Breaking the mold of milk and cereal for dinner
College cafeterias can be quite redundant after a while. Soon it all becomes the same, all of it from the salad bar to the casserole dish that you’ve always been too afraid to try. Though there are plenty of staple items that could be used to create wonderful works of cooking art, you decide to play it safe and go for the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I know this story all too well. But no longer will I lower my eating standards to these satisfactory breakfast foods (and you shouldn’t either)! Here are four helpful hints on turning your traditional college meal into a delectable feast.
Imagine you are Picasso… In the kitchen
1. Go for the greens. We’ve all seen the salad bar. We pass it every day to get to the other entree items. But have you ever noticed the wonders of the salad bar? There is crisp green romaine lettuce, savory dressings and a myriad of things to put on top, from cucumbers to craisins. So turn a boring green salad into a masterpiece, while adding oven roasted chicken to the top and hip bumping Julia Child like you were her best friend.
2. Know all of what is being served. By taking a trip around the cafeteria before grabbing anything, you can get a good idea of what foods, from different areas, might work well together. Mix and match different items to fit the foods you like most.
3. Spice (and sauce) up your life. Combining different sauces and spices to top off your culinary masterpiece is essential. When the flavors of the cafeteria become, or already are, bland they will need an extra kick to keep you from getting bored.
4. Be patient. What I’ve found is that the longer lines have the better food. Don’t settle for the burger and fries when you’re so hungry that you’ll eat anything in sight. Be patient! The gourmet dishes almost always taste better, and are better for you too!
