Food

20 Dishes You Should Know How to Make in College

They’re just too easy.
By Spoon U

This article originally appeared on Spoon U and was written by Rachel Williamson. It has been given minor edits before re-posting.

  1. Eggs (at least two ways)
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Click here for the best way to fry an egg.

2. Chicken Breast

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Find an easy and incredible chicken recipe here.

3. Bacon

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Learn how to make perfect bacon here.

  1. Avocado Toast
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Click here to learn how.

  1. Stir Fry
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Tofu or no-fu way, follow this recipe.

  1. Shrimp
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Learn how here.

  1. Grilled Cheese
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Find decadent grilled cheese recipes here.

  1. Fancy Instant Ramen
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Utilize Instant Ramen in a real way with this recipe.

  1. Homemade Pizza
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Whether it’s pita, flat bread or store-bought dough, click here to find multiple recipes for homemade pizza.

  1. Microwave Cake
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It’s not that you’re incompetent, but this recipe is just too easy to pass up.

  1. Asian-style chicken
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Click here for the recipe.

  1. Green Smoothie
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You’re going to try one like this sooner or later and it is a great way to get in your greens.

  1. Healthy Wrap
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Find the recipe for this staple lunch option here.

  1. Overnight Oats
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Find out how here.

  1. Caprese Salad
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Click here for the recipe.

  1. Sweet Potato Fries
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Find the recipe here.

  1. Guacamole

Easy Guacamole from Amanda Shulman on Vimeo. Watch this video now.

  1. Fried Rice
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Utilize your leftovers to make fried rice with this recipe.

  1. Roasted Vegetables
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Find out how here.

  1. French Toast
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Click here for the recipe.

For 19 more dishes every college kid should know how to make, head on over to Spoon U.

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