Fall equinox recipes

As college students, making intricate meals can sometimes be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Plus the fall equinox is coming up on Sept. 22, meaning this is a great time to incorporate festive fall flavors into meals this quarter. For simple and affordable autumnal recipes, keep reading. 

Mug recipes 

A trendy way to make some fall sweet treats is by microwaving various dessert recipes at the convenience of one mug. Consider trying a pumpkin cake mug recipe by Shelly via Cookies and Cups. With only five minutes of prep time, you can have a flavorful pumpkin cake with a handful of ingredients for a single serving. Click the button below for the pumpkin mug recipe. 

For additional fall mug recipes by Refinery 29, click the button below. 

One-pot or one-pan recipes

Another college-conscious option is a one-pot or one-pan recipe, where all ingredients are cooked together in one dish. Try out a sweet potato and sausage sheet pan meal by Elizabeth Lindemann via Bowl of Delicious. You can have a full fall meal with only sausage, sweet potatoes, oil, seasonings and over half an hour of cooking time! Click the button below for the recipe. 

Looking for other options? Click the button below for additional one-pan recipes from the HuffPost, including soups, vegan options and more.

Five-ingredient recipes 

If you prefer cooking with fewer ingredients to save you time or money, try making five-ingredient recipes; conveniently, many of these ingredients can be found at the UCLA Store Market. Consider this list of five-ingredient fall recipes from the Taste of Home that range from yummy dips and desserts to full meals via the button below. 

Happy cooking, Bruins!