Great Microwave Recipes Ja Rule Will Forget to Include in His Cookbook

The 25 awesome microwave meals we know Ja Rule didn't include in his cookbook

Nov 15, 2013
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Prison is a time for intense personal reflection and rehabilitation so one is ready to re-enter society a better citizen. Or, if you're everyone's favorite growling rapper, a time to write a cookbook of microwave recipes.

Following in the strange trend of rappers turned chefs, see: 2 Chainz and Snoop Lion, Ja Rule has decided to create a post-prison cookbook. The rapper was released in May 2013 on charges of illegal gun possesion. During his two years in lockdown, he managed to gain 30 pounds, despite prison's notriously terrible grub. Rather than channeling The Rock's twin brother, Ja Rule got clever with prison food and figured out how to make decent meals behind bars. Decent meals he would now like to share with you. Whether or not you want to learn culinary skills that might include shank cheesecake, here are 25 great microwave recipes that should make Ja's final draft. 

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Easy Microwave Chicken and Bean

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Five ingredients, five minutes of work, no pots or pans required. Get the recipe here.

Microwave Jambalaya

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Make this spicy creole classic in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe here.

Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

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Bring the chicken broth and cous cous, and let your microwave do the rest. Get the recipe here.

Easy Seafood Risotto

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Hours on the stove stirring a risotto? Never that. Get the recipe here.

Ramac & Cheese

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A delicious twist on a college staple. Get the recipe here.

Microwave Pancakes

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Yes, it's possible. Get the recipe here.

Coffee Cup Chilaquiles

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Cook this hearty Mexican meal in a mug. Get the recipe here.

Spinach Lasagna

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It might not be as good as mom's but it comes close. Also, it takes half as long to make. Get the recipe here.

Microwave Risotto

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A quality pasta dish, no boiling required. Get the recipe here.

Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Korean Chicken

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A thick layer of Korean barbecue makes this juicy chicken even more savory. Get the recipe here.

Easy Microwave Quesadillas

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Your favorite Tex-Mex grub, no oven required. Get the recipe here.

2 Minute French Toast in a Cup

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A quick breakfast cooked right in your mug. Or dinner-we're not judging. Get the recipe here.

Salsa Verde Pepperjack Tofu

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A vegetarian go-to with a spicy twist. Get the recipe here.

Ham and Cheese Hash Browns

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These hash browns will put your local diner's version to shame. Get the recipe here.

Sweet Potato with Warm Black Bean Salsa

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This side dish is hearty enough to make as a meal, and takes just five minutes to make. Get the recipe here.

Tarragon Infused Tilapia

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Fish, in the microwave? Yes, it's possible, and yes, it's delicious. Get the recipe here.

Meatloaf in a Mug

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A single serving of comfort food, and only one dish to wash. Get the recipe here.

Microwave Ratatouille

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That gastronomically-inclined rat has nothing on you and your microwave. Get the recipe here.

Microwave Chicken Tortilla Pie

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French fried onions and thick layer of cheddar cheese make a dinner that took fifteen minutes to make look downright decadent. Get the recipe here.

Soft Chicken Tacos

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A store-bought rotisserie chicken cuts taco night's prep time in half. Get the recipe here.

Instant Mug o' Mac & Cheese

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Still making store-bought mac & cheese? Let us upgrade you. Get the recipe here.

Garlic-Lime Salmon

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Fish needs very little time to cook, making it a perfect candidate for the microwave treatment. Get the recipe here.

Vegetable Frittata

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A few eggs, and a few minutes, and you'll have yourself a fancy looking frittata to impress your lady with. Get the recipe here.

Pumpkin Oatmeal

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Far from your basic breakfast, this oatmeal is as flavorful as it is filling. Get the recipe here.

Coffee Cup Quiche

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This breakfast is easy to create, portable, and looks fancy as hell. Get the recipe here.

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