Having hard-boiled eggs prepped in the fridge allows me to eat during my busy days. It’s easy to make once you get the hang of it and great to throw on avocado toast, on top of a salad or seasoned with salt & pepper. Shout-out to my mom for coaching me over the phone throughout […]
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(Weekly) Daily Dish – Chicken & Veggie Pasta
I see so many students (especially my roommate) eating plain pasta, which gets old… fast. I always try to add a type of protein and veggie(s) into my pasta to enhance the taste and quality of the meal – it adds a couple of steps but is well worth it! Ingredients: Pasta Chicken Spinach Mushrooms […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients: Seasoned bread crumbs Parmesan cheese Chicken cutlets Eggs Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk 2 eggs in bowl. Then pour bread crumb and parmesan cheese in shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg wash and then in bread crumbs. Place on pan. Cook for 20-30 minutes depending on how thin/thick your chicken is. Plate […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Zucchini Noodles
I eat zucchini noodles, or zoodles, at least twice a week. It’s a healthy, easy and filling meal that’s easy to modify! Ingredients: Package of zoodles Directions: Heat and spray large saucepan. Place zoodles on pan once it’s hot. Stir occasionally. Cook for 6-9 minutes, or until zoodles are soft. Enjoy! Like what you see, […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – BLT
This easy BLT makes for the perfect light lunch! Ingredients: 2-4 slices of bacon/turkey bacon 2 slices of bread Half of an avocado Tomatoes Lettuce Directions: Toast bread. While bread is toasting, line a plate with a paper towel, place bacon on plate and cover with another paper towel. (I microwaved my turkey bacon for […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Healthy Pancakes
Pancakes are great, but healthy pancakes are even better—especially when there’s only two ingredients needed for the recipe. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 banana Directions: Crack eggs in bowl, break up banana in the same bowl, and mash with a fork. Pour mix into a medium sized pan on a medium heat. Flip after a few […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwave Baked Potato
Ingredients: 1 russet potato Olive oil Salt & pepper Shredded cheese Directions: Rinse potato & dry. Using a fork, poke the potato several times on each side. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Microwave for 5 minutes, flip potato and cook for another 5 minutes. Cut in half, top with cheese […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwavable Quesadilla
This quesadilla is quick and easy to make – perfect for days where you only have 5 minutes to eat! Ingredients: 1 tortilla 2 slices of cheese Pre-cooked chicken Directions: Microwave tortilla for 30 seconds. Place cheese and chicken (I added peppers for an extra topping) on half of the tortilla. Fold over the tortilla […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: 3 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 minutes
I definitely consider breakfast an important meal – no one wants to be that person with the rumbling stomach in their morning class. These 3 meals only take a few minutes to make and fill me up more than a bowl of cereal ever will. 1. Avocado Toast Avocado toast is a trendy, healthy and […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – 5 Minute Pizza
If you don’t have 30 minutes to wait for a pizza , check out this 5 minute recipe with only 3 needed ingredients! Ingredients: English muffins Marinara sauce Mozzarella cheese Directions: Cut english muffin in half. 2. Spoon marinara sauce on top of english muffin halves. 3. Top english muffins with cheese. Add toppings of […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Grilled Cheese
One of my favorite comfort foods is grilled cheese. Embarrassingly enough, I’ve only recently mastered this meal, but along my journey, I learned how to make it 10x better. Ingredients: Two slices of bread Cheese of your choice (my favorite is mozzarella) 1/2 of an avocado Spinach Tomato slices Directions:1. Heat pan over medium heat. […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Mac and Cheese
Living off of boxed mac and cheese doesn’t have to be as sad as it sounds … I found ways to upgrade my meal in a quick and affordable way! Ingredients: Box of mac and cheese 1/2 of an avocado 1/2 of a jalapeño Chopped sun dried tomatoes Directions: Follow boxed mac and cheese directions […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Home Made French Fries
Ingredients: 3-4 medium sized potatoes Olive oil Desired seasonings Directions Rinse potatoes and dry. Cut potatoes. 2. Coat wedges with seasonings of your choice. 3. Place on baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until crispy and enjoy! Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Breakfast Meal Preps
Mornings can be stressful when you wake up 30 minutes before your class, but that doesn’t mean you should skip breakfast! Here are my two holy grail breakfast prep meals, which, more importantly, you can take on the go. Yogurt Parfait Ingredients: 1 cup of yogurt 1 cup of strawberries 1 cup of granola Honey […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Dollar Store Desserts for the Holidays
My sweet tooth hits hard during the holiday season, but thanks to the dollar store near campus, my cravings are satisfied with $3 or less! Brownie Sundae: Ingredients: Brownie mix (check to see what additional ingredients the mix calls for) Ice cream Chocolate chips Directions: Follow brownie mix directions. Add chocolate chips into mix. […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwave Hacks
Freshmen usually aren’t given a full kitchen in college (which I think is for the best), but that doesn’t mean they aren’t able to cook anything. Check out these microwave hacks I wish I had when relying on a microfridge to eat. Eggs: Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp shredded cheese Toppings of […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Ramen
College students are known for living off of ramen because realistically, we either can’t afford fine dining or we just don’t know how to make anything else. Embrace the stereotype and upgrade your ramen!! Ingredients: 1 ramen noodle pack 1 chicken breast Bell peppers Microwavable broccoli Microwavable corn Teriyaki sauce Directions: Cook chicken in a […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: Chicken Avocado
Chef Alyssa gives you the scoop on what’s cookin’ in her apartment… To the majority of college students who have never attempted to “cook” anything more complicated than toast, I am living proof that you can survive a semester without a meal plan. This series isn’t an excuse for your parents to deprive you of […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: Taco Tuesday
Chef Alyssa gives you the scoop on what’s cookin’ in her apartment… Who needs to go out for Taco Tuesday when you can host one instead? No need to feel intimated or overwhelmed when cooking with your friends because if the end result is bad, you’re all to blame! Ingredients: • 4-6 chicken cutlets • […]
