Everyone knows the best part of moving out is getting to eat whatever you want for any meal, right?
While this is true, and ice cream makes a delicious dinner substitute, there is no denying that moving out also means stepping up your cooking game for those times when you have company.
Whether it’s for your family, co-workers, or even friends, these quick and easy meals can trick anyone into thinking you’re a whiz in the kitchen.
1. MAC N’ CHEESE
Everyone’s favorite food, for any occasion, just took a very adult, mature twist. Slow cooking mac n’ cheese makes a classic kid’s lunch a respectable dinner everyone will love. With very easy preparations, this dish only commands 10 minutes to put together and left to slow cook. However, if you don’t have a slow cooker, there are alternative means using a non-stick pan and your regular oven.
2. CHICKEN FRANCESE
This classic dish may seem intimidating at first; a dish that is common for most any restaurant should be a little complicated, right? Absolutely not! With only a 20 minute preparation time followed by a 20 minute cook time, Chicken Francese is an easy way to wow whoever stops by; giving the illusion you are just as skilled as any restaurant chef.
3. SHRIMP SCAMPI
Seafood? A beginner recipe? Absolutely! 1 pound of peeled, deveined shrimp is all it takes. Another 10-minute prep recipe, Shrimp Scampi is only a step more advanced than many other pasta dishes and finishes in 30 minutes!
4. FRITTATA
Everybody loves brunch, and while the mimosas are always a crowd pleaser, artisan crafted breakfast is definitely the champion of brunch. This Frittata recipe is simple yet elegant; helping you stand out among the traditional scramble. It’s also a great, unique addition to any friend’s potluck!
5. CHEESESTEAKS
Let’s be real, even bros want to eat good meals. Done in 22 minutes, this fresh, warm dish is made to impress. This take on the classic, Philly Cheesesteak, is great for nights watching the game or your favorite show for viewing parties like Game of Thrones; which is good since “winter is coming”
— Richard Zarrilli, Jr.
Sources: Food Network