Customer Reviews

THE HEALTHY COLLEGE COOKBOOK QUICK. CHEAP EASY

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There are so many delicious recipes in this book. I went through only half of it and I've flagged a bunch of recipes to try. The only thing I wish was different is that there were pictures. All the recipes are simple and don't involve anything too expensive. Perfect for the college student. Looking forward to starting to cook!

I bought this book my junior year of college after moving into my first apartment, and even though I'm on my third apartment, this is still my favorite cookbook.
I've tried dozens and dozens of recipes, and their delicious (and so simple!)
I brought this cookbook home over Christmas break this past year and made some of the dishes for my mom (who is an excellent cook), and she loved the cookbook so much, she has made it quite clear that this is what she wants for Mother's Day. So for the novice or the expert - anyone who likes delicious food that's easy and doesn't take all day to make, you'll love this book.

Favorites: Roasted red pepper and feta salad (pretty much the easiest and tastiest salad I've ever made), banana chocolate chip muffins (amazing every time), vegetable chili (mom made this three times while I was home for Christmas), twice baked potato and tomato-corn omlet. So good.

I bought this cookbook right after college and I still use it on a regular basis. It is stained, dog eared and broken at the spine now - I still love this book. I didn't think I could cook before this book, but because of Nimetz's book, I gained some self confidence and actually enjoy cooking. The recipes are quick, easy and healthy. My favorites are black beans and rice, carmelized onion w/ orzo, lazy pasta, black bean soup and sweet red pepper sauce.

Good intructions are given for even the easiest task, so you know you are doing it right, but not so much information that you get bored. Buy this book. Even if you are out of college.

Putting in 90-100 hour weeks during Graduate school, I needed a basic but comprehensive cookbook where the meals wouldn't take long, the ingredient list wasn't huge, but the meals would still be flavorful. I picked up this little gem. I can't even count how many times I've cooked my favorite recipes out of this book--Vegetarian Lasagna, Balsamic Chicken & Potatoes, the list goes on and on. This cookbook covers every meal item possible and gives you a great combination of classic and unique recipes that anyone can make. You don't have to be a BAD cook to get this book, the authors are sensitive to the fast-paced lifestyle many people have and present this as an alternative to lengthy cooking. And now that I'm out of the Graduate School schedule, guess what -- I'm still making these recipes.

The Healthy College Cookbook is not just for college kids. I am a recent college alum, living and working in New York City. For several months, I ate myself out of house and home as New York delis and restaurants sucked the cash right out of my pocket, cooking seemed like a hastle so I didn't do it! Since I ordered the Healthy College Cookbook, I am cooking more, eating better, and saving money - with these simple recipes, cooking's no hastle, it's easy. I recommend this book to any college student or young adult cooking for themselves for the first time.

As a university student I love this cookbook. The recipes I've tried are affordable, tasty and easy to get ingredients for.
I'm sure I will continue using it even after I am finished with school.

Yowza. This sucker literally transformed me from eating take-out burritos and pizza (last semester) to now only cooking my own meals. Not kidding. Who knew it was actually cheaper and healthier to cook for yourself?

I rank this book(from all the ones I bought thru amazon) to have the most impact on my daily life; Since purchasing it I am able to cook pretty much whatever I want - within the limits of the recipes in the book. I even got so motivated to go out and buy all the suggested spices.

The only thing though is that you have to spend (in some cases) like an hour to cook stuff. Especially if you are a newbie like me. But man oh man I highly suggest picking up this sucker.

This book is WAY cool indeed.

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Bought this cookbook for my niece who's in college, and before I could get it in the mail, decided I needed one too! Super easy, uncomplicated ingredients and healthy recipes....I may have to give up the NY Times, Julia and Martha and go with simple and good!

I am far from a distinguished chef, or really a mediocre one at that, but this book helped me to make it look like I'm more skilled! My mum (an avid cook) gave it the good ol' mum seal of approval, and that's really all you need to know. Enjoy!

I am not a bad cook but usually do not find it a pleasure to whip something up in the kitchen. "The Healthy College Cookbook: Quick, Cheap, Easy" delivers in that it serves up recipes with simple ingredients and easy instructions. I have tried many of the recipes and have really liked them (the Beef Stroganoff is simple and delicious). This book is great for non-students who don't have time to cook. Highly recommended.