Whether you live alone or with other people, and whether you cook every day or just once in a while, a slow cooker is one of the best kitchen appliances you can invest in! We have a small, two-quart slow cooker that we bought from Target, and we use it almost every week at school.Continue reading “Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup”
Author Archives: mixitup96
Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part three)
Part three of our pantry staples series focuses on produce and herbs! It can be hard to know what produce to buy when and how to prioritize spices. If you’re looking to elevate your cooking in simple ways, this is a great place to start! Produce: Produce items like potatoes, onions, and garlic don’t requireContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part three)”
Recipe: Breakfast Hash
When our campus dining hall serves hash browns for breakfast, we always grab some extra to make this filling, delicious dish! It can be made with leftover hash browns like we do, or you can make it with tater tots, chopped potatoes, or even leftover french fries. It makes a great breakfast or an easyContinue reading “Recipe: Breakfast Hash”
Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part two)
Part two of our pantry staples series: canned goods! Canned items like beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and tuna or chicken are a great way to build up your pantry. They’re usually cheaper than buying food fresh, they’ll last for ages, and they’re super versatile. Foods like nut butters, jams and jellies, and condiments can also fallContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part two)”
Recipe: Roasted Veggies
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”
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”
Mix It Up 