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College students often have limited food options when it comes to budget and time.
If they are living at home, they at least have the luxury of cooking on the stove, in the oven, or even on the BBQ; however, if they are living in the dorms, they don’t even get that. They just have a microwave.
Cooking in a microwave is often something students don’t think about unless they are making popcorn or mac and cheese. However, the microwave is a powerful tool, and when utilized, can provide you with some easy and delicious meals and snacks. ‘Microwavable Meals in a Mug’ is an online segment that The Runner began this quarter on their online news page. As someone who cooks often at home, I know that the microwave is something easy, quick and under-appreciated. So, I took it upon myself to show the World Wide Web how to make meal in a microwave using a coffee mug.
Why a coffee mug?
First of all, college students have them handy all the time.
We drink endless amounts of coffee. Second of all, the material of the mug allows your food to heat thoroughly, ensuring your food heats up and cooks without any questions. For your sweet tooth, you can find chocolate lava cake, and for your savory side, you can watch how I made cheesy sausage spaghetti. If you just want a quick snack, make some nachos. All of these recipes are versatile, easy, and can be made in minutes. Microwavable meals can be your saving grace when all you can use is a microwave.
Microwavable Meals in a Mug
Recipes
Nachos
Tortilla Chips
1 cup of Mexican Blend Cheese
Toppings (optional):
Meat
Beans
Salsa
Guacamole
Jalapeños
1.) Layer cheese, chips, and toppings until the mug is full
2.) Microwave for 1 minute
3.) Add more cheese on top
4.) Microwave for 30 more seconds
Lava Cake/Brownie
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp water
Few drops of vanilla extract
Dash of salt
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1.) Mix water, oil, vanilla, and salt in a mug. Mix well.
2.) Add cocoa, sugar, and flour. Mix well.
3.) Microwave for 50 seconds.
4.) Add ice cream, chocolate chips, or chocolate syrup (optional).
