Mini Pizzas
Slice an English muffin (or a bagel) in half and top with pizza sauce and grated cheese. Pop it in the microwave until the cheese melts (about a minute), and it's ready to go! Add pepperoni or other toppings.
Zesty Snack Crackers
Toss together one 12-ounce package of oyster crackers, one small package of dry ranch dressing mix (or your favorite seasonings), and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Gently stir several times, until the oil is absorbed. Mixture will dry in a couple of hours. This is good to eat alone or with soups.
Take-Along Trail Mix
This is great brain and energy food, perfect for study time! Combine one box of granola, one package of M&Ms, one package of yogurt chips, one small package of dried fruit (raisins or dried cherries), and a handful of your favorite nuts. Mix everything together and store in plastic sandwich bags or an airtight container. It will keep a long time—if you can keep your dorm friends from eating it all up!
No-Cook Popcorn Cake
Pop one bag of popcorn. Melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 package small marshmallows. Pour melted mixture over popcorn. Stir in 1 package of peanuts, pecans, or candy (like M&Ms). Mold everything into a pan and let it set.
Five-Minute Fudge
Great for holidays (or any time you need a chocolate fix). In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine 1 lb. powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 3 oz. cream cheese, 1 stick butter, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Try to keep all ingredients in the bottom of the bag. Knead ingredients until thoroughly mixed. The fudge is ready when a ball forms and ingredients pull away from the bag. Grab a spoon and eat it right out of the Ziploc!
Wanted: Your Recipes!
Do you have a favorite recipe that could be easily created in the dorm? Send it our way! If we find it yummy, it may just show up in our next edition of "The Dorm Room Diner." Along with your recipe, please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address (optional), grade in school or college, name of school or college. Send to: Dorm Treats, Campus Life, 465 Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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