We are all finally back on the Domain, and are eager to start our classes, and get back into the swing of things. The weather is also taking some getting use to, in comparison to last semester. This winter season calls for warm comfort food to make us feel more at home, and happy on the inside. Check out these simple, microwavable, winter meals for some ideas!
Snack on some applesauce
Combine three medium-sized, diced, peeled Fuji apples, 1/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the covered mixture for roughly 8 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Smash the apples with a fork until they are of an apple sauce consistency. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for a nice decoration, and enjoy!
Bake a potato
Grab a regular, Russet potato and some toppings like butter, cheese, chives, sour cream, bacon bits, and picante sauce from the Pig. Grab a small container of olive oil too. Cover your potato with olive oil, and place it in the microwave (uncovered) for approximately 13 minutes, or until it is tender, and easily cut into with a knife. Once your potato is done, you can top it off however you like!
"Fry" some bacon
Grab six slices of bacon and tuck them in a bed of paper towels - placing two sheets on top and two sheets below the bacon. Microwave on a plate for roughly 5 minutes, or until cooked. Enjoy the taste and the smell of fresh bacon in no time with the easy trick!
Warm your syrup for your toasted waffles
Place your syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the syrup in 15-second intervals, and check in between each to make sure it is the proper consistency. Use Aunt Jemima's syrup with any flavored Kashi waffle for the perfect breakfast.
Melt some chocolate for a fondue night
Pick out your favorite flavor of chocolate - white, milk, dark, semisweet, etc. Cut up the block of chocolate, or pour the chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Add butter, if needed, and microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals. Stir in between each interval, making sure that the chocolate is smooth and silky. Dip potato chips, pretzels, berries, marshmallows, cookies (Oreos), bananas, popcorn, or even candied fruit into your chocolate - the options are endless.
There are many ways to use your microwave this winter season. Consider buying an indoor s'mores maker for those especially chilly nights with your friends. Enjoy!
