PETA2 // College // Recipes for the Hung-Over (or Just Plain Lazy)

Writer's Note: Passing out sucks and is likely to encourage others to draw funny things on you. Please drink responsibly (that means nobody under 21 … unless you're in Canada).

We've all been in the situation where getting out of bed just doesn't seem like a reasonable request. In this scenario, cooking can become quite a chore. However, that shouldn't mean you are left to eating nothing but ramen noodles. As much as we love Chinese-inspired noodle dishes here at peta2, most will agree that they can lose their flair after the 143rd time in a row. Rest assured, though—there is hope. Here are some delicious (and cheap) recipes that even a semi-conscious college kid can put together!

Vegan French Toast

4-5 Tbsp. flour
2 cups vanilla soy milk
3 tsp. sugar
Dash of cinnamon
Bread slices (preferably thick Texas toast)
As much powdered sugar as you like

Mix the flour, soy milk, sugar, and cinnamon to form a batter. Dip the bread in the batter and fry in a lightly greased pan until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and pour on the syrup. Voilà!

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Strawberry Smoothie (for Those Damn 8 a.m. Classes)

1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen banana chunks
½ to 1 cup apple juice or soy milk

Place all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Throw it in a cup and off you go!

Serves: 1
Preparation time: 3 minutes

Nuked Frank and Beans

1 15-oz. can beans
1 pkg. vegetarian hot dogs (we like Yves or Tofurky brands)
Your favorite BBQ sauce

Open up the can of beans and wash them in the sink. Chop up the "hot dogs" into bite-sized pieces. Combine the beans and weenies in a bowl, pour BBQ sauce over them, and mix well. Pop it in the microwave until hot. Enjoy!

Serves: 3
Preparation time: 5 minutes

Pizza Bagels That Cure the Munchies

1 plain bagel
Your favorite tomato sauce
Slices of vegan cheese (we like Follow Your Heart brand)
A dash of oregano (if you're fancy)

Set the oven to 400°F. Slice the bagel in half, slop on the sauce, and top with the "cheese" and oregano. Pop it in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until you can't wait anymore.

Serves: 1 or 2
Preparation time: 5 minutes

Slop Sloppy Joes

1 can vegetarian baked beans
½ cup vegan burger crumbles
Hamburger buns

It's not rocket science, folks. Cook the beans and crumbles in an oiled pan, stirring until hot. Throw it in a bun, and you've got lunch (or breakfast)!

Serves: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Late-Night Burritos

1 15-oz. can black beans, drained
¼ cup salsa
1 cup cooked brown rice (microwaveable)
4 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced

Combine the beans, salsa, and rice in a saucepan and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a skillet, heat a tortilla until warm and soft, then throw the bean mixture into it. Top with lettuce, tomato, and more salsa, if you like. Roll up the tortilla and eat. Olé!

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Chocolate Pudding (It's What's for Dinner!)

1 ½ cups soy or rice milk
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ tsp. vanilla extract

In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the vanilla extract. Whisking rapidly, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in the vanilla and pour into serving dishes. Chill and serve.

Serves: 2
Preparation time: 5 minutes (plus chilling time)

For those of you who are microwave-impaired (can't afford one), here are a few ideas to get you through the day:

Breakfast Parfait