Come Over to My Place This Valentines

With the day that’s all about hearts and the color red right around the corner, it can seem hard to know what to get your significant others, friends, and loved ones while living in the dorms. While CVS chocolates and flowers can make the cut, why not do something that shows that person what they mean to you? Here’s some easy low-maintenance treats you can make in the dorm or small living quarters, without having to buy tons of ingredients or equipment!

Appetizers for Two, Please: If you need something simple to entertain guests or that special someone, puff pastry with an assortment of fillings will do the trick. All of these items can be bought and put together quickly. You can also use ingredients that are within season to fill the puff pastry, such as mushrooms, onions, or apples! Use this recipe as a guide, but don’t feel afraid to be creative with this appetizer as welll, https://www.southernliving.com/fig-pecan-brie-bites-6833033.

Carbs with a Twist: I think we all know that Italian dishes scream romance. Just think about the places couples go on first dates, anniversaries, and especially on February 14th. While it can seem intimidating making a Valentine’s day dinner, pasta is not only filling, but also very customizable. By adding pesto and tomatoes or cheese and pepper, you can create a filling dish just from a few ingredients. Try this easy one-pot pasta recipe, https://frommybowl.com/easy-one-pot-pasta/#tasty-recipes-7343-jump-target.

 You can never go Wrong with Chocolate Covered Strawberries: A staple around this time of year, what’s better than the classic chocolate covered strawberry? Not only can you customize the flavors, by using milk, dark, or white chocolate, but this is an easy low budget option. Here’s an easy way to make, and customize this dessert, https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/gourmet-chocolate-covered-strawberries/.