[ The Healthy College Cookbook by Nimetz, Alexandra ( Author ) Jan-2009 Paperback ]

by Alexandra Nimetz

For nearly a decade, The Healthy College Cookbook has offered time-pressed, budget-crunched students a simple way to enjoy home cooking in their own small apartment kitchens or even dorm rooms. Written by students for students, the book offers hundreds of simple, healthful alternatives to dreary cafeteria fare. The first edition was so successful it returned to print 17 times.

Now, this best-selling cookbook has been revised, expanded, and enlivened for a new generation of students. One hundred brand-new recipes have been added to the old favorites, including expanded breakfast options, recipes for the ever-popular George Foreman Grill, new smoothie creations, and pizza toppings for storebought crusts, English muffins, and pita bases. Recipes require only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. The book is packed with vegetarian options, and every recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Most can be prepared in less time than it takes to order pizza.

Most college students are new to cooking, and The Healthy College Cookbook contains a wealth of information and tips for the novice. It explains cooking terms, describes common spices, and offers basic, sensible advice on stocking a kitchen with equipment and food staples.

The book isn't just for novices, however. Even the most discerning young palates will appreciate zesty Garlic Green Beans with Tofu or lively Mandarin-Mint Salad. These recipes are so quick, so inexpensive, and so delicious that they're bound to become dinner party favorites, years past graduation.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Reference, Culinary

Paperback

First published January 5, 1999

Reviews

[Kristen Barenthaler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly not quite what I expected, but it had a lot of recipes I can see being easy for college kids. I also liked that it listed when a recipe was egg or dairy free or vegetarian to make it easier for flipping through to certain recipes.

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

According to who?

[Jennifer Canterbury · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a must-have book for any person in college, or with a busy lifestyle. It has a lot of great recipes scaled down to one or two servings.

[leena_abate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first cookbook and kept me from starving (or ODing on Mac n Cheese) during grad school and my first few months of post-grad life. After that, I got kind of sick of it, to be honest. There are better cookbooks out there and this one doesn't have a ton of recipes, so I made most of the ones that sounded good to me.

This book is terrific for those who are new to cooking and don't have a fully stocked pantry already (emphasis on that last bit...the authors of this cookbook are good at keeping the ingredient count down, so you can gradually acquire pantry ingredients instead of having to buy them all at once and go broke).

If you're already a semi decent cook, keep looking, though...

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great! The recipes in here are super simple and the ingredients cheap. This was a perfect cookbook when I was in college and I still use it now! I mostly stuck with the appetizer section, the bean dip to be specific. People rave about how good it is. I haven't made a bad recipe from this book. Highly recommended for anyone looking for any or all of the requirements listed in the title.

[Selena Pigoni · Rating 3 out of 5]

While certainly achieving its claims to be quick, cheap, and easy, this cookbook is a little disappointing in that there are no pictures of the food they talk about, and for me, nothing looked particularly appetizing in it, but that could also be because I couldn't see anything.

The intro to cooking they give you, though, is good for new cooks. It explains a bunch of cooking terms, gives you a rundown of what any kitchen needs, and demystifies the kitchen in general.

[Jared · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a graduate student on a tight budget, and I found many of these recipes helpful and even pretty good. It even provides advice on how to stock your kitchen with the bare essentials. It has been a helpful resource, and has helped me steer away from resorting to fast food (for the most part). On the negative side, it does not have pictures.

[Susan Howson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first cookbook. It seems kind of slim and unexciting (no pictures, really) at first, but the recipes are fun and interesting. Also cheap and healthy (for the most part). I force people I know who want to get into the cooking biz to get this book. They get excited about it. OR ELSE.

[Mark Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delicious, and healthy recipes. It is too bad that there are no photos in here, but the recipes are good enough that they are easy to follow and to make well! So far the English Muffin Sundaes were amazing for breakfast. Can't wait to make some of the other meals!

[Ginger · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a good, basic book for someone just starting out. There are a lot of good suggestions, and the authors keep cost in mind. The recipes are basic and could be made by just about anyone. This book is what it says it is.

[Lu]

just ok

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely well-designed, and most of the recipes are satisfying and practical. I'm just worried how useful it will be now that my kitchen is fully equipped.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great intro to cooking and going off to college present. It covers the basics while helping make better cooks. For good cooks or new.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good beginning cookbook. I'm going to give it to my son who just moved into an apartment.

[Naomie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's quite interesting and useful!

[Colleen Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mine is titled: The On-Your-Own Cookbook: Quick, Easy, Cheap & Healthy.