Dorm Room Diet

I am a fan of the microwave and steam all my vegetables in it (bowl of veggies with little bit of water in, cling film on top, 5 mins). I find adding feta to any vegetable makes it delicious.

I also make breakfast wraps - round bowl - put a wrap on top and push it down so in makes a pouch you can put stuff in - crack in an egg and remember to poke it with a fork, add some chopped herbs and bacon, microwave for one minute, fold the corners over. Delicious!

Chicken breast with a slice of tomato and a slice of low fat cheese on top works in the microwave.

Overnight oats is a great breakfast and there are loads of recipes on the net.

For breakfast try Hungry Girl's Egg Mugs. I like the California, Denver and Mexicali. Egg Beaters has lots of recipes on their site too. So fast and easy. You can put whatever you like in them. hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/best-of-egg-mug-recipes

This would work for lunch of dinner. It make a lot too. You could serve friends, eat all week or freeze the leftovers.soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2013/08/santa-fe-rice-and-beans.html

For a treat or dessert try angel food cake in the microwave. You can add different things to change the flavor. I have try cocoa powder, cinnamon, peanut butter and jelly, lemon. A box makes many. soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2015/06/mexican-coffee-mug-cake.html

oh, and franzia sunset blush boxed wine is 95 calories per 5 oz glass, and tastes like kool-aid and champagne had a baby.

I wish I'd thought about getting a crockpot when I was in college! I used my microwave for a lot of cooking (which you can probably find cooking instructions on google) and I bought myself an electric frying pan! I used it for almost everything and never once went downstairs to use the ovens.

For $8.96 at Walmart you can get the small 2 qt. crockpot that is plenty for one or 2 people. Use it to make tons of different things to be ready when you get in! Easy to make taco meats, meatloaf, soups, chili, chicken of all kinds, egg casseroles, pulled pork, roasts, sauce...so much more! I think that is your best bet.

V_Keto_V wrote: »

pyrex mixing bowl and a frying pan are essential; a crock pot would be wise as well, but I'm sure you are in confined quarters (be weary of aromas and luring guests/wild college students). Quality Tupperware is also essential

+1. You're going to be extremely limited with just a crockpot and a microwave. You should be able to make eggs and pasta, at the very least.

If you have access to a kitchen, the bare minimum you should have (in addition to a mixing bowl) is:
- A frying pan, for sure. I recommend a 10 or 12" porcelain enamel coated nonstick frying pan like this http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tramontina-Style-10-Porcelain-Enamel-Earth-Tone-Non-Stick-Fry-Pan/21189235 . I don't know that particular brand, but even cheap porcelain enamel cookware is great - it cooks evenly, & is nonstick, which means you won't need as much oil or butter. And it's not Teflon (which you would have to worry about a little more if you scratched it). I have a cheap one, I like it bc it's lightweight (compared to cast iron). 10 or 12" means you can make almost anything in it.
- A stainless steel saucepan, with a lid, like this http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-719-16-Classic-Stainless-Saucepan/dp/B00008CM69/ref=lp_289827_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1440831859&sr=1-1
- A chef's knife http://www.amazon.com/chefs-knives/b?ie=UTF8&node=289857
- A spoon & spatula (I like ones like this http://www.amazon.com/Lipper-International-826-Bamboo-Kitchen/dp/B0037NZ5ES/ref=lp_16439841_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1440832683&sr=1-2 )
- A colander (to use to wash veg & to drain pasta and beans) http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_0?fst=as:off&rh=n:1055398,n:284507,n:289761,k:colander&keywords=colander&ie=UTF8&qid=1440832745&rnid=1063498
- Glass storage is nice, but can be expensive and heavy; this stuff is fine https://www.glad.com/food-storage/containers/
- A can opener
- Pot holders, or at least a couple of tea towels
- A plastic container to carry this stuff with you to the kitchen

You can find most of that stuff at a dollar store. Sometimes Home Sense (Home Goods in the US) has quality stuff for cheap, but I'd go to Wal-Mart or Amazon for the frying pan, saucepan, and chef's knife. (Assuming you're in North America - sorry if not)