5 Awesome & Simple Microwave Oven Secret Recipes for students!

We know how life outside home feels like, whether you are on a vacation, staying away from home, business trips, renting a place, and so on so forth. Cooking can be a hassle at times. It seems that some students have to deal with the incredibly punishing nature of such situation. Yes, we could have instant noodles, but here are some awesome and simple food you can cook yourself!

Contrary to myth, cooking with a microwave is not unhealthy at all. If anything, it's probably healthier, because all of the recipes below do not use ingredients like oil, and there is a guarantee that no bacteria will survive the cooking process. Bear in mind that the time given for each step is a rough estimation, and depending on the power of the microwave.

So, let's start micro-waving!

Mixed Veggies

We'll start off with the simplest recipe on the list. This is a simple dish that can be prepared with any number of different vegetables, and takes a short time to cook too.

Ingredients

1.             Carrots (sliced, thin and long) & other assorted green vegetables

2.             Button mushrooms (chopped)

3.             Half a large onion (finely chopped)

4.             Butter (1 tablespoon)

5.             Salt

6.             Pepper

7.             Water

Melt the butter in the microwave first, in a bowl, for approximately 30 to 45 seconds (full power). Place carrots and mushrooms in a scattered layer on the melted butter, with the onions evenly spread out and layered throughout the vegetables. Add a dash of salt and pepper for flavor (adjust according to preference). Place a cup of water inside the microwave next to the bowl. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes. Stir the vegetables and mix them up. Microwave for another 1.5 minutes. Now you're ready to go!

Roasted Chicken

Sounds almost too god to be true, right? Well, no, it isn't. It really is possible for you to have roast chicken with just a microwave. After all, students deserve the best in nutrition, don't they?

Ingredients

1.             One whole chicken

2.             1 packet of 45g French onion soup mix

3.             One microwave oven bag with elastic band / ziplock

This is really simple. Take the chicken, drain out all of the excess fluid in the cavities. Take the French onion soup mix and cover the whole chicken with it. Once the entire chicken has been covered with ALL of the soup mix, then put the chicken in the microwave bag, and microwave for 18 minutes on full power. Job done – Roast Chicken!

Tefal "Reflet" Cookware Range Launch at KDU!

Tefal has been well known over the years of its high quality cookware collections. This time around, Tefal launched its latest range of its cookware collection called "Reflet". Reflet is a French word, which also means reflection in English. This range is exclusively for Parkson via its signature Shop.Collect.Redeem program. The launch was also co-hosted by KDU's School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (SHTCA). The launch took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 26th June 2012. 

The Reflet range is made in France, comprises of 8 different models of frying pans, wokpans, saucepans and stewpots. All are induction compatible cookware suitable for the modern yet trendy homes. 

KDU Zakka Workshop- Everyone is a Creative Entrepreneur

Recently, KDU School of Communication and Creative Arts has taken an interest in Japanese zakka culture, bringing the interest from local arts bazaar scene into the institution. On June 16, the “Stitch Your Own Notebook” workshop kicked off the series of zakka events, aiming to turn arts, hobbies, skills and interests into an ever possible entrepreneurship.

The given materials used in book-stitching

With a strong group of 30 participants made up of zakka enthusiasts from different background – students, educators, homemakers and other professions, they learned the aesthetic of kettle stitching taught by local renowned zakka maker, Samsiah Jendol of Little Syam.

Heroes of Newerth Tournament by KDU UC Game Club!

KDU University College’s official Game Club (KDUGC) recently organized the KDUGC Amateur-Only Heroes of Newerth Tournament held at BlitZone Cybercafe, Damansara Jaya on the 16th and 17th of June 2012 (Saturday & Sunday). Event Marshall for the day was KDUGC president Ian Cheong and members of the KDUGC committee members.

2 days MAKEOVER with the Amber Chia Academy!

5 lucky students from the KDU Entertainment Arts had the chance to undergo a makeover by the Amber Chia Academy. This plays an important role for the performing arts students as they need to be well groomed in order for them to be on stage plays, TV, or even performances. First impression always counts, be it during interviews, meetings, or even during business presentations. This time around, the Amber Chia Academy, which consists of 4 main important people, Supermodel Amber Chia herself, Catwalk Guru, Benjamin Toong, professional make-up artist, Jil Yong and fashion stylist, Swing. Tagged along in this event were also the Mass Communication students where they get the chance to experience and cover the event. 

A little session with the top 2% students who won the Murdoch University Award!

We are proud to announce that two KDU University College students have won the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Commendation Award for Academic Excellence from Murdoch University, Australia. Both of the girls pursued their Bachelor of Commerce, major in Accounting and minor in Business Law. Click HERE to read more.

This time around, we managed to catch them and have a little chit-chat session with them. Let's get up close and personal with Grace Goh and Roxzanne Rakhee!

Be in Control- Walk the Line!

There is a fine line between indulgence and excessiveness when it comes to alcohol consumption.  Teenagers especially, have the tendency to drink and drive or drink over the limit. This time around, Pernod Ricard Malaysia and KDU University College organized the “Walk the Line” event to raise awareness on the importance of limitations on alcohol intakes.

"Walk The Line" is Pernod Ricard’s Corporate Social Responsibility campaign to promote awareness  on responsible drinking. Pernod Ricard is a French multinational company that produces distilled beverages. The company also owns prominent brands in the liquor industry.

Hosted by the famous local stand-up comedian; Douglas Lim, whose sense of humour proves to be infectious. Students of KDU University College played their part in this campaign where it is mainly targeted to the youth. Dr. Tan Hui Leng (Acting Vice-Chancellor of KDU University College), delivered the opening speech; insisting sternly against the dangerously common activities of driving while not being in a sober state as well as highlighting Pernod Ricard’s campaign objective.

British Council IELTS Scholarships 2012 - Application Deadline 30 June 2012

Greetings from the British Council and Happy New Year 2012!

A good news to share with you as a start of 2012 – We are pleased to announce that the British Council IELTS Scholarships 2012 are now open for application. A total of RM50,000 is awarded to five Malaysians who are pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in an higher educational institution in Malaysia or overseas that recognises IELTS as an entry requirement in 2012 (In 2011, we only offered to overseas universities).  Two scholarships will be awarded exclusively for students who are applying for a university in Australia and the United States.

To be eligible, the applicant should comply with the following minimum requirements:

·       be a Malaysian citizen

·       begin undergraduate or postgraduate study in Malaysia or overseas in 2012

·       attend a higher education institution that accepts IELTS as part of the admissions requirements

·       have taken the most recent IELTS test with a British Council IELTS Centre

·       have taken the test from 1 January 2012 onwards

·       have a valid IELTS score, with a minimum overall band score of 6.5

·       be able to provide an acceptance letter from the attending institution by 31 July 2012

Application deadline: 30 June 2012

We are currently preparing the necessary printed materials and we will send to your office once they are ready. Meanwhile, the information is available on the British Council Malaysia Homepage.

KDU UC Business Students Win Top Murdoch University Award!

From left: Dr.Tan Hui Leng (Acting Vice Chancellor, KDU University College), Prof.Khoo Kay Kim (Chancellor, KDU University College, Roxzanne and Grace Goh) .Grace Goh and Roxzanne Manohran amongst the top 2% students across all Murdoch campuses worldwide!

Some management gurus refer to two specific dimensions to define quality – performance quality and conformance quality. Performance quality is often associated with operational superiority. Conformance quality is the consistency in reproducing the same quality results repeatedly in a reliable and dependable manner. If such are the measures of quality then KDU UC can indeed claim to be an institution of outstanding quality.