The 7 Easiest Foods <br />to Cook in the Microwave These 7 foods will cook fast and taste delicious if cooked in the microwave. 1. Baked potatoes are the ultimate <br />microwavable snack. Simply poke holes in <br />a potato, put it in an inch of water and hit start. 2. Steamed vegetables are a piece of cake, and many already come packaged in a steamable bag. 3. Brownies can be easily whipped up in a mug in the microwave. 4. Oatmeal tastes virtually the same whether it's cooked in a microwave or on the stove. 5. Surprisingly, the easiest way to poach an egg<br />is in the microwave. 6. S'mores are doable in the microwave if you don't have access to a campfire. 7. A creamy alfredo sauce couldn't be more simple, just microwave parmesan cheese, garlic, and milk!