Every student has those busy days when you have to grab a protein bar for a breakfast on the go and you skip lunch for a last minute cram session in the library. By the time you get home at the end of the day, you’re tired, you’re hungry and Easy Mac just isn’t gonna cut it. Luckily for you, these satisfying and flavorful dinners take minimal time and effort.
1. Rosemary Balsamic Chicken
Photo by Mackenzie Barth
An easy recipe for a classy dinner, because you deserve it.
2. Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
Photo by Andrea Kang
Domino’s guarantees delivery in 30 minutes or less. We guarantee a much tastier option in half the time.
3. Pizadilla
Photo by Trissa Gurney
Or merge your pizza with a quesadilla. Domino’s can’t do that.
4. Southwest Burgers
Photo by Bonnie Wu
Is there anything more satisfying than a big, beefy burger at the end of the day?
5. Turkey Burgers
Photo by Rachel Davis
Maybe a turkey burger, if you’re not a beef eater.
6. Spinach, Feta and Almond Orzo
Photo by Kathleen Lee
Or some cheesy orzo, if you’re not a meat eater.
7. Baked Salmon
Photo by Yonatan Soler
This recipe boasts being the the easiest salmon ever.
8. Brown Sugar Salmon
Photo by Laura Palladino
But, then again, so does this one. I guess you’ll have to try both to find out.
9. Arugula, Brie and Mushroom Pasta
Photo by Judy Holtz
Sometimes you really just need a carb fix.
10. Tortellini Soup
Photo by Caroline Grew
And sometimes you need to put those carbs into a warm and comforting bowl of soup.
11. Gazpacho
Photo by Piril Dobrucali
Or go for something cool and fresh.
12. Ram n’ Cheese
Photo by Caroline Liu
Can’t decide between Easy Mac and Instant Ramen? You don’t have to.
13. Cacio e Pepe
Photo by Andrew Seah
Or instead you can pretend you and your ramen are really fancy.
14. Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese
Photo by Emily Bloch
Add some fruit into your diet… alongside some cheese, of course. I hear it’s life-changing.
15. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Photo by Theo Lee
You only need 5 ingredients for this recipe, which is basically just liquid cheese—just what you need after a tough day.
Now that we’ve covered dinner, how about some dessert?