29 Recipes Every Millennial Should Know

Spoon University
May 09, 2015

You’re in the real world now. That means it’s time to cook like the young professional you are. If you’re clueless and without any cookbooks, have no fear. Cooking is easier than you think, and you can whip up some gourmet meals in no time. Spoon University is here to help with easy recipes that’ll seamlessly transition you into the real world.

1. Gourmet French Fries: French fries are a hard-to-resist American staple, but this recipe takes French fries to a whole new level — beyond your basic ketchup and fries combination. Add them as a side to any main dish for instant impressive points. (Photo via Chelsea Hawk)

2. Glammed-Up Popcorn: There’s more to life than microwave popcorn. Homemade popcorn is a lot easier than you’d expect. It only takes five minutes, and there’s a lot more room for customization (Nutella popcorn, anyone?). Kick back after an impossible day and treat yourself. (Photo via Andrea Kang)

3. Spaghetti Sauce: Ditch those grocery store jars of spaghetti sauce and make your own with fresh, wholesome ingredients. You can make it in a skillet or let the slow cooker do all the work. (Photo via Judy Holtz)

4. Truffles: Truffles are a simple, decadent dessert for when you’re in a treat-yo’self mood. This raspberry truffle recipe is simple and only requires three ingredients. Give them as a gift or keep all the truffles to yourself. You do you. (Photo by Hana Ezaldein)

5. Donuts: You’ll stop going to Dunkin’ Donuts forever once you realize how easy it is to make donuts at home. You can spice these up by adding your own toppings and glazes. (Photo via Phoebe Melnick)

6. Cheese Bread: Cheese bread is perfect for almost any time of day (when is it not a good time for cheese?). Pair cheese bread with coffee, like they do in Brazil, and you’re good to go. (Photo via Alina Polishuk)

7. Granola: Granola is a great easy-to-carry snack and a perfect healthy treat at work. Make granola yourself and customize it to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients. Munch on it at your desk or save it for lunch break. (Photo via Parsa Lotfi)

8. Sushirrito: This sushirrito is a fun spin on classic sushi, and it’s incredibly easy to bring to work. Just wrap it in parchment paper and you’re good to go. Bonus: It’s healthy and only takes 15 minutes. (Photo via Lily Lou)

9. Molten Chocolate Cake: A perfect cure for your chocolate cravings, it’s sweet, decadent and fluffy, and it’s perfect for a night in with friends or a dinner date, or all to yourself. (Photo via Helena Lin)

1o. Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes: What do you do when two amazing things combine to form something even better? Of course, you make a ton of them. These red wine chocolate cupcakes take cupcakes to a whole new level, satisfying both your inner child and adult. (Photo via Caty Schnack)

11. Honeydew Mojito: We’re not doctors here, but we do know that the vitamin C in lime juice helps you fight stress, while honeydew keeps you hydrated. (Photo via Christin Urso)

12. Salad That You Actually Enjoy: Many people dread salads, but those who do just haven’t found “the one” yet. Learn how to make your own salad from scratch and customize it with your own mix-ins and dressings. Wrap it up and take it to work for a healthy lunch. (Photo via Katherine Martinelli)

13. Shrub: Shrub is a fun and delicious cocktail element that you can make with only five ingredients. It can be made hot or cold. Either way, it’s delicious. (Photo via Julia Murphy)

14. Homemade Whipped Cream: Who doesn’t love whipped cream? And who doesn’t love whipped cream when it only takes one minute and six seconds and three ingredients to make? Use it on everything, from fruit and cupcakes to ice cream and more. (Photo via Marissa Arnett)

15. Pork Chops: Pork chops are an American classic, perfect for those nights when you’re unsure what to have for dinner. Add a few roasted vegetables or a side salad, and you’re good for the night. (Photo via Hannah Lin)

16. Better Pancakes: Just because you’re an adult now doesn’t mean you can’t make some delicious pancakes. The best part about growing up is that you get to try all the different flavors and get to use as much whipped cream as you want to top your pancakes. (Photo via Malia Hu)

17. Classic Carbonara: Carbonara is what you should make when you’re low on ingredients. You only need seven ingredients, and you probably have most of them in your cupboard already. Just put them together in a pan and you have elegant Italian on the cheap. (Photo via Lucy Rubin)

18. Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies From Scratch: A classic treat get an upgrade with these mocha chocolate chip cookies. More caffeine = more energy = more productivity = more reasons to make these. (Photo via Framed Cooks)

19. Raspberry Mojito: It’s almost summer, the season of fruity drinks. Mojitos are so perfect for celebrating the weather that you’ll forget you still have to work. (Photo via Vedika Luthra)

20. Burger: Ditch the McDonald’s and start making this Southwest Burger. It spices up the classic hamburger by adding hot sauce and a few other spices. Plus, it’s probably healthier than fast food burgers. (Photo via Bonnie Wu)

21. Huevos Rancheros: Huevos Rancheros paired with sangria is one of the best hangover cures you can make. It’s fast, customizable and cheap. Plus, it’s great for drunchin’. (Photo via Gabby Phi)

22. Shakshuka: Shakshuka will warm you up on a cold winter day. It’s a one-pot recipe, so you will not have to worry about washing dishes. (Photo via Yair Sakols)

23. Risotto: When you get tired of eating pasta, make risotto. It’s easy to put together and there are tons of different variations: spinach and mushroom, beet and barley or just the classic. (Photo via Vedika Luthra)

24. Homemade Ice Cream: Ice cream is probably one of the most delicious desserts you can make for any season (especially summer). It gets way better when you can customize it and make your own flavors (no ice cream machine needed). Peanut Butter Oreo Fudge Swirl, anyone? (Photo via Vedika Luthra)

25. Cheesecake: Cheesecake is sure to impress anyone (who doesn’t love cheesecake?), and for the lazy, there are always no-bake cheesecakes. (Photo via Allie Dang)

26. BBQ Ribs: With so many different variations (coffee, brown sugar, Italian, margarita), you’ll never get tired of some think juicy ribs. And with this recipe, there’s no grilling required. (Photo via Rafi Letzter)

27. Hair of the Dog: This festive spiked peppermint hot chocolate will help you bear the winter cold (and your terrible hangover). (Photo via Andrea Kang)

28. Mason Jar Salad: They’re fun, portable and healthy. (Photo via Bernard Wen)

29. Flaky Pie Dough: Pie crusts are the best part of the pie, so don’t depend on store-bought versions. Make your own with five ingredients (one of them is water) in under 10 minutes. (Video via Karina Myrtil)

Do you have any other must-know recipes? Let us know in the comments!

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Going Nuts For This $4 “Girl Dinner” Find

Girl dinner lovers, it's time to listen up. Trader Joe’s just dropped a delicious $4 item that’s worthy of upgrading all your snacky meals, and shoppers are literally drooling over it – myself included.

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Trader Joe’s brand-new Caesar Salad Dip features everything you love about Caesar salad, but, of course, in dip form: Caesar-seasoned sour cream, mayonnaise, anchovy paste, Parmesan cheese, and finely shredded Romaine lettuce are included in the mix. Cravings hitting yet? Mine surely are!

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Tj’s fan account @trader_joes_treasure_hunt recently shared the Caesar Salad Dip with their followers, and they immediately swarmed to the comment section to sound off about its sheer greatness.

“Yessss please!!!” someone commented. “Cannot wait!👏”

"I just bought and tried👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ," one commenter wrote. "10/10 perfect dip for veggies or even in a wrap! tzatziki consistency with the PERFECT caesar flavor.😩"

“Sheeeeesh,” another exclaimed. “It’s like they made this for me.”

“This with a fry and Diet Coke??” one more person said. “THE girl dinner. 👏🏻”

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This “satisfyingly savory, captivatingly creamy, and remarkably rich” Trader Joe’s dip is the perfect pairing for chicken nuggets, lunch wraps, grinder sandwiches, crackers, and everything in between. Trader Joe's even noted that it's a "game-changer" for game days and cocktail parties. Time to dip in!

Aside from your personal girl dinner needs, the Caesar Salad Dip is the ideal creamy snack to share during the holiday season – include it in your next charcuterie spread!

The Trader Joe’s Caesar Salad Dip goes for just $3.69 at your local TJ's grocery store. You can find it amongst my other dippable faves like their Truffle Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip! If you're a Caesar fanatic, you've absolutely got to give it a try before it sells out.

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Sorry 'Landman' Fans, [SPOILER] Didn't Make It Out Of The Finale Alive

Landman fans, how we feeling? The first season of Taylor Sheridan's new drama came to a close on January 12 with the season finale, "The Crumbs of Hope," and it provided viewers with plenty of to think about as tensions between the cartel and M-Tex Oil came to a head — and one character suffered a potentially-fatal medical emergency.

Here's everything you need to know about the Landman season finale, including THAT (potential) character death.

What happens in the last episode of Landman?

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The last episode of Landman opens after Monty's (Jon Hamm) ruptured aortic aneurysm in episode 9 lands him in the hospital for a heart transplant...if they can find a new heart in time. (I'm getting flashbacks to Dan's heart transplant catastrophe in One Tree Hill). But based on the fact Monty flatlines and Cami (Demi Moore) and their daughters cry over his bed, things aren't looking hopeful.

Meanwhile, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) takes over as M-Tex Oil president, and as he works on smoothing things over between the cartel and the oil company, he gets kidnapped by the cartel, who also blow up an oil tank and drive a nail into Tommy's leg for good measure. But just when it looks like Tommy might meet his end, cartel leader Galino (Andy Garcia) wipes out the other members and helps him escape.

Billy Bob and Andy have actually been friends for awhile, but this is the first time they've acted onscreen together! "Andy is such a great guy and great actor, and when we did those scenes at the end of the last episode, it felt so good, because we kind of had us two old veterans going head to head,” Billy Bob Thornton told Variety. “It was quite an experience, and I have to say every moment of it felt real. Tommy’s dealing with someone now who is really smart. The other guys were hired to work for him, but now Tommy’s talking to the man himself. There are advantages and disadvantages to that. Since he is so smart, who knows what Tommy is going to get tricked into?”

How did Landman end last night?

Landman season 1 ends with Tommy returning home with a proposition (er, more like a friendly demand) from Galino that the oil business and the cartel become allies. After all, the cartel's interested in taking part in the industry — and seeing what it has to offer.

“The cartel and the oil industry are kind of these odd neighbors living side by side in West Texas,” co-creator Christian Wallace tells Variety. “Now Andy’s character is thinking he is going to make a change and utilize that proximity in a way that could benefit him.”

Hopefully Paramount+ greenlights Landman season 2 so we can see just what happens between Galino and Tommy in the future...and if Monty makes it out of the hospital alive.

What did you think about the Landman finale? If you're a Taylor Sheridan fan who's still reeling from those final moments — and the Yellowstone finale — check out 17 TV Shows Yellowstone Fans Should Watch Next.

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15 Filling Winter Salads That Count As Comfort Food

Salad isn't known as being a winter comfort food, but seasonal produce like persimmons, squash and pomegranate make *perfect* salad toppings this time of year. After indulging in holiday goodies for the last few weeks (months?), your body will be craving a nutrient-dense lunch or dinner this winter. Stay healthy and keep your immunity up by getting your veggie servings in for the day with these filling and delicious winter salads.

Quick and Easy Winter Salad Recipes We'll Be Making This Month

Harvest Cranberry, Persimmon and Burrata Salad

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If you’ve never had a persimmon, get yourself to the farmers’ market and buy some this weekend. Kind of like an apple, they’re sweet and crisp and pair perfectly with creamy burrata (but let’s be real… what doesn’t pair perfectly with burrata?).

Warm Quinoa, Kale and Squash Salad With Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

The Green Life

This salad features delicata squash, which is about to become your new favorite veggie. And you don’t need to peel it, which makes this salad a super convenient dinner tonight.

Herbed Kale Salad With Persimmon, Pomegranate and Maple-Cumin Dressing

The Bojourn Gourmet

If kale salad isn’t your jam, this recipe will change your mind. You can sub out the herbs for whatever you may have left over in your fridge to make this totally customizable.

Bourbon Roasted Pear Salad With Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts

The Suburban Soapbox

This salad will make up for every disappointing salad you have ever ordered or eaten. Pears are roasted with bourbon and brown sugar and then tossed with leafy greens, blue cheese and sweet, crunchy candied walnuts for a perfect holiday salad.

Candied Hazelnut, Kale, Apple and Bacon Salad

Self Proclaimed Foodie

This salad is next-level with its mix of textures and flavors. On Sunday, mix the kale and apple with the dressing and you’ll have lunch ready for the entire week.

Harvest Salad With Pomegranate Allspice Dressing

The View from Great Island

This salad makes a beautiful accompaniment to heavier dishes. The pomegranate dressing is fresh and tangy and pairs perfectly with creamy gorgonzola and sweet acorn squash.

Winter Kale Salad With Almond Butter Dressing

In It 4 the Long Run

You only need six ingredients for this winter salad. It's easy enough to double or triple for a get-together and healthy enough to get all your veggies for the day.

Roasted Butternut Squash Fall Kale Salad

Emilie Eats

Who said salads have to be greens-based? Take advantage of the bounty of winter squash at the market this time of year and make this drool-worthy salad for dinner this week.

Baby Kale Salad With Oranges, Pomegranate and Maple-Tahini Dressing

Can You Stay for Dinner?

This salad packs a nutritional punch that can't be beat. It's delicious too!

Roasted Mushroom and Romaine Salad

Cookin' Canuck

Super-simple ingredients make this comfort salad a go-to for busy weeknights. The mushrooms are tossed with olive oil, rosemary and garlic and then roasted for an earthy bite. Get your vitamin B fix and a powerful antioxidant called selenium, which helps to support the immune system. (via Cookin' Canuck)

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad

Two Peas and Their Pod

You *need* to make this potato salad right now. You’ll give the summer barbecue favorite an even yummier upgrade with sweet potatoes, feta cheese and pomegranates.

Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad With Apple, Gorgonzola + Candied Pecans

Ambitious Kitchen

The best part about kale salads is they get better the longer they sit in dressing. If you’re hosting a dinner party, this salad is the great starter for that very reason.

Brussels Sprout Salad With Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and “Fried” Goat Cheese

Coley Cooks

Brussels sprouts may have gotten a bad rap in the past, but they are the *it* veggie this winter. The goat cheese is rolled in bread crumbs and baked to make this salad feel extra special while still being ultra healthy.

Twelve Superfoods Salad 

Averie Cooks

Winter reminds us of the hunting and gathering period that often occurs right before this time so our minds immediately thought of this superfoods salad. It has sunflower seeds, walnuts, edamame, kale, blueberries, grapes, olive oil and more in it, making it the perfect replenishing meal.

Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad With Rosemary Cider Vinaigrette 

The Original Dish

Satisfy your taste bud's desire for something that fulls robust and earthy this fall. This is one of those yummy winter salad recipes that's going to give you a bit of caramelized and spicy flavor so you'll almost feel like you're not eating something that's on the healthier side.

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'A Simple Favor 2' Director Has The Best Response To Rumors Blake Lively Delayed The Film

It Ends With Us has quickly become the most memorable movie of Blake Lively's career after rumors of drama between her and costar & director Justin Baldonimorphed into a full-on legal battle. And after the feud was uncovered, the internet has spiraled over what Blake Lively's relationships with her other costars are like — and whether what's happening behind the scenes of her movies are going to delay them. Well, A Simple Favor 2 director Paul Feig had the perfect response to rumors that another feud between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick caused Amazon to shelve the movie.

Here's exactly what A Simple Favor 2 director Paul Feig had to say about Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively's relationship.

Paul Feig offers a very promising update on 'A Simple Favor 2'

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When a viral tweet claimed that Amazon had indefinitely delayed A Simple Favor 2 because of a feud between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, director Paul Feig stepped in to clear up the rumors.

"Despite glowing test screenings, Blake Lively’s refusal to promote—amid her messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni—and growing tensions with Anna Kendrick have derailed the sequel," X user Eric B tweeted on January 10. "Anna is furious. Paul Feig is disappointed. Hollywood is in shock. This isn’t just a movie—it’s an implosion."

"This is total BS. Sorry," Feig said in his retweet that same day. "The movie is finished and coming out soon. Don’t believe anything you read on social media these days."

And Anna Kendrick says reuniting with Blake Lively was "lovely."

Anna Kendrick also spilled on reuniting with Blake Lively, claiming that working together felt "a little bit like riding a bike."

"She lives on the East Coast, I live on the West Coast, so we don't get to see each other often," she told PEOPLE. "But it was lovely, and I think that those characters have such weird chemistry that it's so fun to just get the gang back together."

We don't know many details about the plot just yet but we do know it involves a destination wedding — and Blake Lively's Emily in a very fancy wedding dress. Stephanie and Emily "head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman," according to the movie's synopsis (via People). "Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square."

Sign me up!

Check out The Best Blake Lively Movies to get ready for A Simple Favor 2.

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Here's What Hit '90s Show You Should Rewatch Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Are you anxiously waiting for new TV shows to debut this year? Me too, particularly Meghan Markle's series With Love, Megan (January 15). But, we at Brit + Co have the perfect buffer that'll hold you over — revisiting the '90s.

Instead of trying to cram the likes of Dawson's Creek or Sex and the City into one weekend, we have the best show you should watch based on your zodiac! We've already made cozy plans to curl up with a cute blanket from T.J. Maxx so we can watch endless reruns of the shows associated with our signs, and we hope you join us!

Scroll to find the '90s show that perfectly matches your zodiac sign!

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Aries (March 21 - April 19): Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Bold, fearless, and always ready for a fight, Aries will love Buffy's courageous spirit and kick-ass attitude. She's got all the makings of a fire sign who means business.

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Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Friends

Taureans appreciate stability and comfort. Friends offers warm, familiar characters and a cozy, sitcom vibe. If you really want to tap into this vibe, call your besties and have an impromptu watch party!

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Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Felicity

Curious and ever-changing, Geminis will relate to Felicity's journey of self-discovery and her endless quest for knowledge. There's also the inevitable complicated relationship Felicity has with Ben and Noel that's hard to resist.

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Moesha

Cancerians are nurturing and empathetic. They'll connect with Moesha's family-oriented values and emotional depth. Though she didn't get everything right, Moesha always tried to remedy things whenever they went wrong — just like a true Cancer.

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Leo (July 23 - August 22): Beverly Hills, 90210

Leos love the spotlight and drama. 90210 delivers glamorous characters, high-stakes situations, and plenty of over-the-top moments.

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Virgo (August 23 - September 22): The X-Files

Virgos are analytical and detail-oriented. The X-Files offers a perfect blend of mystery, science, and a touch of the paranormal. What's not to love?

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Libra (September 23 - October 22): Sex and the City

Libras appreciate beauty, balance, and social connections. Sex and the City explores love, friendship, and fashion in a stylish and sophisticated way.

P.S. We won't be shocked if some of you discover you're more of a 'Charlotte' than a 'Carrie.'

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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Charmed

Intense and passionate, Scorpios will be drawn to the supernatural world of the Charmed Ones, filled with dark magic and powerful sisterhood.

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Adventurous and optimistic, Sagittarians will enjoy the Fresh Prince's witty humor, vibrant personality, and knack for getting into trouble.

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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Dawson’s Creek

Ambitious and disciplined, Capricorns will appreciate Dawson's intellectual pursuits and the show's exploration of complex relationships and coming-of-age themes.

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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Daria

Quirky and independent, Aquarians will identify with Daria's unique perspective and her ability to see through societal norms. It's also not surprising that Daria has what some call a 'black cat' personality because Aquarians can have a dry sense of humor that's borderline sarcastic.

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Dreamy and imaginative, Pisces will love Sabrina's magical adventures and her ability to navigate the challenges of adolescence with a touch of magic.

Revisit your weekly horoscope to see if our predictions for your zodiac came true this week!

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