It's About the Basics 10-17
You don't need a lot of supplies, but you do need a pan or two and a spoon is good, also. Here you'll find the necessities and the niceties of what stuff you need in your kitchen or dorm room before you start to really cook.

Poor and Hungry Out of Money 18-41
If all you have is chump change, you can still fill up on good food. From Peanut Butter and Banana Pancakes to Tomato Basil Soup, these recipes all cost very little but fill up the starving college kid.

5 Ingredients (or Less) 42-67
All of the recipes in this chapter use five ingredients or less! (Count them!) Quick Stir Fry, Simple Mac n' Cheese, Tuna Casserole, Pizza Boats, and Good Ol' Chili are just a few of these easy-to-make recipes.

Late Again! Take it With You 68-85
Even if you overslept again, you can latch on to some good food to take with you for the day. The make-ahead Power Bars, Hot Cocoa Mix, or even the Loaded Veggie Sandwich will make your day go much better.

Read the Box and Make it Better! 86-103
Start with a package mix or product and then add your own cooking talent to make Sugar and Spice Biscuits, Peanut Butter Brownies, Corny Corn Bread, and more.

Eat Your Fruits and Veggies (Mom said!) 104-123
Your mother would be proud to see you create that Fruit Pizza, those Awesome Baked Apples, a Veggie Quesadilla, or any of the other amazing (and good for you!) recipes in this chapter.

Impress Your Friends! Feeling Creative? 124-143
Filled with simple ideas to serve at parties as well as other times when you want to impress your fellow students, you'll find a Fancy Yogurt Parfait, Chocolate-Covered Crispy Ball, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and more.

Stuff You Need to Know (Just Read it!) 144-173
You know a lot, but this chapter tells you all about food safety, tips on cooking meat, pasta, and veggies, how to clean up really well- you'll even find a helpful chart or two.

Make It This Size 174-177
Glossary 178-181
Mom's Recipes 182-185
101 Answers 186-187
Index 188-191