How to Create A Fancy Dinner At Your Dorm 

Are you planning to have a fancy dinner but do not have the finances to do so? Worry no more as there are ways you can experience this in the comfort of your own dormitory. All you need is a bit of imagination and a little bit of elbow grease. Here are some tips on how you can create a fancy dinner at a dorm.

Bring Out The Candles

Who would have thought candles can do so much in creating a fancy restaurant vibe. Turn off all the lights and position a couple of candles around your dorm room. Make sure to be careful when lighting up your candles, as you do not want to burn your dorm down. 

There are battery-operated candles too. Perhaps, that’s a better solution. 

Set Up The Table

One key feature of a fancy dinner is its simplicity which you can easily replicate in your dorm room. Before setting up your table, make sure you clear everything out and make your room nice and tidy. Drape a solid color cloth over a table, add some chairs, and there you have it, your own little fancy dinner table. 

Set Up The Mood

If you’ve ever been inside a fancy restaurant, the first thing you will hear is that smooth violin or piano playing in the background. Well, thanks to technology, you can have your own pianist and violinist in your dorm room. There are thousands of music available online, which you can play through your phone and Bluetooth speaker. 

Dress Up For The Occasion

If you want to get that full experience of eating a fancy dinner, why not step it up a notch and dress up for the occasion. Bring out that suit and evening dress to give that full vibe of eating in a fancy restaurant, minus the restaurant. It is an experience that you would remember for the rest of your lives.

Now that you have set up the place, it’s time to create the food. Here is a simple and fancy dinner recipe you can try, and it does not require any fancy kitchen equipment.

Paprika- Spiced Chicken with Lemon Yogurt And Crispy Potatoes

For this recipe, you would need the following ingredients

• 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast

• Two teaspoons smoked sweet paprika

• Salt

• Pepper

• Five tablespoons olive oil

• Two teaspoons dijon mustard

• One clove garlic

• One lemon Zested

• 1 lb fingerling potato

• ¾ cup yogurt

To make this dish follow the following steps.

• Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika, 

• On a separate dish and add one teaspoon of the mustard, two tablespoons of the oil, the garlic, and half the lemon zest.

• Add your mixture to the chicken breasts until it is fully coated, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.

• For the potatoes, add one tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fry until golden.

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high. Cook the chicken until golden brown, cooking each side for about 6 to 8 minutes.

• For the dip, combine the yogurt with the remaining one teaspoon mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

• Plate the chicken with potato wedges and yogurt.

For your dessert, you can try out this Froyo Fruit cups recipe.

As for the ingredients, you will be needing:

• Blueberries

• Raspberries

• 1 ½ cup yogurt

This dessert is easy to prepare. All it takes is five easy steps

1. Place a cupcake liner inside a cup

2. Put two tablespoons of yogurt into the liner and position it at the bottom.

3. Place the blueberries and raspberries on top.

4. Freeze for at least two hours.

5. Then Serve. Just don’t forget to remove the cupcake liners.

Now there you have it, your fancy dinner in your dorm. You can also have your choice of fine wine for that final touch. Just make sure to drink in moderation.

Even if you are still in college, do not limit yourself to the things that you can do. Do not rely solely on money as there are many ways you can experience the good things in life without spending too much. All it takes is a little bit of creativity and maybe a little help from your friends. Now, if cooking dinner is not your forte, then you can always resort to takeouts.