5 Recipes I Learned in College and Still Use Today (3181 hits)
Ah, college cooking. It brings to mind such sophisticated fare as Rice Krispie treats (eaten straight out of the bowl, of course), thick dining hall chili, boxed brownie mixes and the like.
For me, college was when I really figured out that I liked to cook, so my memories actually include somewhat sophisticated foods like homemade pita bread, baba ghanoush, gnocchi, and risotto. I found a few favorite recipes along the way that I still use today — read on to find out which ones!
The beauty of these recipes is that each is easy enough to tackle in a poorly-stocked kitchen or dorm room with a hot plate or a blender, but they still pack plenty of flavor and are worth making even after college.
1. Baked Lemon Chicken
The title really doesn't do this one justice. It actually came from the Healthy College Cookbook (which I still own, believe it or not), and it results in flavorful, moist chicken every time. Simply season chicken breasts (or a whole chicken) with salt and pepper, cover with lemon juice, a splash of olive oil and a few slices of garlic before baking. A few lemon slices on top help keep the chicken from drying out, especially when using chicken breasts.
