[College prepares you for a lot of things - like binge drinking competitions - but one thing it does not teach you is how to cook. At least how to cook things that require more than 30 seconds in the microwave.

But cooking your own meals means healthier eating, more money in your bank account, and the gratification that comes from making something with your hands. Everyone here at CollegeCandy loves to cook, so we're going to bring you our favorite (and easy) recipes every Sunday. You've got nothing better to than cook, right? Right.]

I was buying salsa in the jar for the longest time. In fact, I was buying it (at around $3 or $4 a jar) until this past week. That is when I decided to start making my own. I mean, it is cheaper, healthier and I can make it as hot (or not) as I want!

I had a few jars cleaned out and ready to go (leftovers from my grocery store days) and set out on a mission to make my own salsa…and to make it better than what I was buying.

With all organic ingredients, I put together this salsa that my roommates already love and I think you will, too. Here’s what you need (buy all of the ingredients organic if you can): Read More »

People seem to always associate sweets with being unhealthy. Of course sweets aren’t GOOD for you, per se, but they can be done better and healthier than you might think. If you eat sweets in moderation and cook them the right way, you’ll be able to have your cake and eat it, too. (No pun intended. Ok. I take it back. The pun was completely intended.)

The next time you want to make something sweet and do it with a relatively healthy twist, consider this recipe for Organic Chocolate Macadamia Bars. Read More »