The joys of college life don’t diminish in the dorm room; most of today’s college dorms are equipped with the basic bed, furniture, television, and perhaps a microwave for convenience. However, college students need not despair to take care of late night cravings and tight wallets; creativity in the kitchen can continue with some simple recipes and for some delicious (but not necessarily nutritious) dorm food concoctions. The most important thing to remember is to never underestimate the power of your microwave.
Ramen noodles — Certainly salty, but certainly very cheap Ramen noodles are the foundation of many college students’ diets, particularly the instant variety. Add some meat (if you can afford it) and you have a tasty meal, one that is better than what is served on campus.
Pop-Tarts— As an avid pop-tart connoisseur, I can honestly say that the pop-tart is humanity’s greatest contribution to the college kitchen since the invention of cookie dough. A toaster pastry which comes in variety of different flavors and can be warmed up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Macaroni and Cheese — Mac ‘n Cheese has comforted college students for generations now, a cheap and easy to make meal that keep on giving. Kraft makes the best version, but as every student will tell you buying mac ‘n cheese by the case and going with an edible store brand is the best way to save some cash.
Popcorn — Eat a bag of popcorn and you’re still hungry. Yet, what better snack food is there when cramming for exams? Goes great with sugary soda (or beer) and can be finished off with a nice bag of cookies. Can you say bon appetite?
Microwaveable Anything — If it can be heated up in a microwave, then that is a meal fit for a king. Or at least for a college student. Burritos, pizza, or anything else that can be heated or reheated in a microwave is a major crowd pleaser.
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