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It’s 6:30, and you’re really hungry. No problem! Mom (or
dad) should be calling you to the dinner table to enjoy a
yummy, healthy meal any minute now. But wait. You’re not
at home. You’re off at college. So what’s for dinner now?
parent to parent
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Even if your college freshman is on a university meal plan or gets
meals at their sorority or fraternity house, there will be plenty
of instances where they are in their dorm and just don’t want to
go back out. But can they actually make anything worth eating
armed with only a mini-fridge and a microwave? Yep! Send these
recipes for simple microwave meals and snacks with them when
they head off to college this fall.
LUNCH
SNACK
Loaded Sweet Potato
Mexi-Melt
DORM ROOM
COOKING
1 sweet potato
Optional toppings:
butter, sour cream, chopped green onions, shredded cheese
Pierce the sweet potato with a fork in several places.
Microwave on high for 13-15 minutes. When
done, slice the potato open (Careful! It will be
hot!) and top with anything you like.
DINNER
46% OF COLLEGE
STUDENTS’ FAST
FOOD MEALS ARE
EATEN AT LUNCH.
Flour tortillas
Refried beans, Salsa
Shredded cheese
Top a flour tortilla with 3 tablespoons fat-free re-fried beans,
some salsa and ¼ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend
cheese. Place a second flour tortilla on top, and microwave
on high for 30-40 seconds or until the cheese \