Cooking

College is a busy time and sometimes the last thing you want to do is cook. Here are some basics for cooking in college

Basic Cooking Tools (click for options)

• Microwave-safe bowl(s) -50 cents
• Microwave-safe plate(s) -50 cents
• Knife(s) or some sort of cutting utensil – $12.99
  • Other options- 4-Piece-Ceramic-Kitchen-Utility/-$9.99 or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SFUZQW/ref=twister_B07FJP2RC1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1-$16.61
• Fork(s) and spoon(s)– $15.68
  • Stainless steel silverware – $9.99 or buy separately at the Dollar Tree
• Cutting board(s)- $1 in stores
  • https://www.dollartree.com/flexible-chopping-mats-11x14in/145661
  • https://www.dollartree.com/cooking-concepts-bamboo-cutting-boards/284446
  • https://www.dollartree.com/cooking-concepts-dual-sided-cutting-boards-8×11-in/300767
• Cup(s) or water bottle– 50 cents
• A microwave-safe mug -$2

Extra cooking tools

• Cooking Pot(s) and pan(s)- if you have access to a stove or cooktop– $19.88
• Sheet pan-$5
• Oven baking dish (glass or ceramic)– $14.97
• Measuring cups and spoons (liquid and dry) – $3.97 and $1.97

Recipe Resources

https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/recipes

https://www.budgetbytes.com/top-10-recipes-for-college-students/

https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe

Are you cooking with kids? Check out Brighter Bites!

https://www.brighterbites.org/tip-sheets/

Cooking with kids