Customer Reviews
Top new book from Sam Stern! - By: Kevin Pearson, 23 Nov 2008 
This book is great value because it is jam-packed with tonnes of new recipes of all different kinds, with the added bonus not only for students but for anyone right now is that it helps you to keep within a budget.
My favourite Sam Stern book up to now was 'real food real fast' but this is definately up there with it, mainly for the volume of recipes- you could never run out of ideas even when watching the pennies with this book around!
The new handy size almost makes it an easy book to use- esp for those such as me (and most likely many students!) who have very small kitchens.
Buy it- not only for students or teens, for anyone who wants to cook good fresh food with limited funds!
too many copies - By: Kate, 22 Nov 2008 
don't buy this if you have Get Cooking because alot of the recipesin get cooking are repeatedin here &in my opinion get cooking is a better book.
This was nicely presented with pictures asin Sam's other books but I was very disappointed to see so many duplicate recipes.
Easy recipes, tasty food - By: J. M. thompson, 25 Oct 2008 
Im no longer a student but probably a worse cook than most. Felt the need to master the basics, so decided to get a cookbook. This one appealed to me as it was a user friendly size, had good pictures & was aimed at the right level ie. beginner aiming to progress on to bigger fancier things.
I have already tried out some of the recipes with success & i am glad to report that i have baked my first ever cake with this book, which even impressed my cynical boyfriend (who is not usually a fan of my cooking abilities.) I look forward to trying more recipes & mastering more dishes.
Great book for all ages. - By: T. North, 03 Oct 2008 Although I am no longer a student, I heartily recommend it to would-be cooks of all ages. I have a toddler & we have enjoyed making several of the recipes together, especially the cinnamon jam buns. The idea of cooking on a budget should appeal to families & students alike. A great book.
Another brilliant book from Sam Stern - By: Miss Marple, 13 Sep 2008 Both my family & I use the other three Sam Stern books so much that I pre-ordered this before it was released. It has not disappointed - this is a stylishly presented book with an impressive range of recipes for all abilities & budgets. Sam is writing for students but don't let you put that off if you are not a student. There are recipesin here for everyone - whether you are studying, working or at home with the family. Andin the current economic climate, the helpful key indicating the expense of each recipe will help you entertain or cook for your family without bankrupting yourself! In summary, a lovely looking book full of recipes that will get you & your family into the kitchen. As Gordon Ramsay says on the cover, don't enter the kitchen without it!
