potatoes will work great for this recipe! Have fun, experiment and let me know what you used in the comments. I used russet potatoes for their affordability and accessibility, but Yukon, sweet, or purple potatoes would also work well here.
How do I cut my potato into eighth?
Begin by cutting your potato in half. Then cut the two halves into quarters. Finally, cut the four quarters into eights. Be sure to cut them lengthwise so you have nice long wedges. If you potato is smaller and rounder, that will work just as well.
Are potato wedges in the microwave healthy?
Yes! Making potato wedges in the microwave at home is much healthier than buying them because they aren’t soaking in nasty inflammatory grease and aren’t fried. If you want to make this easy recipe even healthier, make a homemade ranch or ketchup so you know exactly what ingredients you are using and just how much of them.
If you have a craving for French fries, but want something healthier that comes together in no time, these microwaved potato wedges are the perfect solution! Make them in 10 minutes for a perfect side dish or great snack. Yes potatoes can be snacks!
Rinse and scrub potatoes so there is no dirt on them.
In a mixing bowl (you will be tossing potato wedges in this bowl so make sure it is somewhat deep) combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Slice potatoes lengthwise into desired size (I cut mine into eighths).
Place slices into bowl with seasoning and toss to coat.
Lay coated potato wedges in a microwave safe casserole dish and microwave on high power for about 5 minutes.
Remove (be careful dish will be hot), flip potato wedges and microwave on high for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
