I cook a cup of elbow macaroni and then add a package of room temperature Boursin cheese. Makes a really great Mac and cheese. Sometimes I add lobster when I want this as an entree.
My wife and I prefer to not use the microwave and have had convection/ microwave ovens for over 30 years. Convection ovens are smaller so uses less power and energy. Would not want to give it up!
have not used microwave but once in last 8 years (Heated water for oatmeal on a rushed mornings).