kaitlyn krasselt — crumbs…
The stereotypical college diet is characterized by ramen noodles, mac ‘n’ cheese and dining hall takeout. As students, we forget how much we miss home until we no longer have our mommies to cook for us and are forced to consume, day-in and day-out, the dining hall dishes that often lack variety and are sometimes unidentifiable. A home-cooked meal sounds like the greatest gift in the world, and with a little creativity, might not be too far out of reach for dorm-based culinary adventurers. 
Here are a few recipes for a delectable evening of dorm cooking.
FIVE-MINUTE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE
You’ll need
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (Microwave Safe)
Then what?
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well.
Add the egg and mix.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract. Mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 4 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug.
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
First published in the April 2012 edition of Blot.
CUTLINE: philip vukelich | blot