For those days when you’re craving something that’s not on the menu at the Hub, try something new: make a dish from scratch! Purchase students in the residence halls, don’t fear: you don’t need a fancy kitchen to make great tasting food – all you need is a microwave! Put that MicroFridge to good use – it’s not just for making popcorn anymore.
In this column I plan on sharing easy recipes with you, along with ingredient lists, helpful tips, and step-by-step instructions. All of these recipes are prepared and taste-tested before they’re posted, so they’re guaranteed to be good. (I plan on testing out vegetarian and vegan dishes too!)
So have some fun with friends and try out a recipe or two. Give Micro-Cooking a try and remember: just because you have a small kitchen, doesn’t mean you’re limited in your possibilities! Happy cooking!
This Week: CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Whether or not you decide to have a Valentine this year, you deserve something sweet! This year, instead of buying a heart-shaped box of chocolates at the drugstore, try making something homemade. This chocolate fudge is super easy and really addicting. Love it.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
For this dish, you’ll need:
- A microwave-safe bowl
- A glass dish
- A spoon
Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14-oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Marshmallows, or any other add-ins
Method:
- Wash your hands before handling food!
- In a bowl, add the chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk.
- Microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes. Remove and stir the melted chips. If needed, microwave a minute more or until it is easy to combine.
- Stir in marshmallows or any add-ins (nuts or dried fruit would be particularly good!).
- Pour the mixture into the glass dish, spreading evenly along the bottom.
- Cover and chill at least two hours, or until set.
- To serve, cut into squares.