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Healthy College Cookbook-KITCHEN 101 Cookbook Takes Stress out of Cooking

May 6, 2021 by Holly Clegg 2 Comments

The Best College Cookbook, KITCHEN 101 Guides You To Start Healthy Cooking

Graduation is stressful but so is being on your own to cook! Team Holly is here to solve your cooking issues and simplify eating healthy!  A healthy college cookbook is just the cookbook you need.  Everyone on their own needs a first kitchen cookbook! Holly Clegg’s KITCHEN 101 is the perfect college student cookbook or first apartment cookbook. If you want healthy easy recipes because you are busy there is a section for College Cooking recipes on the healthy food blog to get you started in the kitchen.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Print Recipe
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
No need for Chinese take-out when you can whip up this quick and tasty stir-fry. Serve with rice.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 2 cup tablespoons plus 1fat-free chicken broth divided
  • 1 pound flank steak trimmed of fat and cut into strips (sirloin or round steak may be used)
  • 1 onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 green or red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts drained, 8-ounce
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 2 cup tablespoons plus 1fat-free chicken broth divided
  • 1 pound flank steak trimmed of fat and cut into strips (sirloin or round steak may be used)
  • 1 onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 green or red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts drained, 8-ounce
Instructions
  1. In glass dish or plastic bag, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons chicken broth. Add sliced meat and marinate in refrigerator, covered, 1 hour, time permitting.
  2. In large shallow skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, stir-fry meat few minutes until browned. Add onion, broccoli, and pepper cooking over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until tender.
  3. In small bowl mix together remaining 1 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add to skillet; bring to boil, stirring, until mixture slightly thickens and meat done.
  4. Stir in green onions and water chestnuts.
Nutritional Info

Per Sserving: Calories 272, Calories from Fat 23%, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 48mg, Sodium 540mg, Carbohydrates 25g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Total Sugars 11g, Protein 28g, Dietary Exchanges:  3 vegetable, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 3 lean meat

College Student Cookbook with Healthy Easy Recipes to Simplify Cooking For First Kitchen Cookbook

With everything you need to know about tackling the kitchen, from healthy delicious recipes to all you need to whip them up – this cookbook as a college cookbook or FIRST cookbook, KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence is a must have for the proud graduate this season !  You will especially enjoy the variety of recipes and you can find appetizers to desserts in this first kitchen cookbook!

Movin’ On Was Holly’s Inspiration for Healthy College Cookbook

So you just graduated, now what? Graduation and moving out the nest with your first apartment can be a very exciting yet overwhelming time. Don’t let the kitchen be a reason to stress.  That’s why Holly wrote trim&TERRIFIC KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence –your answer to all things food, helping you stock your pantry, and cook your favorite meals healthy and easy! A great college cookbook.

Some of Team Holly’s favorite healthy easy recipes are actually in KITCHEN 101!  Not only is it a great first kitchen cookbook, but it is also perfect for the busy person who doesn’t have time to cook!

Quick Chicken Lasagna

How the idea for KITCHEN 101 Came About – Healthy College Cookbook

As Holly sat on a plane next to a young man who told me he wished he had a cookbook for “movin’ on”  she decided that would be her next book.  She wanted to help people in their first kitchen whether graduation, marriage, or divorce.  Or, maybe you just need healthy easy recipes because you don’t like to cook or you’re too busy!  This could be a college cookbook for your first kitchen or just to give you ideas, tips and easy recipes to get you cooking. Let this be your cooking inspiration! Chicken Lasagna with 5 ingredients is one of Team Holly’s favorite recipes in the book!  There’s a whole chapter devoted to Rotisserie Chicken recipes–talk about fast cooking! 

chicken fajita pizza

Turn To First Kitchen Cookbook To Guide You To Start Cooking

This will be your go-to book for simple dishes that feed and please – no need for unhealthy dining out! Forget Chinese take-out when you can easily impress with yummy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry.  Who needs the delivery guy when fast and savory Chicken Fajita Pizza is just a few ingredients away – and happens to be good for you!  Check out more easy healthy college recipes to help you cook easily and healthy. Truly, all Holly’s books contain 30 minute recipes and could be a first kitchen cookbook.

Some Favorite Kitchen Gadgets To Simplify Cooking

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