Tired of the dining hall? Don’t like anything they offer? Why not get creative and make your own meals? Here’s five recipes that use the dining hall food to create delicious treats. So, let your inner chef and creativity shine! Bonus, all of these recipes allow you to skip those long lines at the hot meal stations!
1. Pizza Bagels: Instead of grabbing a slice of greasy pizza, why not create your own pizza bagel? Every dining hall on campus offers a wide selection of breads, and even gluten free bread! So, grab a bagel, spread on some marinara sauce (offered at the self-serve pasta station in Warren Towers) and sprinkle on some cheese (offered at the salad bar). Once you have topped the bagel with the marinara sauce and cheese, place the bagel in the microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
2. Peanut butter, banana, and Nutella sandwich: Who doesn’t love peanut butter, bananas and Nutella? Toast two slices of whole wheat toast. Layer each slice with peanut butter and Nutella. Then top one side of the bread with bananas. Assemble and enjoy!
3. Bruschetta: Toast two slices of bread in the toaster. Cut each slice into smaller sizes. Top each of the slices with tomatoes (found at the salad bar) and sprinkle olive oil and vinegar (found at the dressing station). You just made your own bruschetta in minutes!
4. Ice Cream Float: Need a study treat? Fill a cup with vanilla soft serve, then top with your favorite soda. Grab a spoon and enjoy!
5. Ice Cream Sandwiches: Don’t have time to sit down and enjoy a sundae? Well, why not make an ice cream sandwich? Take two cookies and place a little bit of soft-serve on one side of the cookies. Sandwich the ice cream with the other cookie. Roll the middle of the sandwich with chocolate chips, sprinkles, or M&M’s!
Warning, once you make these recipes, everyone is going to look at your plate with envy!