Dorm Cooking

As college students, we are forced to give up a lot of luxuries that we had at home. We give up our comfortable beds, private bathrooms, normal sleep schedules, free time, and much more. A lot of these things are necessary sacrifices in order to live on campus and get a good education. However, one thing that should not have to be given up is good food. We should not have to eat crappy dining hall food or ramen noodles for every meal. Being a freshman and living in a dorm makes this rather difficult. A lot of cooking is restricted; there are no ovens or stoves, and the kitchens are typically small. However, there are still good meals that can be made in the dorm rooms.

Easy Breakfast Omelet

Making a decent breakfast in the dorm room seems nearly impossible. Usually college students have to settle for a poptart or a breakfast cookie, which fills us up for an hour if we are lucky. It does not have to be like this. Believe it or not, there are easy and healthy breakfast meals to make in the dorm. My favorite is a breakfast omelet in a mug. That’s right, a coffee mug. Eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper are all you need for this delicious breakfast. It only takes about five minutes to make, so you do not have to sacrifice precious sleep. This delicious meal will fill you up until lunch and provide you with nutrition. No fancy kitchen tools are needed, and you do not have to be an experienced chef. For the full recipe and directions, click here.

Mac and Cheese

Most people would agree that mac and cheese is one of the most delicious foods.
However, college students usually have to settle for a cup of easy mac full of preservatives and powder. This does not have to be the case. There is a mac and cheese meal that can be made in the dorm with real, savory ingredients, and it makes for the perfect lunch. Pasta cooked in the microwave?! That’s right, and it tastes just as good as the homemade kind. The ingredients are simple: pasta, water, milk, cornstarch, and cheddar cheese. You no longer have to eat fake macaroni and cheese or spend a fortune at a fancy restaurant to get this meal. It can be made right in the dorm room and taste even better. Here is the recipe.

Salmon

Eating a good fish meal in college without breaking the bank is difficult. You could spend $30 for a smoked salmon at Chuck’s, head to Red Lobster for a subpar cod for $15, or make a delicious salmon in your dorm. It may seem too good to be true, but it is the real deal. It is beyond easy: head to your local grocery store, grab fish from the seafood department, and go back to your dorm to cook it in the microwave. Fish in the microwave seems sketchy, but I promise you will not be disappointed. It only takes a few minutes to cook, and the fish turns out just right. You may not ever want to cook fish in the oven again! Click here for this ideal dinner in the dorm.

These meals beat the dining hall every time, and they do not require much time or effort. Eating food in your dorm no longer has to be instant rice or noodles. It can be easy, healthy, and delicious!