You had me at ramen

Remember when a night's success depended on whether you ended up eating instant ramen noodles at 3 in the morning?

Ah, college.

I always assumed that after graduation, I'd immediately enter the world of gourmet dinners. That belief came true, since I lived with my parents for two years post-graduation.

Then, I got my own place and immediately reverted to college eating habits.

You know the symptoms.

Frozen burritos. A dirty microwave. Perhaps a frighteningly large supply of Easy Mac.

I don't exactly enjoy how this lifestyle tastes. But financially, it's still the most convenient road for me.

Fortunately, Lifehacker has a comprehensive guide for mastering the art of low-effort cooking. You'll learn how to make (kind of) gourmet offerings using devices like a rice cooker and Foreman Grill.

And if those suggestions don't work, there's always instant ramen.

(If you've exited the realm of ramen, check out Dawn's blog for party-planning tips and more.)