Kitchen Hacks and Tools for Cooking in College
Let’s face it, whether you’re getting ready to go back to college this September or starting your freshman year, you’ve probably got enough on your plate without having to stress over college meals. Thankfully, it doesn’t take much to get ahead of the game. With these simple cooking hacks you can make your back to school transition a smooth one.
On-the-Go Lunches
Taking a delicious packed lunch to school with you is a must in that all-important first week. This Greek Chicken and Turmeric Rice Burrito is delightfully portable. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect comfort food to sustain you on a busy day’s schooling. Alternatively, if you prefer seafood flavors in your burrito, try this 10-minute Shrimp Burrito.
Poke Bowl to Go
Poke Bowls are a great lunch option to take with you to school. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re packed with nutritious ingredients. Best of all, you can easily adapt them according to your tastes and preferences. For an easy poke bowl recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes, try this Tuna Avocado Poke Bowl recipe.
Comforting Dinner Recipes in Minutes
So you’ve made it through the day and you’re craving something delicious and comforting to cap things off. How about this Creamy Mushroom Rice dish? Savory and scintillating, it’s guaranteed to hit the spot. What’s more, it only takes 20 minutes to make, leaving you plenty of time to catch up with classmates on all that’s been happening throughout the day. Similarly, if you’re craving something scrumptious and meaty, why not try this Glazed Chicken and Yellow Rice? Made with Mahatma® Ready to Heat Yellow Rice, this rich and tasty chicken recipe will make you the envy of the whole dorm. Don’t be surprised if your roommates ask you for the recipe! Finally, to add some variety to your weekly meal plan, how about bringing some seafood flavors to the mix? This California Sushi Bowl is bursting with flavor and couldn’t be easier to make. Showcasing oodles of classic sushi ingredients such as nori seaweed, cucumber, crab sticks, and Mahatma® Sticky Rice, it’s the ideal dish to round off the day.
Energy-Boosting Snacks
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. Mealtime is still hours away and you find yourself craving something sweet to keep you energized in between. That’s where these Puffed Rice Chocolate Bars come in handy. Simple to prepare, sit back and let the oven do the work. Whip up a batch at the weekend and you’ll be well-stocked up on snacks for the week.
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Now that you’ve got plenty of inspiration for delicious back to school meals, embrace the excitement of this special time of year. Your college years are something you’ll always look back on with fondness. Make the most of them. Live every moment and remember, Mahatma® Rice is always here to help when it comes time to cook!
