We probably make this roasted veggie recipe at least once a week during the school year! It’s easy and basic, but super delicious. You can roast practically any combination of vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, and bell peppers are some of our favorites. Usually, we also decide to roast chickpeas or potatoes withContinue reading “Recipe: Roasted Veggies”
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part one)
Having a fully stocked pantry always makes it easier to pull dinner together – but what does a fully stocked pantry look like? We’re putting together a series of posts that talk about good staples to have on hand in your kitchen, plus some tips on what to do with them! Today we’re starting outContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part one)”
Recipe: Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushrooms
When it comes to making a quick Italian-stlye dinner, nothing is better than pre-packaged gnocchi. These little pillows of potato heaven will please everyone you are feeding, and they are super versatile, shelf stable, and often inexpensive! Our favorite way to prepare gnocchi is with sauteed spinach and mushrooms. We cook the gnocchi ahead ofContinue reading “Recipe: Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushrooms”
Tips and Tricks: Thrifty Shopping
Grocery shopping can get expensive, especially for college students! Money can be tight a lot of the time, and if you’re an inexperienced shopper, you might find yourself buying food that you won’t actually use. Planning ahead of time and shopping smart will save you a lot of money in the long run! Here areContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Thrifty Shopping”
Recipe: Easy Garlic Knots
We’re back with another crescent roll favorite – garlic knots! We made these for the first time just a couple weeks ago, and they were so good we had to share the recipe ASAP. These garlic knots are super easy to pull together as a side dish, appetizer, or just as an afternoon snack. AllContinue reading “Recipe: Easy Garlic Knots”
Tips and Tricks: Packet Drawer
One amazing investment for our dorm kitchen has been our packet drawer! Sauces and condiments can get expensive and take up valuable space in your minifridge, while condiment packets often come free with fast food or takeout and don’t need to be refrigerated. We know from experience that college students often get takeout and fastContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Packet Drawer”
Recipe: Easy Spinach Puffs
Crescent roll dough is one of our favorite ingredients to have on hand! Like chickpeas, crescent rolls are super versatile and you can make a lot of different recipes with them. We like to fill the dough with different ingredients to make various side dishes or desserts, like spinach puffs and blueberry pastries. This recipeContinue reading “Recipe: Easy Spinach Puffs”
Tips and Tricks: Chickpeas
With a basic food like chickpeas, it’s easy to fall into a rut of cooking the same thing over and over again. The options truly are endless though! Whether you follow a totally vegan diet, eat more plant based, or you’re just appreciative of these little beans, we guarantee there are more ways to prepareContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Chickpeas”
Mix It Up 