Books for College Cooking?

[vesper39]

Hi guys, just moved out to my apartment for college and i'm looking to pursue a hobby in cooking. Anyone have any good web sites or cook books for a college student? Nothing too fancy as I'm not trying to impress anyone.. Well maybe girls when I get better?

I am also working out regularly 3-5 times a week so it would be nice to have control over what I eat. Mostly looking for easy dishes with lots of protein and calories. (chicken breast/salmon) etc.

Thanks!

 

[theflyingpig]

Just get a woman to do it for you.

 

[BoomerD]

Did you know that there are now magical papers that offer recipes? Yes, it's true...they're called COOKBOOKS.

Not only are they available in hard-copy versions, there are even whole websites devoted to recipes...and unlike most cookbooks, they're available at...(wait for it) NO CHARGE TO YOU!!

 

[Crono]

Not exactly what you are looking for perhaps, but a little while ago I posted a thread on "bento" style meals and some of the links people posted were pretty good.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2075652

Also, I like Frugal Gourmet.
http://www.amazon.com/Frugal-Gourmet.../dp/0517203650

Good book for a beginner.

 

[dfuze]

Maybe try the food network website, the shows post a lot of their recipes online

 

[Crono]

Did you know that there are now magical papers that offer recipes? Yes, it's true...they're called COOKBOOKS.

Not only are they available in hard-copy versions, there are even whole websites devoted to recipes...and unlike most cookbooks, they're available at...(wait for it) NO CHARGE TO YOU!!

Considering the OP mentioned cookbooks, I think he is looking for recommendations, not a sarcastic and utterly useless post.

Thanks, though.

 

[PottedMeat]

just watch foodnetwork or the cooking shows on pbs. see something you like - try to copy it.

 

[Crono]

just watch foodnetwork or the cooking shows on pbs. see something you like - try to copy it.

The show America's Test Kitchen and the magazine Cook's Illustrated are both good resources.

 

[fatpat268]

Grab a crockpot cookbook or just look up recipes online.

Seriously though, if you want minimal dishes and minimal effort, cook with a crockpot.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Thats all you need

 

[BoomerD]

Considering the OP mentioned cookbooks, I think he is looking for recommendations, not a sarcastic and utterly useless post.

Thanks, though.

Why you're welcome...sarcastic and utterly useless posts are what OT is all about...

BUT...rather than bear the wrath of the time god...OP, what kind of cuisine are you the most interested in learning?

There literally are bazillions (yes, it's a technical term) of websites devoted to the preparation of foodstuffs.

Give us more information on your preferences.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food

http://steamykitchen.com/

http://allrecipes.com/

http://www.bettycrocker.com/

http://www.marthastewart.com/food

http://www.food.com/recipes/beginner-cook

http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/basics.htm

 

[Crono]

Why you're welcome...sarcastic and utterly useless posts are what OT is all about...

BUT...rather than bear the wrath of the time god...OP, what kind of cuisine are you the most interested in learning?

There literally are bazillions (yes, it's a technical term) of websites devoted to the preparation of foodstuffs.

Ha, tricked you into contributing

But you're right, some more info from OP would be help us help him.

It's possible to get/make cheap food and survive on $3 or less a day... but the food might not be to his liking.

 

[mesthead21]

Joy of Cooking is a good starter book for cooking. Theres like a 1000 pages and it has info on virtually everything

 

[eldorado99]

Thread should be called "Books for college drinking".

 

[jiggahertz]

These are the only 2 I have, if it's my first time making something I'll check either of these first, then try other recipes from random websites. If you're looking to learn techniques over actual recipes I'd check out some of the food network shows.

Betty Crocker

Better Homes & Garden

 

[vesper39]

Thanks, i'll go take a look at Betty Crocker and Joy of Cooking books at local BN. I mainly want to learn how to make some dinner dishes that aren't too hard to find ingredients at the local grocery store. I'm sure ill be able to find recipes for simple steak+salad dishes or grilled chicken breasts + rice. mmm yum.

 

[Anubis]

here, this actually has some really good things in it, we got it as a pseudo joke gift but its been great. everything is simply as well

http://www.amazon.com/Redneck-Grill-Cookbook-Jeff-Foxworthy/dp/B0028J24XW

 

[Kreon]

I second the Better Homes and Garden cookbook
(see the link 3 posts above)

 

[Anubis]

Joy of Cooking is a good starter book for cooking. Theres like a 1000 pages and it has info on virtually everything

Its either Joy of Cooking or Fannie Farmer that has instruction on how to skin and cook small game animals like squirrels, coons and possums