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6 Quick & Easy Oven-less Recipes

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Kenyon chapter.

1.) Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

A crowd favorite, rarely is anyone not in the mood for a warm grilled cheese. Cheap as can be and quick to make, this meal can be made with just a frying pan, a stovetop and a microwave. Grab your favorite bread and cheese, slap them together and let the magic happen.

Here’s how: http://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe-gifs

2.) Quick and Easy Breakfast

Sometimes there’s really nothing better than tucking into a fully cooked breakfast, and it’s easier than you think. Eggs are easy any way you make them: scrambled and fried are the most popular, but poaching is simpler than you’d think. Pancake mix is inexpensive and can be spiced up with chocolate or toffee chips. Grab some sausage links or bacon for protein and you have a full meal ahead of you. You’ll need a few small bowls for mixing, butter to grease a pan and a spatula for flipping.

Here’s how: http://www.allyou.com/food/family-meals/cooked-eggs OR http://allrecipes.com/howto/tips-for-better-pancakes/

3.) Pesto Pasta with Chicken or Shrimp

Jarred pesto is almost always delicious despite it not being totally fresh, and boiling pasta is simple and fast. Grab some frozen shrimp and dunk them in boiling water for a short time, or get some chicken cutlets and pan fry them and you have a filling, delectable meal. Linguine, fettuccine or spaghetti pasta is best here. You’ll also need some olive oil and salt and pepper for taste.

Here’s how: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pesto-pasta-with-chicken/

4.) Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

This is an amazing recipe that is so instantly gratifying it will give you chills. This recipe literally only requires 5 ingredients, and it can be accomplished with only a microwave. You’ll need is butter, chocolate chips, peanut butter, pretzels and powdered sugar. These thick and rich chocolate peanut butter masterpieces will be gone just hours after you whip them up!

Here’s how: http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/07/02/no-bake-reeses-peanut-butter…

5.) Rice Krispie Treats

Almost instantly gratifying, these ooey gooey treats can be whipped up and devoured in less than half an hour! You will not be able to stop yourself from licking your fingers when making these heavenly little crispy squares.

Here’s how: http://www.food.com/recipe/the-original-rice-krispies-treats-squares-96111

6.) Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Want a little bit of a heartier meal? This is exactly what you’re looking for. Delicious and vegetarian to boot, this filling entrée is sure to be a hit. These nutritious little bites of heaven will have your guests asking for seconds!

Here’s how: http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/cvck-black-bean-corn-soft-tacos-recipe

 

Ally Bruschi is a senior political science major at Kenyon College. She spent this past summer interning as a writer with both The Daily Meal, a digital media group  dedicated to "all things food and drink" and The Borgen Project, a non-profit organization that partners with U.S. policymakers to alleviate global poverty. Before entering the "real world" of jobs, however, Ally spent many summers as a counselor at an all-girls summer camp in Vermont, aka the most wonderful place on earth. A good book, a jar of peanut butter, a well-crafted Spotify playlist, and a lazy dog could get her through even the worst of days.