WARNING:This dish may become highly addictive. Cook with caution and eat responsibly :~)

I just looked over the Sunday paper and saw the Target ads for all the adorable mix and match dorm room items.From comfy chairs, to throw pillows and desk organizers.

But you know one of the most important things your college bound kids need? 

They need to know how to COOK!

Now it is true that many will be moving into a dorm room with other students and they will have a meal card that makes living on their own..almost like living at home, but sooner than later it is going to happen. They are going to have to start fixing their own food.

You would be surprised that many students going off to college do not know how to do laundry let alone do basic cooking.
Have no fear. If one of your kids is leaving the nest, or if you are getting ready to move out on your own and feel a bit anxious about the whole meal and food thing. This recipe is a great place to start.

Prep time is only 10 minutes and cook time is only 5!

The other thing about a great bare bones recipe like this one is that you can add all your favorite foods to make it yours. Love sun dried tomatoes and pesto? BAM..you just came up with something unique.

Since you can add veggies and even diced meats into this, just think, one big mug of this and your dishes are at a minimal as well.

This is what Sarah and Zach of Heels and Grills has to say about this quick and easy recipe

This Cream Cheese Garlic Alfredo is super quick and easy to whip up and tastes better than any restaurant Alfredo I’ve ever had! Made from butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, cream, and Parmesan – it tastes so good.

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Quick Tip : I am always watching my calories, I try to substitute the cream for unflavored greek yogurt or half and half, but that is just my personal preference. See, I told you this was a great recipe for creating your favorite dish!

Recipe and Photo courtesy of Sarah and Zack at High Heels and Grills

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Not sure what to make for your picky Eaters? Fix This Classic and watch What Happens. 

There is nothing like sinking you fork into a plate of comfort food to just make whatever troubles you are having disappear.

Growing up, my mom made Mac and Cheese a lot. The home cooked creamy goodness was comfort food, even as a kid.

I didn’t know that Mac and Cheese were something people often made from a box until I was almost an adult. When I tried the artificial tasting cheese food dish I knew it was NOT the same dish my mom used to make.

While this recipe might be a little bit harder than boiling water and stirring a powdered mix into small macaroni, your family will thank you.

When I need a recipe that is basic and full of flavor I head to one of my favorite cooking resource, Rachel Ray.

Check out what Rachel Ray says about this cheesy standard.

“My mac and cheese gets extra richness from the milk, flour and butter sauce I make, also known as béchamel sauce.”  Rachel Ray

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Quick Tip: If you want to spice things up a bit, go ahead and add some chili powder or substitute some of the cheese or pepper jack cheese!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Rachel Ray

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