Cooking in a dorm may seem intimidating, especially with the limited space and lack of equipment. This list showcases the top 10 best pieces of equipment that you should own as a college student looking to cook in your dorm.

1. Minifridge – Essential for storing cold goods, and all the leftovers you will have!
2. Microwave – Your cooking appliance. It may not be a stove, but a microwave is much more versatile than you may think!
3. Tupperware – Plastic or glass will work, this will be how you prep your meals and store leftovers
4. Silverware – Ditch the disposable plastic ware and get a nice set of silverware
5. Chefs Knife – You don’t need a full knife block, but a proper chefs knife will last you years
6. Cutting Board – For when you need to prep, compact bamboo cutting boards are perfect for a small dorm
7. Trash Can – You may already have one for paper waste, but you will definitely want one for cooking
8. Plates – Gotta have something to eat off of!
9. Bowls – Good for soups, and boiling water for pasta
10. Cups – For drinks you don’t want in your water bottle