Andi

Even though I’m a senior living off-campus, that doesn’t mean I don’t know anything about the dorm! I lived in Slater my freshman year, and then my sorority house as a sophomore (which is generally the same idea as a dorm), and not to mention I still have plenty of friends living on campus! So needless to say, I’ve had my fair share of making meals, and other treats within the comfort of my own room. Because, let’s be honest, no matter your meal plan, sometimes you need a break from the marketplace food. So I bring to you a list of easy and fun food ideas that you can make within your own dorm room!

• Ramen. Obviously a college must have. It’s super cheap, and can give you a pretty decent meal. My personal favorite is the oriental flavor, and then just to kick it up a bit, I add a dash of cayenne pepper. An easy thing to do is to just buy different flavors! If you’re always sticking to the same one, you can get pretty tired of it.
• “Soup-to-Go” Cups. Soup is always an easy choice. So if Ramen is not for you, try other soup related options! My favorite are the Campbell’s Soup-to-Go cups. They come in all your classic Campbell’s soup flavors, which to many people can be more appetizing than ramen. Another major difference is the price. Instead of 25 cents or less, you’re usually paying a couple dollars for just one cup. But a big perk it has over ramen? If you’re running late you can take it with you!
• Electric Kettle. Well this obviously isn’t a meal, but this is definitely a must have for your dorm. It’s definitely  lot easier than trying to heat up water in your microwave. And during those cold months it’s perfect for tea and hot cocoa!
• Microwave Eggs. To a lot of people this concept sound gross, but my freshman year it was a staple. This is great for scrambled eggs. All you need is some cooking spray (so it doesn’t stick when you cook it), a bowl, a fork, and 2 eggs. All you have to do it crack the 2 eggs, whisk them up, and put them in the microwave for about a minute! To make it a little tastier I add in some shredded cheddar cheese and some pepper before I cook it! (Bonus: you can use the shredded cheddar cheese in another meal)
• Quick & Easy Walking Taco. The biggest difference between this and a regular walking taco, is you don’t use beef. Instead use a can of chili (I would suggest having a can opener on hand for this one). All you will need is a bag of Doritos or Fritos (whichever you prefer), that shredded cheddar cheese I mentioned earlier, and pretty much any other taco toppings to your liking! This can be sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, whatever you’d like! It’s a quick and fun meal you could make when you have a long night of studying ahead of you!
• Pizza Rolls. Obviously not the healthiest choice, but they are just too delicious to pass up. Not to mention super easy to make. Just pop them in the microwave, and done!
• Popcorn. Sounds simple enough right? But there are tons of options to make it a little more interesting than your classic butter. My favorite is adding parmesan cheese and garlic salt! Some other options are: kettle corn, melt shredded parmesan on the popcorn, various seasonings like white cheddar! You can get really creative with what you put on it, so just experiment with it! Just make sure whatever you use is microwave safe, and you don’t burn your popcorn…
• Easy Mac. Easily one of the biggest college staples for your dorm. There are all kinds of brands that make quick and easy microwaveable cups, but my favorite is the velveeta shells. I always add a dash of garlic salt to add a little something to it.
• Eggless Cookie Dough. Now this may not be a meal, but it’s definitely a sweet treat! Just google search for your favorite cookie recipe, but eggless! That way you can put it in your fridge and save it for dessert! I personally love sugar cookie dough, and chocolate chip cookie dough (just minus the chocolate chips, I’m not a fan of chocolate).
• The C-Store. If all else fails, there is a C-Store near by all the dorms. It has plenty of frozen, shelf food, and snack for you to buy with either your own money, or hawk dollars. And if that fails too, you can always order some delivery!

Hopefully this helped give you some ideas of some good eats to make within the comfort of your own room!

Go Hawks!

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