Indulge in Some Simple Sesame Chicken [Intro to Cooking]
Eating take-out just seems like a right of passage in college. Eating at the dining hall may be part of your meal plan, but we all need a break from the monthly menu every now and then. But if your school’s not located in the best place restaurant-wise, try making this Chinese food dish yourself!
The Secret To The Best Grilled Cheese
(Sidebar: did anyone think it was girl cheese when they were little? I did. Then I got confused when boys could eat it.)

What’s In Your Starbucks? A Calorie Breakdown Of Your Favorite Drinks
This health blueprint of the coffee chain we all know and love is not meant to freak you out; we’re just trying to help our fellow collegiettes make healthy choices and finish that paper with the coffee they love in hand!
Caramelized Apple Omelet [Intro to Cooking]
When adapting a recipe, it is important to identify the key flavors, and replace them with something similar. Here, I replaced the sugar, crème fraîche, and caramel with honey, as I don’t keep crème fraîche on hand. I also added the gouda cheese because… well, I’m an apple and cheese fanatic.
Easy Campus Cooking When You’re Not Feeling Well [Intro to Cooking]
Around here, the end of January looked like colds and sick days. I could rarely muster the energy for showering, let alone cooking. This simple modification of my favorite flavor of Ramen noodles was a perfect alternative: effortless and just spicy enough to clear my sinuses!
Do What’s Proper [ReadyU Conquer This List]
I love to cook, and when I’m at school I miss having a real kitchen. You know, a kitchen that’s stocked with everything you need, is clean, and has plenty of counter space. Not a cramped, dirty kitchen that you share with a bunch of other college students and that may or may not be growing toxic mold. And by “may or may not”, I mean definitely.
Simple Shrimp and Grits Will Bring NOLA to Your Kitchen [Intro to Cooking]
After a vacation to New Orleans, I returned with soul food on my mind, and this week’s grocery trip produced the required shrimp to throw over my standard grits. Not all grits are made with buttermilk, but I prefer the tangy kick that the buttermilk lends.

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The Perfect On-The-Go Breakfast Smoothie [Intro to Cooking]
The perfect ending to your weekend! A frozen fruit smoothie is a nutritious and inexpensive way to start your day, and if you’re anything like me on the weekends, your wallet can use the break!
Mamaw’s Chicken and Dumplings Will Win His Heart [Intro to Cooking]
That process of sharing recipes and collaborating epitomizes all that mountain cooking is: edible story-telling. Dishes are meant to evolve and adapt to the people creating them, and this recipe is no different. Beginning with my grandmother, as told to my aunt, then dictated to me, contributed to by a friend, and shared with you.
Traditional Italian Chocolate Fruitcake That’s Actually Delicious [Intro to Cooking]
This recipe takes more attention to detail than most of my recipes, but I assure you that the results are worth it! This traditional Italian fruitcake, or Pampepato, combines rich chocolate and spicy black pepper and transforms a detested holiday dish into something delicious and rich with history.
The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip You’ll Ever Make [Intro to Cooking]
This delicious dip only takes about 20 minutes to prepare, and could not be any simpler to execute. I’ve already made it twice this week, and in both cases, I went home with a bowl scraped clean.
10 Holiday Fudge Recipes You Need to Nom On
From candy cane stripes to mint chocolate chips, any of these unique options could become your new holiday tradition.

French Onion Soup [Intro to Cooking]
One of my favorite lunch orders is French Onion Soup. I love the way the croutons taste after soaking up that delicious broth!