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The College Cookbook

75 Fast, Fresh, Easy & Cheap Recipes

Edited by Lisa Atwood
Published by Weldon Owen
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book

The cookbook that every college student needs! Simple and delicious, easy-to-follow, few ingredient, cost-and-time-efficient recipes for college students with no time, no money, and limited knowledge of how to cook for themselves.



Think outside of the (mac & cheese) box! Eating on a budget and with no time to cook doesn’t mean one can’t eat well. With this collection of quick and easy recipes, college students and other time-challenged, budget-conscious cooks can easily prepare low-cost, fresh-tasting dishes—whether they have access to a kitchen or are limited to the dorm kitchenette.

Step-by-step, no-fail, fresh and delicious recipes include make-ahead tips, shopping lists, and cooking time for easy reference. Lots of simple tips for stretching easy preparations to many meals. Instagram-worthy photos and lots of fun graphics offer inspiration.

Sample recipes include:
One-Dish Frittata 3 Ways; Best Breakfast Sandwich; Complete Breakfast in a Microwave; Chicken Tortilla Soup; Easy Restaurant-Style Ramen; Chinese Chicken Salad; Superfood Kale Salad;Veggie Toasts; Fully-Loaded Nachos; Israeli Couscous with Vegetables; Fresh Summer Rolls; Roast Chicken – 1 ingredient 4 ways; Yellow Chicken Curry; Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf; Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry; One-Pan Soy-Glazed Salmon; Easy Skillet Lasagna; Penne with Quick Cauliflower Pesto; Apple Crumble; Ultimate Chocolate Brownies; 2-Ingredient Nutella Souffle.

Chapters include:
  1. Breakfast
  2. Soups & Salads
  3. Snacks, Sides & Small Plates
  4. Dinner

Easy Desserts

Recipe Tags:
• Microwave
• Make-Ahead
• Healthy/Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Fee
• Quick

Special Features:
• 1 ingredient/4 meals
• Power Snacks



About The Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Weldon Owen (October 9, 2018)
  • Length: 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781681884363

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