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Or, something like this, assuming it does all three sufficiently:
Multi-cooker

Is it possible you have a toaster oven? That might get you farther than a classic toaster that's shown above.

In my dorm I had a hot-pot, and you can do a lot with a hot pot. You can make ramen, and just about any asian noodle based soup as they cook really quickly and don't really need to be boiled. Also good for having around to make tea and coffee. I'd get a hot-pot, as they're relatively cheap, and having a way to make hot water will greatly increase your options.

Good question about whether it's a toaster oven or regular toaster. If it's a toaster oven, you're set. If regular, that could be a bit harder. If it's a regular toaster, you might want to try experimenting with small pasties. Sort of like hot-pockets, but home-made. You'd probably have to make them really thin to get in the toaster, but I could see this working pretty well if you thought it through. I've never done it, but if you perhaps par-baked them and then froze them before going up to the house, you'd have a bag of read-to-toast meals.

George Foreman grill. 20 bucks.

Don't leave home without it.

It's basically a panini machine.

Grilled salmon, burgers, chicken breast, steaks, asparagus, tomatoes, grilled cheese, etc., etc.

You can buy a butane powered burner at Asian markets if you want to go a step further. The can of butane comes with the unit. Very cheap, easy to use. Now you can boil pasta, make rice, stews, soups, etc.

I also second the crock pot.

for $10-$20 you can get an electric; plug-in-the wall burner.

you'd of course need to bring pots and such with you as well, for their kitchen probably has none.

you can alternatively cook meals in your regular kitchen, and maybe bring in a microwave for warming them up.

You could also try out toaster bags, which let you cook all sorts of things in a toaster:

http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/use_care/detail.jsp?productId=8739

In all seriousness, never forget nor underestimate the comfort and nourishment of beans on toast.

Also, is it really that strict: only a fridge and the small 2-slice toaster? Not even a coffee maker or an electric kettle?

You would almost be better off with a clothes iron than a little toaster. At least you could make hot sandwiches with that.

If you're into hands-on cooking during the week, though, Alton Brown totally covered this:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_32305,00.html

And just to be totally clear, you could probably use any number of semi-solid savory fillings. I just that his are both on the sweet/snacky side

If you're thinking about buying a burner, buy an electric fry pan instead. No pots and pans!
I'd get a rice cooker instead of a crock pot, but that's just me.

Or good butter, good cheese, dry sausage, salad things . . . tapenade, babaganoush/hummus etc

I think it all depends on how long you are staying there. If it's just a couple of months, I think you can get by with some of the food suggestions here, and possibly knowledge of some good, cheap, eats where you are staying. Winter is coming and there is nothing as comforting as a warm meal, even if it is out of a plastic to-go box.

If it's more than a couple of months prepare meals for yourself at home, make extra during the week or new the night before you leave. Hot plates/burners/foreman grills, may be nice products, but I don't think they are going to be useful for the amount of actual "cooking" you are realistically going to be comfortable doing in this space. Use a microwave or toaster oven, convenient for reheating to-go leftovers or meals from home. You could invest in one, as a cheap one would run you about $30-$40, but also consider just bringing one from home if you can, I know mine doesn't get alot of use.

I am a toaster oven girl myself, but again, realistically I think a microwave would better suit your needs in this situation. However, Amazon has this nifty combo coffee, toaster oven, grill? and I am sure it's fabulous (ahem) but for $45 it may be worth a look.

http://www.amazon.com/Kalorik-BSET1-Toaster-Grill-Coffee/dp/B000T3HRCM

I also 5th or 6th or whatever a crock pot. You can get a great preforming personal cooker (not just dipper) on Amazon if you are will to spend about $20. Don't forget you this little baby can be handy after your situation ends too, unlike an extra microwave. I use it all the time for personal soup and chili. It's small and stores easy.

http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-33015-1-5-Quart-Cooker/dp/B0002CA3C6/ref=pd_bbs_4/104-1351064-0446338?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1193896750&sr=8-4

I would prepare the ingredients for whatever you are making when you are home though, put them into a container or containers depending on the contents, and toss them in the morning you are planning to eat whatever it is your are making.

Again, don't stress with too much actual "cooking" here, it's probably just not going to be easy, much less worth the effort or expense in additional equipment if it's just yourself.

I think they must be expecting people to eat breakfast in and everything else out.

I second the Forman Grill. Post-apartment fire I lived in a hotel for months eating and cooking with just a mini fridge and a Forman Grill. This is also the time when those smiling cow cheese spreads became my best friend. Eat a lot of salads and a get some of those and some bread and you'll be a relatively happy camper! How do you make coffee though? Guh without that I would die. If you do have a coffee maker I suggest you check this out:
http://www.chow.com/stories/10461

I use an induction cooker every day. It is compact - a hotplate that heats really quickly and cools immediately.

My closing was pushed back and I had to stay in a gas-less apartment with only electric and a fridge. I got an electric burner and frying pan and was able to make some great creations with vegetables, noodles, pasta, and even some meats.

I had what I called a "hot plate" but what everyone else here is calling an electric burner and a single saucepan during college. I would routinely avoid eating cafeteria food by using it to prepare one-pot meals or even grill steaks.

The easiest meals to prepare in this setup all involved pasta though: Put the pasta on the boil, add veggies like broccoli when it's almost done if desired, then drain and toss with your choice of prepared sauce. If you vary the kinds of pastas (e.g., tortellini, gnocchi, plain old penne, etc.) and sauces you use, you'll be surprised at how varied a diet you can end up creating.

There are also tons of prepared or semi-prepared foods at Trader Joe's which would be great for this scenario - things like Indian meals including rice which don't need to be refrigerated can either be nuked or boiled in the bag, Pad Thai mixes that can definitely be made in a single pot and frozen burritos and dinners. And don't forget about good ol' canned soup - or my secret guilty pleasure, Easy Mac!

Ceviche!

Listen to renata. Ignore all the fools who don't understand the original question and want you to buy random appliances.

If you do happen to have a kettle, though, that gets you carbs like couscous and rice noodles, and protein like TVP and coddled eggs.

Its only the weekends, you don't need to buy any more appliances to eat well.

Try a toasted tomato and havarti sandwich with a fresh salad. If you make the dressing with olive oil and balsamic you can keep both items on a shelf, no refridgeration needed.

Good luck!