College food is all about being simple to make but being able to last a long time and be on the less expensive side. I've compiled a list of some of the recipes from my other blog, "The Broke College Kid: Recipes I'm too Broke to Make" that fit the bill in that sense. You can view them all here! Click on the name of each recipe below to go to that blog post. Enjoy! =)
Quick Coconut Curried Chicken: A great protein dish that you can make a lot of for cheap and is pretty tasty! Serve with rice or naan bread, both cheap starches that you can easily pick up in supermarkets.
Breakfast Fried Rice: A quick way to mix up breakfast food into rice! Perfect for any meal, and you can customize it based around what you want. To make it much simpler, just purchase your own chicken apple sausage or use a different sausage rather than making your own from scratch. But try making it from scratch if you can, the taste is amazing!
Ma Po Tofu: A lot of people do hate on tofu, but I love this preparation with spicy tofu and ground pork. It's great and really helps tofu stand out a little bit. Also, tofu is extremely cheap compared to other proteins in supermarkets, so it would help your budget out to give it a go!
Cheeseburger Patsitsio: This is a very versatile Greek dish that takes cheap ingredients, like milk, ground beef, cheese, and pasta, and makes them into something delicious! It's very filling, perfect for cold seasons, and can last for a long time! Simply freeze any leftovers, and bake off in the oven once you want to enjoy some more of this Greek creamy comfort food.
Mexican Chicken Fried Rice: Fried rice in general is just a great way to mix together a lot of flavors, be delicious, but also quick enough and affordable for the college cook. Give this Mexican spin on the Chinese classic a go!
Quick Asian Breakfast Frittata in a Cup: This is perfect for those mornings where you wake up and need to get on the road quick! Ready in no more than 10 minutes tops (depending on prep time), and only needs a minute in the microwave to be cooked and ready to eat!
Bananas Foster Cheesecake: If you want to treat yourself to homemade dessert, this is a great and not too expensive way to do it. You don't necessarily need the banana liquer in this dish, so feel free to remove it. If you have some dark rum in your apartment, this is a great way to use some rather than using it for... other purposes.
Picadillo: This is a great, warming Cuban stew that has tons of flavors in it and is the definition of a "one-pot wonder." It's also made with a lot of cheap and great ingredients and is easy to make and reheat. One of my personal favorite stews, and a recipe I've been making since high school.
Vegan Mushroom Casserole: One of my favorite vegan dishes, especially because I love the earthiness and richness of mushrooms. Supermarkets carry tons of them for cheap prices, and the spices behind this mushroom masterpiece just take it to a whole new level. Another great one-pot dish!
Pork Chile Verde: Probably my favorite all-time dish because of the balance of tang, heat, and rich pork flavor that comes out of it. One round of this can last you at least a week, and is absolutely delicious any time of the day!
Watermelon Agua Fresca: A great, simple, and cheap refreshing drink. If you have the fortune of a blender in your kitchen, this is a definitely drink to try out!
Mom's Greek Orzo Salad: My mom's own recipe, and a great quick side dish (or whole meal) to make that can stay in the fridge and just be eaten on the go, hot or cold. (I personally enjoy it better cold). This is the one recipe that you definitely should try in your kitchen!
Vegetarian Chili: Another great stew that lasts for an extremely long time and is perfect for any occasion. A classic chili dish with a little kick that is sure to get you going!
Holiday Double Chocolate Chip Cookies: This follows my personal cookie recipe that I used to get the textures I wanted out of a cookie. It's a little different, but makes a great holiday snack or gift to your friends!
Try one, two, or all of these recipes out! Go on, get cooking!
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