"Do You Think Al Dente Invented Spaghetti?"

These questions from the side front cover of this clever, invaluable guide, give a clue to the audience its aimed at -- if you know absolutely nothing about cooking, this book is for you!

Here is a perfect gift for college students living away from home the first time. Selling more than 400,000 copies, The Starving Students Cookbook has everything a college student (or adult singles or couples) could want: cheap, quick, easy delicious recipes.

Even if you've never cooked before, with Dede Hall's guidance, you'll be turning out healthy, tasty meals, snacks, desserts, salads, side dishes and more in minutes. You'll even get basic kitchen, shopping and cooking tips and info on what tools and equipment you'll need (don't worry, it's pared down to the bare essentials).

By using these recipes rather than fast food or the cafeteria, you'll save money and eat healthier. And you won't have to eat solo either -- there's even a chapter on party foods. This book has been around for more than two decades, but this new Warner edition contains over 50 new healthy and delicious recipes.

While it was written for college students, any new cook could benefit from this book. Singles or adult couples, seniors or anyone on a budget will also find this a handy reference. Table of Contents: The Eating Right Pyramid Shopping Tips & Kitchen Hints Basic Supplies to Get You Cooking Basically Breakfast Quick Lunches Soups Salads Salad Dressings Microwave Magic Vegetarian Main Meals Chicken & Turkey Fish & Shellfish Meaty meals Simply Veggies Sauces & Salsas Using Leftovers Snacks & Party Foods Desserts Drinks Index.