l not -l wrote:
>
> I cook for one or two most of the time and my solution to the
> need was already in my cabinets. My everyday dishes are Corelle,
> which is microwave safe. I use my soup/cereal bowls when
> microwaving small quantities. If a lid is needed, I simply cover
> with a saucer.

Well said and done. Exactly what I do most every day.
I have two old sets of corelle. Good long-lasting stuff.