Meal in a Mug: 80 Fast, Easy Recipes for Hungry People--All You Need Is a Mug and a Microwave - Paperback

Fast, Delicious Meals Made in Your Microwave

Meal in a Mug delivers 80 simple recipes for fresh, healthy food using just a mug and a microwave. This cookbook solves the challenge of cooking real meals when you're short on time, space, or kitchen equipment.

What You'll Find Inside

Author Denise Smart provides recipes across all meal categories, each designed to be completed in five minutes or less. The book includes breakfast options like Peanut Butter and Jam Porridge, Eggs Florentine with Hollandaise, and Breakfast Muffins packed with seeds and fruit.

For lunch, prepare Spicy Lentil and Bacon Soup, Pea and Pesto Soup, or Shrimp Laska right in your office kitchen. Side dishes include Honeyed Carrots and Garlicky Mushrooms. Dinner recipes feature Chicken Korma, Thai Shrimp Curry, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Chili con Carne, and Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tagine—all healthier alternatives to takeout or frozen meals.

The dessert section covers mug baking with Chocolate and Pistachio Brownies, White Chocolate and Lime Cheesecake, Berry Crumble, and Sticky Gingerbread. Beverage recipes include Ultimate Hot Chocolate, Mulled Cider with Ginger, and Vanilla Latte.

Who This Cookbook Is For

This book works for anyone cooking in limited spaces—pocket-sized apartments, crowded dorms, or office kitchenettes. Whether you're a beginner cook, living alone, or simply need quick meal solutions, these recipes require minimal equipment and ingredients. Each recipe uses a large mug, a microwave, basic ingredients, and a spoon.

Why Choose Mug Cooking

Mug cooking eliminates the need for full kitchen setups while delivering fresh, homemade meals. You avoid the expense of takeout and the preservatives in packaged foods. The recipes are designed for single servings, reducing food waste and prep time. The charming design and approachable format make cooking accessible even for those who typically avoid it.