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Healthy College Cookbook- Easy Recipes For College Students in KITCHEN 101

May 19, 2018 by Holly Clegg Leave a Comment

Best College Cookbook Guides You With Healthy Recipes for College Students

Graduation is stressful but so is being on your own to cook! I’m here to solve your cooking issues and simplify eating healthy!  An easy healthy college cookbook  can make such a difference in how you approach cooking.  You’ll enjoy all my easy recipes for college students like my Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry from KITCHEN 101 cookbook.  Everyone  in college needs guidance in the kitchen.  KITCHEN 101 is the perfect college student cookbook or first apartment cookbook. I have three kids and remember vividly them starting their own kitchen.  They wanted healthy easy recipes because they were busy! I have College Cooking recipes on my healthy food blog to get you started in the kitchen. I even included cooking basics, pantry stocking guide, menus and so much more. All recipes include nutritional information.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

College Student Cookbook with Easy Recipes For College Students 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 or the person too busy to cook!  I think you will especially enjoy the variety of recipes and you can find appetizers to desserts in this first kitchen cookbook!

Print Recipe
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
No need for Chinese take-out when you can whip up this quick and tasty beef and broccoli stir-fry. Serve with rice. If you serve with brown rice, you can boost your fiber!  You'll find tips throughout the book like: 1 cup white rice < less than 1 gram, 1 cup brown rice = 3 grams.
Prep Time 15 minutes plus marinade time
Cook Time 15 minutes
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 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained
Prep Time 15 minutes plus marinade time
Cook Time 15 minutes
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 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained
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

Nutritional info per serving: 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

KITCHEN 101: Great College Student Cookbook To Start Cooking and Make You A Pro In the Kitchen

So you just graduated, now what? Graduation and moving out of the nest with your first apartment can be a very exciting yet overwhelming time. Don’t let the kitchen be a reason to stress. I wrote trim&TERRIFIC KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence to answer all your food questions, helping you stock your pantry, and cook your favorite meals healthy and easy! Easy recipes for college students and anyone who is too busy to cook but wants to eat healthier.

A great college student cookbook or cookbook for beginners who enjoy food! This book also highlights diabetic recipes with a “D” which is really the healthiest way to eat.  If you like food, KITCHEN 101 gives you an assortment of healthy easy recipes with affordable ingredients.

Movin’ On Was My Inspiration for This Healthy College Cookbook

Some of my favorite healthy easy recipes are actually in KITCHEN 101!  It’s a great first kitchen cookbook and also perfect for the busy person who doesn’t have time to cook! There’s a Burger Chapter that includes mouth-watering Asian burgers and the best Salmon burgers–talk about good! And, two of the most popular recipes, Quick Chicken Lasagna from the Rotisserie Chicken Chapter (great recipes here) and Mediterranean Layered Dip make you a super star with healthy cooking with this easy cookbook. With chapters like Fix It Fast, eating healthy becomes a way of life.college student cookbook with healthy chicken lasagna college cooking easy chicken lasagna recipes with rotisserie chicken for quick chicken dinner for easy chicken lasagna recipe

How I got the idea for KITCHEN 101– This Healthy College Cookbook

I sat on a plane next to a young man who told me he wished he had a cookbook for “movin’ on”  I decided that would be my next book to help with a college student cookbook or in their first kitchen. Everyone wants healthy recipes for college students or if don’t like to cook or you’re too busy!  Could be a college cookbook for your first kitchen or just to give you ideas, tips and easy recipes to get you out of a cooking rut. I am your cooking inspiration! This Chicken Lasagna with 5 ingredients is one of my favorite recipes in the book!  There’s a chapter devoted to Rotisserie Chicken recipes—talk about fast cooking!

Turn To This College Cookbook For Fast Recipes

College student cookbook with healthy easy recipes for college students

This will be your go-to cookbook 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 – and who needs the delivery guy when and fast and savory Chicken Fajita Pizza is just a few ingredients away – and happens to be good for you!

Check out my easy healthy college recipes to help you cook easily and healthy. Really, all my books contain 30 minute recipes and could be a first kitchen cookbook.

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