Say no to takeaways and yes to Sam Stern's guide to classy cooking on a budget

Teenage cook Sam is back with a delicious book of tastebud-tempting recipes for those embarking on independent living. Whether you're looking for a cheap night in with your mates, a late night supper for one or something to set you up for a long night of partying, Sam's got something to suit your tastes, your lifestyle – and your budget.

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The book's eye-catching symbols offer a speedy guide for checking on costs and cooking time, while variations show how to adapt each easy to follow recipe depending on whether you're feeling flush or feeling the pinch. An essential purchase for college starters, students, home-leavers and young professionals, Sam's recipes are grouped into user-friendly chapters based on food types. You'll find a dish for every occasion – from first dates to cooking for mates, with a great selection of meals that are easy to make and look great. It's the perfect way to get people together and turn good food into good times.

Sam is seventeen years old. With his mum, Susan, who got him started in the kitchen, he has also written Get Cooking, Cooking Up a Storm and Real Food, Real Fast aimed at young people who enjoy cooking or are keen to learn. Sam, who is the youngest of five children, lives in Yorkshire with his family.

“Brilliant! Don’t enter the kitchen without it.”
Gordon Ramsay

“Sam is an inspiration. Every parent should put this book in their teenager’s suitcase.”
Prue Leith

Student Cookbook by Sam Stern
Published by Walker Books
1 September 2008
£9.99 paperback