Simple and delicious recipes suitable for hostel boys

 When it comes to cooking in a hostel, it's often best to focus on recipes that are easy, quick, and require minimal ingredients and equipment. Here are five simple and delicious recipes suitable for hostel boys:

1. 1. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio:

   • Ingredients:

     • Spaghetti
     • Olive oil
     • Garlic (minced)
     • Red pepper flakes (optional)
     • Fresh parsley (chopped)
     • Salt and pepper to taste

   • Instructions:

     1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
     2. In a pan, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until golden. Add red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
     3. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the garlic-infused oil.
     4. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with chopped parsley.
     5. 
        

2. 2.Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice:

   • Ingredients:

     • Mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, etc.)
     • Cooked rice
     • Soy sauce
     • Garlic (minced)
     • Ginger (grated)
     • Vegetable oil

   • Instructions:

     1. Stir-fry mixed vegetables in a pan with vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger.
     2. Add cooked rice to the vegetables.
     3. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss until well combined.
     4. 
        

3. 3.Egg Fried Rice:

   • Ingredients:

     • Cooked rice
     • Eggs
     • Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
     • Soy sauce
     • Sesame oil (optional)
     • Green onions (chopped)

   • Instructions:

     1. Scramble eggs in a pan, add mixed vegetables.
     2. Add cooked rice and stir-fry.
     3. Season with soy sauce and optional sesame oil.
     4. Garnish with chopped green onions.
     5. 
        

4. 4. Chickpea Salad:

   • Ingredients:

     • Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
     • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
     • Cucumber (diced)
     • Red onion (finely chopped)
     • Feta cheese (optional)
     • Olive oil
     • Lemon juice
     • Salt and pepper to taste

   • Instructions:

     1. Combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl.
     2. Add crumbled feta cheese if desired.
     3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
     4. Season with salt and pepper.
     5. 
        

5. 5.Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich:

   • Ingredients:

     • Bread slices
     • Peanut butter
     • Banana (sliced)
     • Honey (optional)

   • Instructions:

     1. Spread peanut butter on one side of each bread slice.
     2. Place banana slices on one slice and drizzle with honey if desired.
     3. Top with the second slice to make a sandwich.

These recipes are designed to be easy to prepare with minimal equipment, making them ideal for hostel cooking. Adjust the quantities based on your preferences and the number of servings you need.