DORM CHEF

Rayan Moukadden & Zainab Tajamul Rauf


Mastering dorm life is all about survival skills, especially in the kitchen. Let's upgrade your dorm cooking game with four easy recipes to impress your friends.

Welcome to the culinary haven for dormitory dwellers! As an international student deeply immersed in dorm living, I’ve mastered the art of crafting delicious meals with minimal resources. Here, I’m excited to share four easy recipes that have become staples in my dorm kitchen, from hearty breakfasts to quick snacks, each highlighting how simple ingredients can yield flavorful results with a touch of creativity. Join me in transforming dormitory kitchens into hubs of culinary innovation, where ordinary meals become extraordinary dining experiences. Let’s inspire fellow students to embrace their inner chef and explore the endless possibilities of dormitory cooking. Together, let’s revel in the joy of culinary creation and savor the satisfaction of wholesome homemade meals that nourish both body and soul.













İLLÜSTRASYON: Rayan Moukkaddem, 2024.
ILLUSTRATION: Rayan Moukkaddem, 2024.











BreAkFAst Avocado Toast
BreAKfAsT Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt andw pepper to taste
- Sliced tomato
- Red pepper flakes
- Fried egg

Instructions:
1. Mash avocado until smooth.
2. Spread mashed avocado on toast and drizzle
with olive oil.
3. Season with salt and pepp
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (any type)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: 
    fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter
Instructions:
1. Mix oats, milk, chia seeds, honey/maple syrup,
vanilla extract, and salt in a jar.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or
overnight.
3. Stir oats in the morning.
4. Add desired toppings like fruit, nuts, or peanut
LunCh Pasta SaladDInNer Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. pasta
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:
1. Cook pasta and rinse with cold water.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
3. Toss with Italian dressing.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.



Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- Salt, pepper
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tbsp oil


Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup flour
 





BReakFast
Instructions:
1. Cook chicken; set aside.
2. Stir-fry broccoli, mushrooms.
3. Mix garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar,
broth, flour.
4. Pour sauce over veggies, simmer.
5. Add chicken, simmer until thickened.
6. Serve hot. Enjoy!

   

İLLÜSTRASYON: Rayan Moukkaddem, 2024.
ILLUSTRATION: Rayan Moukkaddem, 2024.