Decent Cookbook for a teenager going to Uni?

[WaxOnFeckOff]

Just that really, however it's for DS1 who has some food issues - he doesn't really eat vegetables other than onions or stuff that's hidden (he's okay knowing that it's there, he just doesn't want to see it/feel the texture).

Also looking for decent men's bathrobes but not at £££ and I mean bathrobes (towelling) as opposed to fleecy dressing gowns if anyone has spotted any?

Thanks :)

[ThatWhiteElephant]

I second JO’s Ministry of Food.

[cowgirlsareforever]

That's hilarious OP. What a weird reaction but I can understand why you want to avoid her.
I really love Jamie Oliver and the Hairy Bikers too. Madhur Jaffrey is the Queen of curries if that's his thing too.

[PolkaHeart]

Sorted Food had a great cookbook. They also have a YouTube channel & community website, so you can watch videos of the recipes/get hints and tips/advice etc.

I got DH and DD nice robes from the Joules outlet on ebay last Christmas. They were a fraction of the cost due to being the previous seasons design

[SippingSipsmith]

Definitely the Jamie ones that people have mentioned and maybe Nigella Express - marmite spaghetti recipe in there is perfect for a student

[Callmecordelia]

I quite like the First Time Cook by Sophie Grigson. Very clear pictures and starts right at the beginning. I think it includes instructions on how to cook eggs and bake a potato.

[pamelastone]

How about following few Youtube channels that might help in making some quick food stuff?

There are plenty of them online. Its worth having a look at youtube.

[RandomMess]

Great for basic practical stuff is "quick & easy students' cook book"

Tells you what equipment you need, what those things actually are etc as well as ever basic meal.

[thisismadness77]

Joy May does a great student cookbook.

[tigercub50]

DH has a series, including “ The Blokes Cookbook “ & when we first got together he made me quite a few really nice dishes. I love the Thai chicken curry

[WaxOnFeckOff]

This is going to sound odd, and I've posted this before, but Delia's hands give me the heebie jeebies so I tend to avoid anything with her in. I'll maybe get him to have a look and order it himself if he wants it!

[cowgirlsareforever]

The best cookbook ever in the history of cookbook writing is Delia Smith"s The Complete Cookery Course. It is full of simple, fullproof recipes. Some are very cheap, others are bit fancier. It gives lots of advice on food prep and nutrition too. I have lots of cookbooks but seriously, this is the best.

[WaxOnFeckOff]

Thank you all. I didn't realise there were replies here as it's gone too far down my threads today :)

I'll look into all the suggestions.

Thanks again lapdance those sound good.

Random I'm still using the hand blender I bought to blitz his food when he was a baby and started weaning. It would complete the circle to send him off to Uni with it i'm not sure which I'll miss most

[RandomMess]

Sounds like you need to get him a hand held blender?

[BarbaraOcumbungles]

Jamie's Ministry of Food is a fantastic cookbook. It's full of unpretentious, real food and the skills learned from it will last a lifetime.

[Pouffealouffe]

It was a few years ago, but I had this at uni and it was great. It was the one book my friends and I all used. Simple recipes and cheap ingredients, but delicious and wholesome. Totally recommend! www.amazon.co.uk/Student-Cookbook-Cookery-Hamlyn/dp/0600609650?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[sunnydalegottobedone]

Quick n easy student cookbook. It has pictures too

[peachy94]

Joe wicks/the body coach ones are good

[GingerGetThePopcorn]

My mum bought me this when I moved into my first student house and it's brilliant. I still use it sometimes!

www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Up-Hungry-recipes-students/dp/0091904897?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[LapdanceShoeshine]

WaxOn they're a good length (mid-calf on DH who is 5'10) & sensible width too.

Several reviews say "too long" so should be fine for your DSs. If too baggy for your DS1 you can always return

[WaxOnFeckOff]

Thanks nanny I'll look at that one too.

[WaxOnFeckOff]

Ha ha, I'm sure it will Allthebest Possibly more so for DS2 the year after! DS1 seems keen to learn and I've been encouraging him and showing him bits and pieces and he will make himself some simple meals. Ds2 is more lazy and likes a takeway pizza etc.

[NannyR]

Jamie Oliver's Ministry of food cookbook is quite useful for learning to cook basic meals on a budget and it sort of presumes that you have no prior cooking experience.

[Allthebestnamesareused]

I think you'll find this helps

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[WaxOnFeckOff]

Thanks lapdance :) Obviously I'd have loved them to be half that price as I have two to buy but DSs must be near full grown now so it's not like it will need replaces next year. Also good that more than one suitable colour so they know who's is who's.

What's the sizing like? DS1 is 6'3.5 but just a 40 chest and DS2 is 6'2 but a 44 chest. I need them to be long enough but not overly baggy for DS1.

[LapdanceShoeshine]

Dunelm for towelling bathrobe - £38, I don't know if that's too much but they're lovely quality & loads of colours

www.dunelm.com/product/egyptian-cotton-dressing-gown-1000018524