The document provides tips for cooking complete meals from scratch in the microwave rather than just reheating food. It recommends preparing items like scrambled eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, and vegetables in the microwave. It emphasizes using microwave-safe containers, covering food to prevent splattering while allowing steam to escape, and stirring or rearranging food for even cooking. It also stresses using a food thermometer to ensure meals are fully cooked when prepared in the microwave.