One thing I love to eat is steamed broccoli.  The trouble is that I don’t have a double boiler or anything else useful to help me get the broccoli steamed.  I’m also lazy.  But I still want to eat at least a little healthy, so I came up with an easy way to get my veggie fix without much effort. It really is very basic. Take broccoli- I buy it in a bag, but a head will work just fine Cut into medium to small pieces Put i microwave safe bowl Dribble a little water in there- a few tablespoons will usually do the trick Cover with lid- but tightly but with a small edge unsealed to vent a small amount of the pressure Microwave for 7-10 minutes (depending on your microwave) EAT! Now, I’m not one for plain or steamed broccoli if I can have it as something more. Continue reading →

Microwave Divas will be an on going series during which I will periodically host guest bloggers as well as share my own recipes. I’m a terrible and lazy cook, but have learned to do some pretty amazing things with the microwave and began calling myself a Microwave Diva, and thus the idea for the series was born! If you have a post that would be an awesome addition to Microwave Divas, jot me off an email at [email protected] I’d love to share your easy to make and healthy(isn) recipes.   Todays recipe comes to us from Holly over at The Robertson Clann and it couldn’t be easier or more tasty! I’m serious ladies and gents, especially if you have a picky eater. Plus you only need Two ingredients. That’s right, two. Sausage + Potatoes. I used to keep these on hand, some days I never knew when my husband would Continue reading →

Microwave Divas will be an on going series during which I will periodically host guest bloggers as well as share my own recipes. I’m a terrible and lazy cook, but have learned to do some pretty amazing things with the microwave and began calling myself a Microwave Diva, and thus the idea for the series was born! Marsha over at The Better Baker has submitted this delicious and relatively sin free dessert for Microwave Divas. I’m honored to share her recipe and excited to give it a try! If you have a post that would be an awesome addition to Microwave Divas, jot me off an email at [email protected] I’d love to share your easy to make and healthy(isn) recipes. CHERRY PIE FLUFF 1 (20 ozs) can no sugar added cherry pie filling 1 (4 serv. size) box sugar free cheesecake pudding mix 8 ozs. fat free cool whip Combine Continue reading →

Microwave Divas will be an on going series during which I will periodically host guest bloggers as well as share my own recipes. I’m a terrible and lazy cook, but have learned to do some pretty amazing things with the microwave and began calling myself a Microwave Diva, and thus the idea for the series was born! If you have a post that would be an awesome addition to Microwave Divas, jot me off an email at [email protected] I’d love to share your easy to make and healthy(isn) recipes. Recipe: 2 cups of Almond Coconut milk 1 Avocado ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract ½ teaspoon nutmeg, cinnamon, Pinch of grounded cloves 1Banana Directions: Mix and enjoy!

Microwave Divas will be an on going series during which I will periodically host guest bloggers as well as share my own recipes.  I’m a terrible and lazy cook, but have learned to do some pretty amazing things with the microwave and began calling myself a Microwave Diva, and thus the idea for the series was born! Hey everyone! Jessica, aka Deployment Diva here. While A Girl is taking care of herself and her family, I’m happy to share with you a super easy recipe I  made recently. I love to cook, but cooking for one during deployment – especially healthy meals – has been a serious challenge for me. I try to post a recipe every week or so that is perfect for deployment – meaning it’s easy, quick, healthy and, of course, delicious. I hope you enjoy this super-simple meal that took no time whatsoever to throw together. It reheats well Continue reading →

Microwave Divas will be an on going series during which I will periodically host guest bloggers as well as share my own recipes.  I’m a terrible and lazy cook, but have learned to do some pretty amazing things with the microwave and began calling myself a Microwave Diva, and thus the idea for the series was born! If you have a post that would be an awesome addition to Microwave Divas, jot me off an email at [email protected] I’d love to share your easy to make and healthy(isn) recipes. Todays recipe comes to us from Holly over at The Robertson Clann.  This is a unique Microwave Divas as this is not actually a super easy and fast recipe, but it was too delicious to pass up! I have made this recipe for every single Saint Patrick’s Day since Eric and I got married. Plus Eric’s birthdays and parties for friends. Despite the fact Continue reading →

Microwave Divas will be an on going series during which I will periodically host guest bloggers as well as share my own recipes.  I’m a terrible and lazy cook, but have learned to do some pretty amazing things with the microwave and began calling myself a Microwave Diva, and thus the idea for the series was born! If you have a post that would be an awesome addition to Microwave Divas, jot me off an email at [email protected] I’d love to share your easy to make and healthy(isn) recipes. Here is a super yummy recipe from over at Half Baked! I came about this one day while I was watching the Rachel Ray show and they were talking about great 5 min snacks. Well it just so happen it was cake day. Well that got my attention, mainly because my fabulous husband L-O-V-E-S cake. He and cake are on a first name basis. Continue reading →