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cooking with a microwave can be just as hands on as cooking with a stove, if not more so, but for my comfort levels it's worth it.

cook eggs in 10-20 second bursts and you can make a mean scrambled eggs in a cup. you can boil pasta in a bowl if you get the water ratios right and watch the microwave - if you're willing to risk the mess, set some paper towels down and you can afford a little carelessness. instant mashed potatoes? burst fire it. mixed fried foods? mess with the timings a little and you can cook them all properly. ramen with the eggs and spices? adding stuff in preset timings is built in to the box! there's no question about juggling, i can't forget if i'm adding ingredients now or later, i just do it at THIS burst and keep going!

"but you should just make it on the stove at that point-" no. i have no confidence and don't wanna do extra dishes. i know how to use a microwave. i have confidence in using a microwave. i can manage cleaning up and using a microwave. i don't care about cooking better food, i just want food. that's the point of cooking with the microwave.

you can cook with a microwave is my point. anyone can cook with a microwave is my point. a microwave is a cheaper method, sure.

Pour 1/2 to 1 cup oats in bowls. Add some dried fruit if you have it and want it. Add some cinnamon if you have it and want it. Add water until it just covers the oats. Put in microwave for 2 minutes to start. Add salt to taste. Add milk if you have it and want it.

Super fast hot meal for when you are very tired but still want something filling.