I have a basic microwave, but it is in use every day. Porridge for brekkie, then at lunch I often have poached eggs on toast, eggs poached in microwave. Sometimes also have baked beans, (cheap and healthy), one tin does for twice, done in microwave. Scrambled eggs are done beautifully using this machine. Jelly cubes melted into small amount of the pint water, then remaining ice cold water poured in (Jelly then sets v. quickly). Custard, - milk warmed up in microwave. I use microwave rice - ideal for one person portions, again one packet does for twice. I keep small, fresh cream cakes in my freezer, so when I have an unexpected visitor I can take out three or four of these, defrost in seconds in microwave (on defrost setting) and these can accompany tea or coffee. When I cook for family visits, I always make enough to freeze into single person amounts for me (shepherds pie, Fish pie, etc. etc.). These can then be given a few hours defrost in the 'fridge, and then into microwave on plate for an excellent meal. Probably lot of other things but this is why it is an essential part of my kitchen.