Fun ideas for the college cook

There are nights when fast food and takeout aren’t going to cut it. These nights call for a little creativity and a whole lot of fun. Grab a few friends and go shopping, then get ready for some cooking fun with these quick and fun appetizers.

Fried mozzarella balls
It doesn’t take a deep fryer to make these delicious little friends.

Ingredients
2 eggs
1 medium block of soft mozzarella
Flour for coating
Peanut oil

Method
Take the mozzarella and eggs and combine them in a food processor. With a spoon, make small rounds and roll into the flour, coating each ball thoroughly. In a large pan, bring one to two inches of peanut oil to high heat. Take a slotted spoon and place a mozzarella ball on the spoon and place it into the oil. Be careful not to splash the oil on yourself, as it is very hot. Let the mozzarella balls cook until browned to your liking. Use the slotted spoon to remove the mozzarella balls and place them on a paper towel. Wait until cool and enjoy!

Polenta and bell peppers

Ingredients
1 package pre-cooked polenta, sliced in 1/8-inch sections
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
Feta cheese, cubed
Olive oil
Crushed black pepper

Method
In a large pan, drizzle olive oil and add sliced peppers and grill. Add the sliced polenta circles and cook until browned to your liking. Spoon the polenta onto a serving plate and top with peppers. Garnish with feta cheese and crushed black pepper.