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Quick and Easy Dorm Recipes

  College students may expect to live off of ramen and pop tarts, but if you've got the right ingredients and appliances, you can make a meal that almost tastes like home cooking, right in your dorm! We at The College Chef are here to provide college students with the best advice to make cooking easy and fun. We have a few quick, easy, healthy, delicious recipes that you can make in your dorm room that we'd like to share with you... Breakfast Oatmeal Recipe  INGREDIENTS: 1⁄2 cup rolled oats 1 cup water (or unsweetened coconut or almond milk) 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or butter) 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional) 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional) 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries (optional)   INSTRUCTIONS: Combine oats, water, and salt in sauce pan Bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins Stir in optional toppings Let sit for 2 minutes before serving     This recipe is a quick and easy way for a college student to eat a health...
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10 Cooking Products College Students Need

Cooking in college can be overwhelming, that's why The College Chef is here to help!  We have compiled a list of our favorite kitchen must-haves for students. We want to help cooking in college be practical, easy, and fun! Here is a list of 10 items that college students should consider buying when it comes to cooking: 1. From Crook to Cook Snoop Dogg Cook Book - $15 (Amazon) This cookbook has a variety of recipes for people to try. It has a bunch of fun different combinations to try as well as fun names for each recipe. The book itself is not big so it is portable and easy to travel with. There are some beginner recipes as well as more intermediate and advanced ones so the book can appeal to anyone regardless of how good at cooking you are. 2. Mr. Coffee Maker - $20 (Target) This small coffee maker can make up to 5 cups of coffee at one time. It is small and portable, perfect for a college dorm! It is also not too expensive which is good for college students on a budget. It can be...
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Tips for Clean Eating in College

  Healthy eating in college can certainly be a challenge. Students have limited resources as the meal plan options on campus aren't always great, as well as them not having access to a full kitchen. Students are busy and on a budget. We here at The College Chef want you to make the most of your college experience, and by staying healthy we believe you can achieve that. Here are some helpful tips on how to get the proper nutrition you need as an on-the-go college student... 1.   Take Advantage of the Dining Hall While people assume that college dining halls only offer pizza, burgers, and burritos, there is actually a multitude of nutritious options for students to choose from. Instead of heading for the chicken nuggets and fries, students should opt for a balanced meal including vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. Consider getting brown rice with vegetables such as broccoli, potatoes, green beans, asparagus, brussels sprouts, or any other delicious vegetables the dining hall...
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