Cheesy, creamy and possible artery-clogging, Mac & Cheese is the it-girl of comfort foods. You simply can’t go wrong with pasta and cheese. This dish may not be the classiest but it sure is one of the most satisfying.

Plus, you only need a handful of ingredients, which you’d probably already have sitting in your pantry. And here comes the best part — it’ll take you under 10 minutes. That is, with the help of a microwave.

So if you’re craving something indulgent for lunch or just want something to munch on during your Netflix session, this recipe will be right up your alley.

Here’s how you can make Mac & Cheese in the microwave under 10 minutes.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE MAC & CHEESE IN A MICROWAVE

- 50g elbow macaroni
- 120mL water
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 25g shredded cheddar cheese

STEP 1

Pour macaroni into a mug.

STEP 2

Add water.

STEP 3

Add a pinch of salt.

STEP 4

Mix it.

STEP 5

Microwave it for 4-5 minutes on high.

STEP 6

Add milk.

STEP 7

Add in some salt and pepper.

STEP 8

Top it off with some cheese.

STEP 9

Microwave it on high for another 30 seconds.

Now, that’s a beauty.

So, head to your kitchen, grab your mug and get microwavin’. Hope you will have fun making Mac & Cheese in the microwave!

Own an air fryer and are looking for new recipes to try while you’re stuck at home during the Circuit Breaker? We have a quick and easy one for you to try.

If you love fried food but are trying to watch your weight, an air fryer is a must-have appliance in your kitchen. Air-fried food is in general healthier than deep-fried food and is lower in fat, calories and potentially harmful compounds that you can usually find in fried food.

For those of you who own an air fryer, try this fast and delicious air-fried sweet potato fries recipe at home; these fries taste as good as the ones you can get in a cafe!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES:

• Air Fryer
• Sweet Potatoes
• Cooking Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Knife
• Peeler
• Chopping Board

STEP 1 

Preheat air fryer to 200 degrees celsius.

STEP 2

Peel sweet potatoes.

STEP 3 

Cut sweet potatoes into strips.

STEP 4

Add a little oil,

STEP 5

a dash of pepper

STEP 6

and a dash of salt to the sweet potatoes.

STEP 7 

Give everything a good mix.

STEP 8 

Grease your air fryer with a little oil.

STEP 9 

Separate sweet potatoes into batches and put one batch into the air fryer.

STEP 10 

Set the timer on your air fryer to 8 minutes and cook at 200 degrees celsius.

STEP 11

Remove sweet potato fries and cook the remaining batches of sweet potatoes.

Plate up your fries and there you go, air-fried sweet potato fries in 11 easy steps!

One thing that we’ve found ourselves sorely missing during the Circuit Breaker period are our desserts. If you’re a sweet tooth like us, you probably know how painful it is.

Instead of lying on your sofa and daydreaming about all the dessert places you miss, why not get your lazy ass up and make your own? Aside from satisfying your sugar cravings, it’s a great way to pass the time!

We have here a 3-ingredient hazelnut brownie recipe that you can try to get the ball rolling. It’s great for people who are strapped for cash and don’t have the purchasing power to splurge on fancy baking ingredients and gear, and it’s so easy to put together that anyone can do it. Let’s get baking!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR 3-INGREDIENT HAZELNUT BROWNIES:

• Nutella (185 grams)
• 1 Egg
• Flour (32 grams)
• Mixing Spoon
• Mixing Bowl
• Weighing Scale
• Baking Tin

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees.

STEP 2

Weigh out 32 grams of flour.

STEP 3

Scoop out 185 grams of Nutella.

STEP 4

Crack in an egg.

STEP 5 

Give everything a good mix until you get a smooth yet sticky consistency.

STEP 6 

Pour mixture into a baking tin.

STEP 7 

Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.

STEP 8 

Remove from oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

STEP 9 

Remove brownies from the baking tray and slice them up the way you like them. And there you go, 3-ingredient hazelnut brownies in 9 easy steps! We recommend enjoying your brownies with a scoop of ice cream.