Hi, I’m Ellie !
Welcome to MicrowavesRecipes — if you’re here, I’m guessing you love quick, cozy meals just as much as I do. And if that’s true, we’re going to get along just fine.
I created this blog as a way to combine my two favorite things: tasty food and the magic of making it fast. What started as a late-night craving and a microwave experiment has grown into a full-blown passion for creating delicious, no-fuss recipes that actually work. From fluffy mug cakes to 5-minute savory dishes, my goal is to show that great food doesn’t need fancy equipment or hours in the kitchen.
My Mission
To share approachable, flavor-packed recipes that anyone can make — whether you’re cooking with a microwave, a stovetop, or a toaster oven.
At Microwaves Recipes, my goal is to make everyday cooking feel less overwhelming and a lot more fun, helping you build confidence in the kitchen one easy, satisfying dish at a time.
If there’s one thing I hope this blog inspires you to do, it’s to step into the kitchen with curiosity and cook more often — even if it’s just one small dish at a time. Whether you’re here to recreate your go-to comfort meals or you’re finally ready to try that thing you saved on Pinterest six months ago… I’ve got you covered.
I believe everyone can cook confidently with the right guidance. That’s why I created the “Everyday Kitchen Basics” mini course — a friendly, no-fluff intro to building your kitchen skills. Inside, you’ll find the kind of tips I wish someone had given me back when I was still Googling “what does sauté mean?” at midnight.
From choosing the right ingredients to learning why certain recipes succeed (and why some flop spectacularly), this course was designed to help you feel a little braver, a little wiser, and a lot more joyful in your kitchen.
Where did my love for food begin?
Honestly? Probably somewhere between sneaking cookie dough from the bowl and begging my mom to let me “stir just one more time.”
But my love for making food — that spark? That came straight from my mom. She let me experiment in the kitchen before I could even reach the counter without a stool. Flour in my hair, measuring spoons all over the floor — those early kitchen adventures lit a fire in me that never burned out.
In high school and through college, I worked as a barista at a cozy, locally owned café that doubled as a fine-dining spot on weekends. It was there — surrounded by chefs, coffee lovers, and catering chaos — that I picked up the kind of skills (and stories) you can’t learn from a cookbook. So many of the recipes and shortcuts I share today were born from those long, laughter-filled shifts behind the counter.
Fast forward a decade, and here I am — living out my dream, developing recipes, writing, baking, and styling food photos for a living. I still wear flour like it’s a fashion choice, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
When I’m not in the kitchen, I’m chasing around my sweet toddler or convincing my husband to handle all the techy blog stuff (he swears bookkeeping builds character). He taste-tests every recipe, does the dishes, and occasionally reminds me that yes, I do need to write things down before I forget them. Teamwork, right?
How do I decide what to make?
Short answer? I follow my cravings. If it sounds good, I make it. If it involves chocolate, caramel, cream cheese, or cinnamon… it’s probably already in the oven.
I’m the kind of cook who lets the seasons (and my snack mood) do the planning. Cold, rainy day? We’re baking something cozy. Sunny afternoon? Maybe a no-bake treat or something fruity. I live in the Pacific Northwest, which means we have more cozy baking weather than not — and I fully lean into it.
Also, full disclosure: I’m a little lazy sometimes. I love a shortcut. That’s why most of the recipes you’ll find here are simple, don’t require fancy tools, and come together without a meltdown (yours or the batter’s).
I also can’t resist playing with the classics. Whether it’s adding cardamom to banana bread or sneaking tahini into brownies, I love giving familiar recipes a little twist. If you’re into cozy vibes with a dash of curiosity, we’re going to have a lot of fun together.
Now let me get a little mushy for a sec
This blog wouldn’t mean half as much if you weren’t here.
Truly — thank you for stopping by, for reading, for trying the recipes, and for every sweet message or comment you’ve left. I read them all (yes, even the ones about your cake sinking — I’ve been there), and they brighten my day more than you know.
So let’s keep cooking together, learning together, and making life just a little more delicious — one cozy recipe at a time.
Now grab your whisk and let’s go make something amazing, yeah?