March 11, 2021
Easy Grilled Cheese
We’ll keep things really simple for you this time. To start things off, grilled cheese is by far one of the most convenient dishes to make, and it only requires a stove, bread, and cheese. You can take it with you on the go, or you can enjoy it at the dining room table. Either way, it’s quick, it’s delicious, and it will save you time.
Ingredients:
- 5 Tbsp. butter, cubed
- 4 slices sourdough bread or white bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
Instructions:
- Spread 1 tablespoon butter on one side of each slice of bread. With butter side down, top each slice of bread with about ½ cup cheddar.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add 2 slices of bread, butter side down. Cook until bread is golden, and cheese is starting to melt, about 2 minutes.
- Flip one piece of bread on top of the other and continue to cook until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds more.
- Repeat for the second sandwich.
—Bruce Kong
Easy Meat and Cheese Muffin Melts
Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, it’s often difficult for college students to find a balance between their most convenient breakfast options, like sugary cereals or microwavable waffles, and healthier meals that are more time-consuming to prepare. Take it from me: these quick, simple, and delicious muffin melts are the best of both worlds!
Ingredients:
- 3 English muffins, split in half
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard*
- ¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce*
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup deli ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar
- ½ cup bacon pieces
*Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce add great flavor, but the recipe still works if you don’t have any on hand
Instructions:
- Whisk the raw eggs with four tablespoons of milk or water. Add in mayonnaise, Worcestershire, and garlic powder, and whisk until combined. Pour the mixture into a sprayed medium-sized frying pan over medium heat.
- As the eggs begin to cook, add the cheese, ham, and bacon pieces. Cook until firm, then remove the pan from heat.
- Place six halves of English muffins on a cookie sheet and top them with scrambled egg mixture. Place the sheet under the broiler and remove when the egg tops are hot and beginning to brown.
- Garnish with cheese and bacon pieces. Serve right away and enjoy!
—Mallory Allen, food editor
Strawberry Tanghulu
This week, we want to add in something sweet and simple. This is a dairy-free dessert that is still just as sweet as a milk-based option!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of sugar
- ¼ cup of water
- Strawberries (or other fruit)
- 2 Tbsp. of honey
- Drop of red food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
- First add your water, honey, and sugar to a pot on low heat. Don’t stir the pot; just occasional swirls will do the trick.
- Once sugar is dissolved, turn the heat to medium, and bring the pot to a boil. This is around 300° F, which is when you want to add your food coloring drops.
- Turn off your heat and then dip your strawberries in the pan mixture.
- Let them cool. Once these are cooled, you’re in for a delicious treat!
—Whisper McDonald