cooking in college

Banana Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins [Intro to Cooking]
They were so easy to make and soooo delish! When you eat one right out of the oven the flavors meld perfectly together, a burst of tart cranberry, followed by a pocket of oozy white chocolate, all put together in a banana-flavored carb-erific muffin!
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!

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!
Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Tomato Sauce [Intro to Cooking]
With the holidays (and holiday parties) on the horizon, my waistline requires a lighter option. This simple squash dishes serves both purposes equally and will fit well within your pre-holiday wallet restrictions, too!
Curried Butternut Squash Soup [Intro to Cooking]
There is no better time of year to enjoy soups, and this one will leave you warmed and satisfied. This curried squash soup would serve as the perfect side to a fall salad but also has the flavor to stand on its own.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Steak Salad [Intro to Cooking]
A refreshing and nutritious way to ease into fall. Buttery bib lettuce topped with sweet butternut squash, tangy goat’s milk cheese, all topped with a warm bacon vinaigrette.
Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie [Intro to Cooking]
While freshly baked, hot pies might be ideal for the upcoming winter months, we’ve still got a little bit of time left to appreciate a chilled ice cream pie.

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon [Intro to Cooking]
Though Brussels sprouts often come with a bad reputation, all it took was one bite of this recipe to change my mind about them completely.
Oatmeal and Wheat Flour Blueberry Pancakes [Intro to Cooking]
I know what you’re thinking, “Oatmeal?? In my pancakes??” Might as well sit this one out. But no!
Easy Deviled Eggs [Intro to Cooking]
I haven’t always liked eggs, but I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love them deviled!
Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake [Intro to Cooking]
Growing up, my mom always knew the best ways to cheer up her children. If I was having a bad day or felt sick, she would make my favorite foods, and that would be an instant mood booster for me.
Easy DIY Granola Bars! [Intro to Cooking]
In the summer, I pretty much go hiking every day. Whether it’s with my dad or my best friend, hiking is one of my favorite forms of exercise because I don’t even realize I’m exercising. This burning of calories requires some form of energy-replenishing, however. It’s important to bring water and snacks, especially when the hike is really difficult and takes a long time. In this case, granola bars are my favorite thing to bring on a hike.
Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup [Intro to Cooking]
I’ve been stuck in bed for the past three days with a whole slew of symptoms (fever included), and I will admit that I’ve been a little homesick. I miss not having to deal with my roommates going in and out of the room for class.
Woo Your Dude with Some ‘Engagement Chicken’ [Intro to Cooking]
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? Right. They also call this “Engagement Chicken” for a reason. Apparently, if you make this for your boyfriend he’ll propose to you. While I wouldn’t rely on this chicken alone to get your boyfriend to pop the question, it certainly helps!
You Can Cook With Tequila! [Intro to Cooking]
Next year I will finally have a kitchen in my dorm. Since I got my room assignment, I’ve been collecting recipes so my roommate and I can cook our own dinners and not just go out for dinner every night (which I am so sick of!). I’m a big fan of chicken with lemon, but listen to this twist: tequila lime chicken. Sound good? Not only is it delicious, it’s also super easy!
Quick and Easy Tortellini with Grilled Chicken and Pesto [Intro to Cooking]
I’m not even going to sit here and pretend I am some master Paula Deen-esque chef. I can bar…