Dorm Room Foodie

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As much as I absolutely adore my campus dining halls--they're actually good!--this year I really want to try to make more food in the dorm. So I set to work look for some easy recipes. Considering the fact that I am restricted to a microwave this indeed has involved some research. Here are just a few things that I have found on Pinterest and other useful sites:

Brownie in a mug:

If you have yet to stumble upon this dessert you do not spend as much time on Pinterest as I do! I haven't tried it yet but it does look super easy and yummy. Here's the recipe:

• 1/4 c sugar

• 1/4 c flour

• 2 tbsp cocoa
• pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

1) Mix dry ingredients, then add the water and oil. Mix well.
2) Cook in microwave for 1 min. 40 secs.
3) Top with a bit of ice cream or whatever you fancy!

Scrambled eggs: I didn't even realize that the microwave was an option when preparing eggs. I'm sure that it doesn't beat eggs done in the skillet, but add some cheese and you've got a pretty standard omelet right in your dorm room!

The almighty rice cooker: Unfortunately, I am not able to keep one of these in my dorm. :( But I do know some schools will allow you to have them. Not only can you prepare rice but you can also boil some pasta and even get fancy with risotto!

<3 Ashley

Do you have any easy recipes that can be prepared in a dorm room?

Super Bowl Sunday Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wings

With Super Bowl Sunday around the corner, I am lamenting the fact that I will not be home for it, nor will I have the luxury of a fully functional kitchen in order to prepare the feast that my family will no doubt still enjoy. I guess I am settling for Doritos and microwaveable cheese sticks from the student grocer this year. But that hasn't stopped me from looking up some classic Super Bowl recipes that I would love to make! Here is a recipe for some classic (and essential!) Buffalo Chicken Wings:

Ingredients:

- 20 chicken wings; split with tips discarded

- 1/2 cup melted butter

- 1/2 cup red pepper sauce

- 3/4 cup tomato sauce

- 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder

- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions:

- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

- Bake wings fro 30 minutes in oven until cooked and crispy

- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients

- When wings are baked, dip them in the sauce, shake off the excess and return them to the baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F and bake for another 15 minutes to set the sauce.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Chicken wings are my absolute favorite finger food. While messy, they are truly essential for a football party! Recipe can be found here

<3 Ashley

What are your favorite Super Bowl snacks?