Reddit mentions of Microwave Gourmet

You would be correct, sir. Apparently dozens of books exist for advanced microwaving techniques.

If she just has those implaments and no others:

Never ever microwave an egg (in shell) in a microwave unless you want a fantastic demonstration of an explosion. That being said, it is quite easy and quick to make scrambled eggs in the microwave.

Simple grilled chicken with lemon or light seasoning is a fantastic, if bland meal. The George foreman will make this possible. Saving the fat to put on rice allows you to make a filling meal with the left overs of the George foreman.

Panini with the george forman. It should be possible.


http://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Gourmet-Barbara-Kafka/dp/0688157920


However, if you still have time or a birthday or other gift giving session coming up, and she has access to an oven and stove get her a hardy set of pots and pans.

College is where I learned to cook. The food there was so bad that, in all honesty, no matter what starter mistakes I made I could never equal the gut pain caused by chowing down in the food hall.

You can try out new recipes and really learn to just try anything cooking wise. The ironic part is i would make something up i thought was awesome, then later learn it has been around forever, and people love it, just not people from here. (i.e. vinegar on my rice... i thought I was being special, turns out I was just being Asian).

worst comes to worst you can always cover what you cooked in hot sauce and eat it buffalo chicken style.

if worse than Worst occurs, i.e. if you truly f'up a meal you always have the food hall as a fall back so you can be a lot more daring in your creations.

http://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Gourmet-Barbara-Kafka/dp/0688157920

To show my appreciation, I bought my microwave THIS

I hope she likes it...