10 Dorm-Friendly Friendsgiving Recipes
10 Dorm-Friendly Friendsgiving Recipes
Looking for quick and easy Thanksgiving recipes that can be made from the comfort of your mini-microwave? We’ve got you covered.
Although it is difficult to Gordon Ramsay–it-up in your dorm room with just a micro-fridge and microwave, you can still do better than the classic “boy dinner” that we all know from social media. So, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to refine our microwaving skills. Here is a list of Thanksgiving recipes that will elevate your cooking skills to “mediocre chef”– I’m just being realistic here. Prerequisites: patience, and a podcast to accompany your microwaving journey. Soft skills learned from the recipes: problem-solving, empathy, creativity, and leadership. Overall, it’s a well-rounded experience. Now, you better host a Friendsgiving!
“Easy Thanksgiving Turkey”
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey. Now, let’s not set off the smoke alarm but it is possible to cook turkey straight out of the microwave. Check it out:
Ingredients:
- Turkey breast
- Salt
- Pepper
- Water
Recipe courtesy of the Food Network.
Buttery Green Beans
Add some clean eating to your Friendsgiving meal with green beans. How can you say no to some buttery veggies?
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of green beans
- Pinch of salt & pepper to taste
- 1 ½ tablespoons of butter
Serves 4 (Recipe courtesy of Two Kooks.)
Five Ingredient Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients:
- 12 ounce bag of cranberries
- ¾ cup of water
- ¼ cup of fresh orange juice
- ¾ cup of brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of orange zest
Serves 6 (Recipe courtesy of Sally’s Baking Recipes).
Cornbread Stuffing
Not going to lie, this recipe requires more time and ingredients than others. Personally, as a college student, I would never go to the market and buy thyme leaves—it’ll probably taste the same anyways. But, this is a Thanksgiving staple that you cannot go without.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 4 ounces raw breakfast sausage
- ½ cup chicken or turkey broth
- 5 cups of cubed stale cornbread
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 large egg
Serves 3 (Recipe courtesy of Food Network.)
Apple Pie in a Mug
Here’s a fun treat that doesn’t require much cleaning. All you need to do is finally wash your mugs (that you probably never use anyway). Now, you can make some microwavable apple pie straight from your dorm room microwave. The photo is deceiving because it probably won’t turn out like that (sorry)—or maybe it will? At the end of the day, it’ll still be yummy.
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 4 graham crackers
- 12 red cinnamon candies (optional)
- 2 small cubes of sharp cheddar (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon for dusting
Two servings (Recipe courtesy of food.com.)
Not a fan of the traditional Thanksgiving cuisine or you don’t celebrate the holiday? We’ve also got you covered. Being an international student during Thanksgiving can make you miss your home even more—I myself have my family thousands of miles away. Eating your favorite home meal can help you feel connected to your family even though they may not be physically present.
Easy Korean Bibimbap
If you can enjoy airplane bibimbap, you can try this out. A simple microwavable bibimbap can give you a taste of what you’ve been missing.
Ingredients:
- Microwavable rice
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon of sesame oil
- 4 button mushrooms, halved
- 1 small carrot
- 1 spring onion
- ½ teaspoon of gochujang
- ¼ teaspoon of sesame seed
- A sheet of cling film
Single serving (Recipe courtesy of Life of Geekery.)
Mi Goreng Ramen
This recipe is the best place to start for someone who wants to elevate their packaged Ramen skills. After all, holiday breaks are the best time to refine your cooking skills.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 packet Mi Goreng
- 2 mushrooms
- 1 baby carrot
- Small handful of baby spinach
Single serving (Recipe courtesy of Brendon The Smiling Chef.)
“Fried” Rice
Fried rice is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s a great dish for those who have friends with dietary restrictions—there are so many ways to adjust the ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Microwavable rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 strips bacon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of fresh scallion
Single serving (Recipe courtesy of Tasty)
Cheesy Chili Taco Dip
This cheesy chili dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion and doubles as every cheese-lovers dream. Best of all? There are only three ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 15 ounce can of chili
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Single serving (Recipe courtesy of Dorm Room Cook.)
Shakshuka
Shakshuka can be served for any meal, making it an easy option whether you’re having your friends over at noon or seven o’clock at night.
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
Single serving (Recipe courtesy of The Kitchn)
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