Olivia Funk, Staff

Coming back on campus, it can be hard to eat the same dining hall food day after day. These three easy recipes can give you a change from the dining hall, not to mention they are dorm friendly and delicious!

Mac and Cheese in a Mug
Making homemade Mac and Cheese has never been easier with Mac and Cheese in a Mug. 

Start by grabbing a microwavable safe mug, adding 1⁄2 cup of macaroni noodles, 1⁄3 cup of water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 3 minutes stir it up and add a splash of milk and a handful of cheese of your choice. Add some pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and a pinch of hot sauce if you would like. Stir it up again and microwave it until the cheese has melted and combined (at least 30 seconds) then enjoy!

Elevated Ramen
Everyone’s college staple is ramen noodles. It’s quick, it’s easy and it tastes delicious, but here is a great way to elevate the same old ramen recipe. Start by boiling a pot with water as the package says, but before you add the noodles soft boil and egg or two. You will do this by cooking your egg in the boiling water for 7-8 minutes and then putting it straight into an ice bath. While your eggs cool, follow the normal package instructions. When you add your seasoning mix to the cooked noodles, add some garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce and sesame oil to taste. Take the shell off of the eggs, cut them in half and add on top with more soy sauce and sesame oil. There you have it, elevated ramen. Stir Fry
If you have more kitchen space, this a great easy recipe to make and will give you plenty of leftovers. Start by cooking a cup of rice or heating up a microwavable rice packet. While the rice is cooking, cut up your veggies of choice. I used carrots, peppers and sugar snap peas. Frozen vegetables can make it even easier. I also decided to use chicken in my stir fry, but you can definitely sub or a different meat option or just stick with a veggie stir fry. While the rice cooks, heat up a large pan with olive oil and add your chicken, cooking it all the way through. Then take it out and set aside to rest. In the same pan, add more oil and then add your onion and veggies. Once they soften a bit, add some minced garlic. Once the rice is cooked, add it to the pan along with the chicken and mix everything up. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and if you like it spicy, some red pepper flakes. Push the rice mixture to the edges of the pan, creating a circle in the middle where you will crack one egg. Once the egg starts to cook a bit, mix it with the rest of the rice. Add more seasoning if you would like and enjoy your delicious and easy stir fry!