College kids and cooking go together like oil and water. At least, that’s how it seems. It is difficult to make your family favorites in a dorm, and finding the time is near impossible. Did you know some cookbooks specialize in this sort of thing?
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As I look through some of the newer cookbooks for college students, my age is beginning to show. I never cared about eating healthy, including when I started to have stomach issues. Everything was always about convenience. To my surprise, many of these cookbooks are designed for health-conscious college kids. I am impressed! Let’s take a look.
Super-Speedy College Cookbook: Healthy Recipes in 20 Minutes or Less
by Michelle Anderson
I am usually suspicious if a cookbook says that items take 20 minutes or less to prepare. In addition, that the recipe is healthy and tastes good. Don’t get me wrong! I’ve managed to cook something like this before. It does feel very few and far between.
Regardless, the Super-Speedy College Cookbook: Healthy Recipes in 20 Minutes or Less will be the perfect accompaniment for your new college student.
I am in love with the introduction of this cookbook. Michelle Anderson breaks down cooking in general. This includes knife cuts, cooking lingo, and much more. This is a great cookbook for beginner chefs and college students alike.
The author goes over the cooking basics, and also the other necessities for college kids. She guides us on creating shopping lists to stay within a budget, speeding up cooking, and using ingredients you have on hand.
Truly, the dishes are simple and approachable for anyone. We have recipes for sandwiches, soups, and easy mains like Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles.
Hopefully the Super-Speedy College Cookbook: Healthy Recipes in 20 Minutes or Less will encourage our new college kids to eat better!
The Student Vegan Cookbook: 85 Incredible Plant-Based Recipes That Are Cheap, Fast, Easy, and Super-Healthy
by Hannah Kaminsky
Hannah Kaminsky is an award-winning vegan food blogger and her recipes are phenomenal! I am very excited to dive into her latest cookbook “ The Student Vegan Cookbook: 85 Incredible Plant-Based Recipes That Are Cheap, Fast, Easy, and Super-Healthy”.
If your college student has thought about dabbling in vegan fare, this cookbook will be perfect. Here’s a list of chapters:
- Breakfast All Day
- Incredible Dips, Spreads, and Sprinkles
- Snack Attack
- Eat Your Vegetables! Super Side Dishes
- Noodling Around
- Soup’s On
- Hearty Handheld Meals: Sandwiches, Tacos, Sliders, and More
- Bowl-in-One
I am amazed at the unique dishes given in this cookbook!
Trust me when I say this cookbook is a must-have, even for non-college students. The Student Vegan Cookbook: 85 Incredible Plant-Based Recipes That Are Cheap, Fast, Easy, and Super-Healthy is filled with fresh photography and fabulous tips.
I am looking forward to checking this book out at the library!
Healthy, Quick & Easy College Cookbook: 100 Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes to Satisfy Your Campus Cravings
by Dana Angelo White MS RD AT
I remember having many, many cravings throughout college. I would always indulge in sweets after a late night of studying and work! This is why there’s a term called the “Freshman 15.” I gained quite a bit of weight in college. Fortunately, I lost it, but it took an enormous amount of work.
With the Healthy, Quick & Easy College Cookbook: 100 Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes to Satisfy Your Campus Cravings your kids will be able to eat healthily and satisfy their appetites.
In Healthy, Quick & Easy College Cookbook: 100 Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes to Satisfy Your Campus Cravings we learn how to budget. We also learn to manage our time better. These are essential skills for college students when approaching food!
Inside are recipes for Taco Tuesday Tacos, Ramen Noodle Salad, Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, and more. These recipes are tailored with small spaces in mind – Don’t worry!
Plus, your college student will be able to impress their roommates with their newfound knowledge of cooking!
Vegan Cookbook for Teens: 100 Easy and Nutritious Plant-Based Recipes
by Barb Musick
I am impressed with kids these days. My only concern with food as a teenager was if it tasted good. The vegan diet is becoming more and more prevalent as time moves forward. I’ll hand it to these teens for wanting to eat fewer animal products.
Barb Musick delivers a sophisticated and approachable cookbook for us to dive into vegan eating. Vegan Cookbook for Teens: 100 Easy and Nutritious Plant-Based Recipes is great for teens who are learning to eat more plant-based.
I enjoy that you don’t necessarily have to be vegan to benefit from this cookbook. Many of the recipes are veg-forward to help you ease into plant-based eating.
I am looking forward to the Oven Roasted Baked Potatoes and Thai-Style Peanut Chickpea Salad!
Moreover, I like that each recipe shows if it’s nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, one-pot, and more. This is helpful for more than just vegan eaters! As someone who is gluten-free, this is a godsend. Lots of vegan recipes contain gluten, unfortunately. It will be easier to navigate with the indication marks.
Do you think your college students will be fond of these newer cookbooks? Most importantly, will they use them? Let us know in the comments below!
~Kaiti