10 Reviews: Best Cookbook for College Students (Jun 2023)

In the event that you haven’t heard, it is quite possible to prepare breakfast, lunch, and supper with nothing more than a microwave. Look no farther than Denise Smart’s Meal in a Mug for evidence of this claim. There are a total of eighty recipes included in this book, ranging from peanut butter and jam oatmeal to sweet and sour chicken. Moreover, each and every one of these recipes can be prepared using nothing more than a microwave and a ceramic mug.

"Got as a gift for my sister who is starting college and will be living in a dorm. It has a good mix of recipes and most have pictures with them!"

by Lindsay

It’s okay to diverge from a cookbook’s stated purpose every now and again. Students of any gender may benefit from the 75 delicious and budget-friendly dishes included in this cookbook, which is not primarily marketed at males. Cooking 101, an introduction to economies and budgeting, and equipment essentials are also covered. In addition, this cookbook includes vegan versions of classics such as steak fajitas and s’mores, as well as a variety of other dishes.

"This passed muster with my grandson! Great, and simple, tasty recipes. Lots of good info for a beginning cook!"

by Jacqueline Snow

In spite of the fact that it may appear like college students must learn everything at once from doing the laundry to going to class this cookbook, Everything College, includes all the recipes you’ll ever need. This recipe is geared at beginners and those on a budget. Moreover, healthy and non-healthy alternatives alike, all prepared in a dorm room with little tools and appliances, from paleo to vegan. 

"easy recipes and ingredients and very detailed information for new cookers living on their own!"

by Thriftbooks.com User

What should you eat when studying for a test? Maybe after an intramural game (or a nite out)? The solutions to these concerns and more may be found in The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook, which is essentially a how-to guide for handling your college experience and surviving adulthood. Therefore, prepare to acquire practical skills such as how to choose food while saving money, how to wield a knife and chop onions, and so on.

"I bought it for a Christmas present for my daughter and she loves it. Recipes do not use a lot of ingredients and are easy to make. It’s a perfect cookbook for 2."

by jeanette McCormick

Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day is a book written by Leanne Brown that every frugal college student and or aspiring vegetarian should get their hands on as soon as possible. This is a really useful cookbook that covers a range of recipes for breakfasts, snacks and small nibbles, dinners, and other meals, as well as advice on how to make your money go as far as it possibly can. Moreover, this book has many beautiful pictures and clear instructions.

"This book delivers on his promise to provide delicious, healthy, affordable recipes that anyone can make. I like that it doesn’t require knowing any special techniques or having specialized equipment. The pictures are beautiful and the instructions are clear."

by nerd123

It is recommended to have the book “A Man, A Can, A Plan” by David Joachim to any man who is prepared to expand his horizons beyond the frozen foods aisle. This cookbook is a huge success among guys of all ages who are just starting to learn how to fend for themselves because the instructions are easy to understand and the ingredients are straightforward. Therefore, it may be purchased as a board book, which indicates that it is extremely hard to damage in any way.

"The package came in good condition, and was quick to be delivered! Super excited to have this book for a friend in college!"

by SG89

There are two certain ways to make friends at college: proclaim Chrissy Teigen as your idol and prepare a dish from her cookbook Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat to share. This cookbook is a bestseller for its authenticity and accessible and affordable ingredients. Therefore, it includes all of your favorite dishes that will prevent you from feeling homesick, with a 4.7-star rating and almost 10,000 reviews on Amazon.

"I love the recipes and the little snippets into their lives. I recommend to anyone looking for something a little different from meat and potatoes!"

by Linda C. Leslie

If you’re on a budget and have limited resources, a plant-based diet is still achievable. All you need is a copy of The College Vegan Cookbook to get started. Moreover, this cookbook is a favorite of many people due to the fact that nearly all of the dishes can be prepared and cooked in under 30 minutes, utilize only inexpensive ingredients, feature lots of nutritious proteins, and include instructions for a variety of cooking methods.

"Heather Nicole’s has nailed it with this cookbook! Thank you so much for this cookbook! If not the best Plant based cook book, it’s clear. Simple, to the point, amazing recipes that most anybody can do, to the point, nutritional recipes! Well done Heather, WELL DONE!"

by Jerilyn

With Spoon University’s How to Feed Yourself, even if you didn’t sign up for “Cooking 101,” you’ll still learn a lot about how to cook. With its straightforward style and practical recommendations like where to get pizza dough in the supermarket or how to make do without cookie cutters, this book will be a favorite for your family. In addition, the recipes are fantastic and original. Tacos for breakfast, chicken and pesto pasta for dinner, and so on.

"I purchased this as a graduation gift for my eldest grandson who will be on his own for the first time. I thought I'd glance through it first and ended up making several of the recipes myself. They were easy and delicious, so I can personally attest to the usefulness of this book for a young person just starting out on their own."

by Tina K

If you’ve never learned how to break an egg or cook noodles, Katie Sullivan Morford is here to help. Her new book, Prep: The Essential College Cookbook, has all the advice Katie would provide to her own college-bound children, such as the definitions of essential cooking phrases, the correct knife grip, and which items to keep on hand in the refrigerator. In addition, she provides step-by-step instructions for a wide range of dishes, from simple omelets to decadent loaded nachos.

"i gave this to my younger sister as a christmas gift as she’s moving into her own place next year. she LOVED the variety in the recipes and how easy everything was to follow and understand. would recommend!!"

by maddie slater