Cooking Methods
Cooking Methods
Different Cooking Methods It seems like the information is always about what to eat, but not necessary how to prepare it. Buying the right foods is useless if one does not know how to cook them. Consider these options for basic cooking methods. . .
Grilling While college life may not be conducive to cooking on a full-size grill, a small George Foreman Grill will work just fine. Try grilling: Meat Fish Asparagus or bell peppers Quesadillas Panini
Roasting Using the oven has become an underrated cooking method. Simply putting a meal on a baking sheet and setting it in the oven or toaster oven can create a flavorful, crisp meal. Try roasting: Butternut squash Chicken Potatoes Cauliflower
Crockpot With a busy workload, convenience is key for cooking methods. With crockpot recipes, meals can be assembled in the morning and be ready to eat at dinner time without any babysitting. Try putting these in the crockpot:
Chicken and potatoes Dried beans Rolled oats Soups or chili
Microwave The Microwave is often overlooked for cooking anything besides TV dinners. Consider using this method for quick steaming. Try microwaving:
Fresh vegetables Minute rice Single portion desserts
For questions, contact MSU Team Dietitian, Natalie Allen, at [email protected].
Crockpot Recipe Chicken Fajitas This recipe is a great weeknight dinner. Throw all the ingredients in the morning and smell the Mexican flavor by dinner time!
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 red, orange and green bell peppers 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 package fajita seasoning mix
For serving: whole wheat tortilla, cilantro, salsa, cheese
Nutritional Information (without tortillas)
Calories: 112g Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 16g
1. Pour half of the canned tomatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker and spread into an even layer. Top with What to do… half of the peppers and half of the onions. Sprinkle garlic in. Top with chicken breasts. 2. Evenly sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over chicken breasts then flip chicken and sprinkle remainder. Top with remaining half of the tomatoes, then layer in remaining peppers and onions. 3. Cover and cook on HIGH heat 3-4 hours or LOW heat for 6-8 hours until chicken has cooked through and veggies are tender. Remove chicken and cut into strips or shred. Remove excess broth in crockpot, then assemble into tortilla.
Source: All Recipes 2
Different Cooking Methods It seems like the information is always about what to eat, but not necessary how to prepare it. Buying the right foods is useless if one does not know how to cook them. Consider these options for basic cooking methods. . .
Grilling While college life may not be conducive to cooking on a full-size grill, a small George Foreman Grill will work just fine. Try grilling: Meat Fish Asparagus or bell peppers Quesadillas Panini
Roasting Using the oven has become an underrated cooking method. Simply putting a meal on a baking sheet and setting it in the oven or toaster oven can create a flavorful, crisp meal. Try roasting: Butternut squash Chicken Potatoes Cauliflower
Crockpot With a busy workload, convenience is key for cooking methods. With crockpot recipes, meals can be assembled in the morning and be ready to eat at dinner time without any babysitting. Try putting these in the crockpot:
Chicken and potatoes Dried beans Rolled oats Soups or chili
Microwave The Microwave is often overlooked for cooking anything besides TV dinners. Consider using this method for quick steaming. Try microwaving:
Fresh vegetables Minute rice Single portion desserts
For questions, contact MSU Team Dietitian, Natalie Allen, at [email protected].
Crockpot Recipe Chicken Fajitas This recipe is a great weeknight dinner. Throw all the ingredients in the morning and smell the Mexican flavor by dinner time!
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 red, orange and green bell peppers 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 package fajita seasoning mix
For serving: whole wheat tortilla, cilantro, salsa, cheese
Nutritional Information (without tortillas)
Calories: 112g Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 16g
1. Pour half of the canned tomatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker and spread into an even layer. Top with What to do… half of the peppers and half of the onions. Sprinkle garlic in. Top with chicken breasts. 2. Evenly sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over chicken breasts then flip chicken and sprinkle remainder. Top with remaining half of the tomatoes, then layer in remaining peppers and onions. 3. Cover and cook on HIGH heat 3-4 hours or LOW heat for 6-8 hours until chicken has cooked through and veggies are tender. Remove chicken and cut into strips or shred. Remove excess broth in crockpot, then assemble into tortilla.
Source: All Recipes 2
