Meal planning is something we only started this year, but as busy students it’s helped us so much! Our campus dining hall posts menus in advance, so each weekend we like to take a look at the upcoming week and decide when we want to eat on campus and when we want to cook forContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Meal Planning”
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Tips and Tricks: Dorm Cooking Supplies
Today’s post is a continuation of our last post about kitchen supplies, except this week, we’re getting more specific and talking about what we ourselves use in our dorm room on a regular basis. Read on to discover what appliances we get the most use out of, and what we recommend to build your ownContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Dorm Cooking Supplies”
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: Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta which lends itself to a variety of flavor palettes. You can usually find it at grocery stores or local markets, and while it can be on the pricier side, it’s definitely worth picking one up if you can find a good deal! When we makeContinue reading “Recipe: Spaghetti Squash”
Recipe: Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas are one of our favorite, most adaptable foods to make! Also called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are an incredibly versatile source of protein and take on the flavor of whatever you cook them with, making them super easy to add to any meal. Roasting them with potatoes and vegetables is one of our favoriteContinue reading “Recipe: Roasted Chickpeas”
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