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.