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: SCRAMBLED EGGS
It’s a new semester, and after a long winter break at home, it’s time to get used to waking up for classes again. One thing that helps wake me up in the mornings (and makes heading out to class a lot easier) is a good breakfast. On days that I feel too rushed to grab food at the Hub, I try to eat something in my dorm room. While it’s easy to grab a granola bar and call it a meal, making an actual breakfast can really be just as simple. With the aid of a few simple ingredients, you’re only two minutes away from scrambled eggs!
SCRAMBLED EGGS
For this dish, you’ll need:
- A fork.
- A microwave safe coffee mug.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- A splash of milk
- Salt and pepper, if desired
- Shredded cheese, if desired
Method:
- Wash your hands before handling food!
- Crack the eggs into the mug. Make sure you don’t get any shells in the mug, too!
- Add a splash of milk into the mug.
- Using the fork, whisk the egg yolks.
- Add salt, pepper, and/or cheese if you want.
- Microwave on high for a minute. The eggs will probably still be runny. If so, whisk up again with the fork.
- Microwave on high for another minute. The eggs will probably begin to rise in the cup. Whisk them with the fork, making sure no liquid remains. If there is still liquid in the cup, microwave a few more seconds. If not, grab some utensils and enjoy!
NOTE: Make sure the eggs are cooked thoroughly. You can get sick from eating raw eggs. Better to be safe than sorry!