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Peanut Chicken Ramen – Your Way!

November 11, 2025November 28, 20252 Comments

More flavor than Ramen made with a seasoning packet...and a lot more interesting to eat too!

Ground Beef Meal Plan

1-Week Ground Beef Meal Plan: For Students

September 24, 2025November 25, 2025Leave a comment

Are you staring at giant pack of ground beef and thinking, “What do I even do with this?” You’re not alone. Here’s a simple meal plan to turn one pack into a week’s worth of meals—without eating the same thing every night.

Cheap Fast Delicious

Easy 5-Ingredient Sloppy Joe Recipe (Multiple Meal Ideas)

September 15, 2025November 28, 20251 Comment

This simple Sloppy Joe filling doubles as pasta sauce, nacho topping, or lettuce wrap. One recipe, endless options in under 20 minutes.

Ready in 10 Minutes!

Easy Tex-Mex Egg Sandwich: Leftover Makeover

September 14, 2025November 25, 20258 Comments

No wasted leftovers here—this Tex-Mex Egg Sandwich is the fastest way to turn last night’s taco meat into today’s breakfast or dinner.

Menu: Taco Tuesday Option B

Student-Friendly Egg Roll In a Bowl: Skip Taco Tuesday

September 9, 2025November 25, 2025Leave a comment

Skip Taco Tuesday and try Egg Roll in a Bowl—quick, budget-friendly, and way better than seasoning packet ground meat.”

Herb-Licious

Chimichurri on a What? You’re Gonna Want to Try This!

July 11, 2025November 25, 2025Leave a comment

A fresh twist on comfort food: Chimichurri sauce as a topping for your summer eats! This easy, freezer-friendly recipe is perfect for students looking to upgrade their summer meals with bold, herby flavor.

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Cook Well From Day One - And Beyond!

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