Cooking College Meals on the Cheap
This is such an expensive time for you and your family. One way you can help cut back on costs is to think outside of the menu when it comes to eating. In other words, you don’t have to waste precious money on restaurant tabs when you can whip up something to eat in your dorm or apartment for most days. Find the nearest grocery store and pick up the following:
1. Pasta with Sauce, Mac … Cheese, Ramen Noodles. Everybody love carbs, right? Let’s face it, you’re walking a lot more than you used to and you can probably use the energy anyway. These handy meals are easy to microwave and will warm you up on a cold day. With plenty of options in packaged ramen noodles, you could probably choose a different flavor every day and not get bored. Add some fruit and a little salad and you’ve got your nutritional bases covered.
2. Breakfast foods. Who said you can’t have cereal for dinner? Or waffles for lunch? Did you know you can scramble eggs in the microwave? The point is, most breakfast foods are easy on the wallet but go a long way in satisfaction. Forget popcorn at the movies too and put some dry cereal in a baggie to munch on instead.
3. Sandwich night. Some whole wheat bread and a package of deli meat will go a long way. It’s easy to get your vegetable fix in there too if you just pick up a tomato and a head of iceberg lettuce once a week. If you grow weary of ham or bologna, don’t forget that a can of tuna and some mayo can make enough tuna salad for a few sandwiches. Also, an egg sandwich is a delicious alternative to lunch meat.
4. Say goodbye to the delivery guy. Don’t order pizza unless it’s a special occasion. For day in and day out, frozen pizza is a fine alternative and you don’t have to tip anybody. Make sure you have plenty of canned parmesan cheese and, if you’re feeling especially health conscious, you can always chop and add some fresh vegetables.
The money you save on eating on the cheap can be better spent on other things. You can get your fill of good food on school breaks when your mother is cooking for you. Meanwhile, hang onto your money and pat yourself on the back for being so smart. Enjoy.
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