Add some spice to dorm cooking

After a few weeks of school have gone by, eating on campus becomes an obligation rather than a pleasure. A few weeks later, even the eating establishments of Northgate become a bore. I have come up with a few low-cost meals that can be quickly whipped up in a dorm or small apartment. If you live in a dorm, I would suggest investing in a rice cooker, which is God's gift to college students who like vegetables. It acts like a skillet, but does not get quite as hot, and yes, they are allowed in dorms.

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 squash, halved and sliced 1 tomato, diced 2 slices of Swiss cheese

Pour olive oil into a skillet or rice cooker. Add the garlic and onion. When the onions are translucent, add the squash and stir often. When the squash is tender, add the tomato. Cook for three more minutes and transfer to cereal bowl. Top with Swiss cheese immediately so that the cheese melts. Stir and enjoy.

1 bag of baby spring mix lettuce or baby spinach 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 avocado 1 chicken breast, shredded

In a salad bowl combine the lettuce or spinach, tomatoes, avocado and chicken. Top with regular or spicy ranch dressing. I used a pre-cooked chicken from HEB, but if you would like to cook it yourself, feel free.

1 package of ramen, throw away the seasoning 1 can of tomato paste 1 tsp Fresh basil ½ tsp garlic salt

Cook the ramen as directed, and pour out the water. Add the rest of the ingredients and heat for 15 seconds in the microwave.

1 package of Uncle Ben's rice 1 can of black beans 1 tsp garlic salt 1 bay leaf

Prepare the rice as directed. Combine the other three ingredients in a bowl and heat for one minute, stirring halfway through. Mix the rice into the bowl of beans.

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