chocolate covered cranberries

sweet tooth?

choco-holics, your time has come. keep these extremely addictive sweet and sour treats in the fridge for easy snacking.

you need this stuff:
12 ounces fresh cranberries (1 package)
1 package milk chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening

melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat in a pot on the stove
stir frequently until melted
dip cranberries in chocolate with toothpick until coated
        this step is tedious and time-consuming... try dumping a handful in at a time, then remove them using a slotted pooper-scooper
place on wax paper
refrigerate until firm
store in fridge

simple spaghetti n meatballs

thatsa spicy meataball

PREP 10 mins
TOTAL 30 mins
FEEDS 4 starving students

for best results, prepare while listening to these italian anthems:




you need this stuff:
1/2 cup garlic flavoured bbq sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb. extra lean ground beef  or try ground turkey breast to fight the freshman 15
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 package spaghetti noodles (900g)
1 can spaghetti sauce (680ml)
1 egg

combine the ground beef with the bread crumbs, garlic bbq sauce, egg, and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
roll into even-sized balls.. about 24 of em'
place on baking sheet
bake at 400F for 20 mins they shouldn't be pink inside

meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water
drain water
heat pasta sauce and cooked meatballs in a frying pan on medium heat
serve cooked spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese

*** freeze leftover meatballs for delicious meatball subs

snacks that make you smart

brain food

don't let the pressures of midterm season get to you


cramming? these foods help boost brain activity:
avacados
bananas
beef
broccoli
brown rice
cantaloupe
cheese
chicken
collard greens
eggs
legumes
milk
oatmeal
oranges
peanut butter
peas
potatoes
romaine lettuce
salmon
soybeans
spinach
tuna
turkey
yogurt

smarty-pants fruit smoothie
feed your head with this delicious fruity drink mmm

 

you need this stuff:
1/3 cup sliced strawberries
1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup sliced bananas
1/4 cup orange juice
6 oz. vanilla low fat yogurt

place all ingredients in a blender
blend for 1 min
ace midterms

pizza pocket chicken

everybody loves pizza
save your $$$, don't order delivery tonight. try these easy pepperoni & cheese stuffed chicken breasts for dinner. total cost of all ingredients = $3.66, that's under a dollar per serving mmmm

PREP 15 mins
TOTAL 45 mins
FEEDS 4 starving students

you needs this stuff:
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
15 pepperoni slices
1 egg
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cub bread crumbs
6 tbsps vegetable oil

line a baking sheet with aluminum foil & preheat oven to 250

trim the chicken breasts of fat
slice each chicken breast in half
cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast (not all the way through, just enough to stuff with cheese and pepperoni)
stuff each piece of chicken with some cheese and pepperoni (4 slices)

heat a large skillet with 6 tbsp vegetable oil (med/high heat)

using 3 shallow dishes, put the flour in one, the egg (beaten) in the second, and the bread crumbs in the third
coat each piece of chicken in the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs on each side (make sure you keep the pocket closed)

place all 4 pieace of chicken in the skillet and soak until they are golden brown and crispy all over (2-3 mins)
remove the chicken from the skillet
place chicken on baking sheet
put in the oven at 350 for 25 mins

serve with pasta or salad, mmm


DID YOU KNOW
the average American family orders pizza at least once a week?

10 grown up grilled cheese sandwiches

easy cheesy recipesies

there is no arguing that that grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the best inventions this planet has ever known.  they just can`t be beat.

never made one before? you poor, deprived individual... have no fear.  just take 2 slices of bread and butter one side of each. place one slice (butter side down) in a frying pan on medium heat. top with cheese slices and then close the sandwich with the other slice of bread (butter side up). flip the sammy until the outsides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside. 

try these 10 tasty twists on your classic grilled cheese:

1. use cinnamon-raisin bread with cheddar cheese, add a layer of apple slices
2. spread inside with mayo, add tomato slices and crispy bacon

3. spread inside with pizza sauce, use mozzarella, add pepperoni and sprinkle with parmesan

4. spread outside with garlic butter instead, fill with hummus and cheddar cheese

5. spread inside with mayo, fill with onions and swiss/cheddar cheese

6. fill with cheddar cheese, hot peppers and salsa
7. use mozzarella, pack with roast beef and red pepper slices

8. use cheddar cheese + tomato slices, onions and hot banana peppers

9. spread inside with bbq sauce, use swiss cheese and add crispy bacon

10. spread inside with a layer of sweet brown sugar, maple syrup and use swiss cheese

thanksgiving in your dorm

impossible? nope
so you're not making the voyage back to your hometown for canadian turkey day? no problem. don't deny yourself or your roomies a happy thanksgiving with all the trimmings.


1. turkey 101
this easy peasy recipe will get you the main events turkey + stuffing + gravy:

PREP: 10 mins
TOTAL: under 2 hrs
FEEDS: 10 starving students (leftover turkey = sandwiches for a week mmm)

you need this stuff:

1 thawed frozen whole turkey breast (5 lbs)  roasting a turkey breast is the easiest, quickest and most practical solution
1 tbsp olive oil
2 pkgs stuffing mix for turkey (try Stove Top brand)
2 cans turkey gravy (254 ml each)
1/4 cups sour cream

preheat the oven to 425ºF
place mr.turkey (breast side up) in a greased 13x9 inch pan
brush with oil   add spices like rosemary and thyme and salt/pepper if you`re feelin fancy
bake for 30 mins
reduce temperature to 325ºF and bake for one more hour

meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package (its easy!)

heat gravy in a small saucepan
stir in sour cream


2. taters
these garlic mashed potatoes will be delicious with your perfect turkey

PREP 10 mins
TOTAL 30 mins
FEEDS 8 starving students

you need this stuff:
2 and 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
3 cloves of garlic
1 container of herb and garlic flavoured cream cheese (250 g)
1 tsp salt

cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water in a covered pot for 15-20 mins your taters should feel tender
drain
put them back in the pot
add remaining ingredients
mash until smooth with a potato masher


3. veggies
your plate would be naked without these fresh peppers and green beans

PREP 10 mins
TOTAL 20 mins
FEEDS 8 starving students

you need this stuff:

2 onions, cut into thin slices

1/2 cup olive oil, divided try Kraft extra virgin olive oil and sundried tomatoe dressing instead mmm

1 lb  green beans, trim off the tips with scissors

1/4 cup water

1 red pepper, cut into thin strips

 

cook onions in 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium heat for 5 min
add beans and water
stir
cover and cook 5 mins
stir in peppers
cover and cook 5 mins
remove from heat
stir in remaining dressing.

4. dessert
fall in love with this 5 minute Toblerone chocolate mousse

PREP 5 mins
TOTAL ten mins
FEEDS 4 starving students

you need this stuff:
8 peaks toblerone swiss milk chocolate
1 cup whipped topping try cool whip

microwave chocolate in medium microwaveable bowl on high for 1 min or until melted
cool 1 min
add whipped topping
stir gently with whisk until blended.
stick it in the fridge for 5 min

easy bake muffins

mmmuffins

supply yourself breakfast for 12 mornings or enjoy as study snacks.

is your muffin buttered?

chocolate chip banana muffins

PREP 10 mins
TOTAL 30 mins
MAKES 12 breakfasts to go

you need this stuff:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 Tbsp. Baking Powder  (try Magic)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips  (try Baker's)

1 egg

1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

 

 

grease a muffin tin or line with paper baking cups for TWELVE muffins 

mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a big bowl

add chocolate chips to the mix

whisk egg, bananas, milk and butter together in a separate bowl

mix the 2 bowls of ingredients together

spoon into muffin tin, filling to the rim 

bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 mins

restrain yourself for 5 mins while the muffins cool

remove from tin and store in tuperware/airtight container