Being in college can be tough. You desperately miss your momma’s cooking, warm foods, and a three-meal-a-day regime that doesn’t consist entirely of non-perishables.

That being said, a college dorm or a tiny apartment doesn’t often have the kitchen equipped for culinary excellence. And though I’d like to have an entire spice rack of exotic flavors, different types of olive oils and marinades, I don’t have the money or the room. The solution? My handy dandy microwave.

I’m sure many of you have perfected how to make the perfect eggs, bowl of oatmeal or popcorn with this magical machine, but let me tell you folks, you are beginners if this is all you’ve attempted cooking (”cooking” if obviously a loose term here).

So enclosed: some fancy schmancy recipes that only take pushing a couple buttons and minimal preparation, so you can get back to…ya know, surfing Myspace — or whatever. Read More »