[Hendrik]

In two weeks I'll be going to university, and it'll be the first time that I'll be on my own (bar a few weeks of vacation). A lot of my time will be going into studying (ehum), but I'd still like to eat good and healthy. I'm really not too fond of microwave dinners, and eating in restaurants all the time might become quite expensive, so I was thinking...

Maybe you could all share some of your best recipes. Something that's quick and easy to make, but still tastes good. Sandwiches, salads, desserts,... Anything really. I know about this thing called google, but it's easy to get lost with some many info.
If you have something that's a little harder to prepare but still want to share, please feel free.

Thanks in advance.

[sculpted_arse]

boil some pasta, add salt, stir in some pesto and serve with parmesan, not bad and fills you up

[Rawsuga]

Three words...George Foreman Grill. All my friends in college had one. I wonder if it's only here in the states though...

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and...

recipes

[sculpted_arse]

Rawsuga, on Sep 3 2006, 12:08 PM, said:

Three words...George Foreman Grill. All my friends in college had one. I wonder if it's only here in the states though...

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how could i forget that, my brother lives off it, he's taking it with him to uni, ill be sad to see it go

[Hendrik]

I'm gonna check that thing out. It's probably US-only, but there might be similar grills or something.

[Katrien]

aaaah, university, that's the life!
But this cooking thread is a good idea because I could use some tips too!
Hendrik, are you going to Leuven or Gent or another university?
Because when you're going to Leuven, the student restaurant Alma is a solution for your problem.
They claim to serve healthy food and it's really not expensive.
After a year of university I'm tired of Alma food though.

en anders moet je hier een keer kijken, een site met simpele maar lekkere recepten!

[Hendrik]

Katrien, on Sep 4 2006, 01:20 AM, said:

aaaah, university, that's the life!
But this cooking thread is a good idea because I could use some tips too!
Hendrik, are you going to Leuven or Gent or another university?
Because when you're going to Leuven, the student restaurant Alma is solution for your problem.
They claim to serve healthy food and it's really not expensive.
After a year of university I'm tired of Alma food though.

en anders moet je hier een keer kijken, een site met simpele maar lekkere recepten!

Leuven :) yeah I know about the Alma, it turned out not to be my thing, hehe
When in Leuven, I usually go to the troubadour or ascoli. da tonio used to be my favourite, but lately the menu seems shortened or something.

[lilaise]

Hendrik, on Sep 3 2006, 03:14 PM, said:

I'm gonna check that thing out. It's probably US-only, but there might be similar grills or something.

Since we have that in the jungle, I'm sure civilized countries might do it as well...

Anyway, whn I get home, I'll look for, translate and post some easy and post recipes. I'm a big fan of quick cousine, after all it's hard to cook with your grandma trying to "give hints" when you know what you are doing...

[Ginger]

I started to cook when i moved far from home to attend university.
Lots of granny advices, patience and love, andi begin to cook really good meals.

I will post some gems ;)

it's a promise!

[muzicgirl]

Get some chicken strips pour on a little Italian salad dressing and salt and pepper and bake on about 4 25 for an hour. It sounds gross but it's good.

[Ginger]

muzicgirl, on Sep 4 2006, 01:51 AM, said:

a little Italian salad dressing

i've always wondered what do you exactly mean by "Italian" dressing

[sourbunny]

Does anyone have a good recipe for French Toast other than eggs, milk, cinnamon, w/a drop of vanilla. Like is there an ultimate French Toast recipe, 'cuz I love French Toast.

[Rawsuga]

lilaise, on Sep 3 2006, 01:36 PM, said:

Since we have that in the jungle, I'm sure civilized countries might do it as well...

You saucy minx.

[Muka]

My favorite salad. Simple to prepare.

You need: lettuce, tomatoes, olives, leek, garlic (3-4 cloves), salt, pepper herb (it's pepper plus other spieces. If you haven't it, use your favorite (black,white...)), olive oil (2 spoon) . You cut everything (garlic you must crush) on small pieces and mix. Wait 5-10min. and bon appetit!

[Hendrik]

Muka, on Sep 4 2006, 02:44 PM, said:

My favorite salad. Simple to prepare.

You need: lettuce, tomatoes, olives, leek, garlic (3-4 cloves), salt, pepper herb (it's pepper plus other spieces. If you haven't it, use your favorite (black,white...)), olive oil (2 spoon) . You cut everything (garlic you must crush) on small pieces and mix. Wait 5-10min. and bon appetit!

I'm gonna try this right now, since I have all the ingredients. Thanks!

[Muka]

^^^^ :rolleyes:

[The Old Man]

inch26, on Sep 4 2006, 05:26 PM, said:

rice pudding. the best comfort food, bar none. Dont skimp either, go for the Ambrossia.

These are all cheap, easy and quick to make, and also healthy.

Since when was rice pudding healthy? All that cream and milk?

However, I'll give it to you 'cause rice pudding is nice.

[Marcia]

Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Ingredients:
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped, fresh basil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
2 small eggplants
1/2 cup cream cheese, low-fat whipped, or goat cheese
4 pieces of focaccia or other good quality bread, sliced in half, lengthwise
2/3 cup spinach, washed and dried
4 slices of tomato

For the eggplant:
Preheat the grill.
Mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the basil together. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2" slices. Brush the slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
Grill the eggplant slices until they become soft in the center, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
For the sandwiches:
Mix the cheese, the remaining teaspoon of basil, salt and pepper together. Set aside.
Spread 4 halves of bread with the cheese mixture, then top with the spinach or arugula, a slice of tomato and a few slices of eggplant. Place the other half of the bread on top.

[Hendrik]

I just made some vanilla pudding. Gotta start somewhere.

It tastes rather good.

[Nova]

Hendrik, you gotta get a slow cooker. In the morning before you depart for class, throw in a chunk of beef, add a few potatoes and carrots, and add 2 cups of beef consomme. Let it cook for 8 hours and when you come home, you have a complete meal. You can make anything in a slow cooker - ribs, chili, soup, etc. And best of all, it requires no effort and you only have a single pot to clean. When in uni, a slow cooker is indispensable.

[Hendrik]

3dsound, on Sep 6 2006, 01:01 AM, said:

One word: ramen

windows?

[Katrien]

I'm a vegetarian and these are a couple things I like to cook:

Toast ciabatta with mozarella and tomatoes:

-take a couple of slices ciabatta bread and grill them in the oven (200 °C) for about 5 minutes
-take the grilled ciabatta en rubb some garlic on it
-put some mozarella and tomatoes on top together with some olive oil and oregano
-put the ciabatta back under the grill till the mozarella is melted

pasta and vegetables

-cook some pasta, eg farvalle
-veggies: carrot, peppers (yellow, red, green), onion, mushrooms
-take a "wok pan" and put some olive oil in it
-put the veggies in the wok pan and let them steam for about 10 minutes, give it a good stir from time to time
-put some herbs together with the veggies: garlic, basil, a little bit of ginger (if you like), some sea salt (or just the regular salt)
-when the vegetables are ready you take a little bit of concentrated tomato puree and mix it with the vegetables
-then you take the pasta and mix it with the vegetable mix
-let it rest for half an hour
-you can put some cheese on top of the pasta if you like

[Veronica Dreadful]

3dsound, on Sep 5 2006, 04:01 PM, said:

One word: ramen

Cup O Noodle OWNS ramen.
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