College and Cook

You walk into your kitchen at the end of a long day and the smell of crisp bacon and seasoned shrimp wafts through the air. You’re staring at a bowl of warm creamy polenta, lined with lemon juice and fresh herbs. This is a meal: It is a culinary adventure that brings the core of Italian comfort food to your queens but does not leave the home. So let me take you through this … [Read more...]

If you can never get your wild rice properly cooked (neither mushy nor al dente), then you probably should be paying attention. You have arrived at the right place if you want a fool-proof approach to achieving this yummy grain today every time. How to cook wild rice in a rice cooker is easy and almost guaranteed to work. Perfect for the gourmet, the college student, and anyone … [Read more...]

A hand blender, stick blender, or immersion blender, these devices have become essential for many kitchens as you are well aware by now. No matter if you are an experienced chef or a beginner, this versatile gadget will allow you to blend, puree and even chop in an easy and fast manner with minimal cleaning effort. This is your one-stop guide, whether you've recently bought … [Read more...]

If you love yogurt but find the idea of making it yourself too scary, you are in for a special treat. Guess whatYou can make probiotic rich (depending on which culture you use) yogurt with your bread machine. That appliance on your counter that does a lot more than bake bread; well it can also do the work of making fresh, nutritious yogurt at home! In this guide, I will take … [Read more...]

A crunchy, golden-brown grilled cheese with melty, stretchy cheese is comforting the world over. We love it, kids of all ages love it, it's perfect for busy weeknights and for lazy weekends. However, did you know you can achieve that cheesy perfection without a stovetop? Believe it or not though, you can actually make your favorite grilled cheese in no time at all with a trusty … [Read more...]