Let’s face it, up until freshman year we never really appreciated the meaning of a homemade meal. Mom’s cooking was just what you were given for dinner; but
now, it’s one of the many things you look forward to when going home. I know, just as any college student does, that having your first apartment, suite, or house in college has its benefits – one of those being your very own kitchen! Be honest, you have been saving those Buzzfeed food videos and following different Facebook accounts. But at the end of a college school day, you don’t have enough time to make that gourmet dish and need to substitute with a quicker option. Check out below to see some fast and easy recipes for any college student that you can do by yourself!
Breakfast
Hawaiian French Toast
What You Need: Eggs, Milk, Butter (or Nonstick Cooking Spray), Hawaiian Bread, and Vanilla extract
Tip: Garnish your French toast with fresh fruit or powdered sugar!
Full recipe here
Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese
What You Need: Cheddar Cheese, Eggs, Nonstick Cooking Spray
Tip: Dicing up ham or bacon and throwing it in is a great way to get some protein in and adds extra flavor.
Full recipe here
Acai Fruit Bowls
What You Need: Acai Smoothie Packs, Granola, Honey, Fruit of your choice
Tip: Coconut and almonds make for a great topping, too!
Full recipe here
Lunch
Chicken Quesadillas
What You Need: Tortillas, your choice of Cheese, Chicken
Tip: Use guacamole or sour cream for dipping sauce.
Full recipe here
Beef Nachos
What You Need: Tortilla Chips, Lean Ground Beef, Shredded Cheese, Chopped Tomatoes, Chopped Green Onions, Chopped Jalapeños
Tip: Spice up your nachos by using different shaped chips (scoops, original, or flat).
Full recipe here
Pepperoni Pizza
What You Need: Frozen Crust, Marinara Sauce, Shredded Cheese, Pepperoni (For best results, use the best wood pellet pizza oven)
Tip: Feeling adventurous? Check out this website on how to make your own pizza dough!
Full recipe here
Dinner
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
What You Need: Diced Chicken, Teriyaki Sauce, Rice, Broccoli
Full recipe here
Baked Mac & Cheese
What You Need: Pasta, Shredded Cheese, Milk, Butter, Flour, Onion Powder, Breadcrumbs
Tip: Chop up some bacon to add to your dish!
Full recipe here
Spaghetti
What You Need: Pasta, Marinara Sauce
Tip: You can add sausage or change up the shape of the noodle – there are tons to choose from!
Full recipe: do you really need a recipe on how to make spaghetti? But just in case, Prego offers one that includes meatballs as well!
Desserts
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
What You Need: Strawberries, Chocolate
Tip: Although this recipe calls for corn syrup and butter, they are not 100% mandatory to include
Full recipe here
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Crescents
What You Need: Crescent rolls, Cinnamon, Sugar, Chocolate Chips
Recipe: Before rolling crescents, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar and place a few chocolate chips on top. Proceed by rolling crescents into shape and then dash some more cinnamon and sugar on top before throwing them in the oven!
Oreo Milkshakes
What You Need: Vanilla Ice Cream, Milk, Oreos
Tip: Mash up Oreos in a plastic bag instead of placing them whole directly in the blender. You can also buy malt mix to make yours a Oreo malt!
Full recipe here
Now that you”ve mastered the basics, watch some of these vids and try and step up your food game. May the odds be ever in your favor!
