Cooking and Nutrition
FOOD, NUTRITION, AND BASIC SKILLS
Interested in cooking healthy and delicious meals on a budget? Check out a list of original and creative recipes created by the amazing Food, Nutrition, and Basic Skills team. Not only will you be able to brush up on your cooking skills by creating dishes that are going to impress your family and friends, you'll even be saving money in the process. Click here for a full list of recipes! Check our calendar for upcoming food related events here.
UCSB COOKS
In this multi week cooking series, you can learn how to cook and meet new friends in a relaxing environment. From developing knife skills to creating your own teriyaki sauce, we are confident that you will grow your kitchen skills from being a part of this program. Because UCSB Cooks has a high demand, there is an application process, but don't worry we offer this series every quarter so apply and we hope to cook with you soon.
To apply for UCSB Cooks series click here
RECIPES FOR UCSB STUDENTS
Here are a list of our favorite recipes written for (and by!) UCSB students. They are quick to cook, nutritious, and inexpensive. What will you cook tonight? Click here to see recipes.
EAT WELL ON $4
If you need some more healthy recipe inspiration, make sure to check out the Good and Cheap cookbook. Not only does it include balanced, nutritional breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes, it also contains a handy measurement chart and a seasonal guide to fruits and vegetables. Cooking's never been easier! To access the book, click here!
For other recipe inspiration the Department of Health and Wellness and the Library have teamed up on a digital collection of cookbooks on a range of different cuisines. Find more here.
Budget Bites: Oatmeal with Apples and Honey
1.5 oz oatmeal
1/2 cup water
1 apple
1 oz honey
Budget Bites: Oatmeal with Cranberries and Peanut Butter
1 cup water
1.5 oz oatmeal
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon cranberries
Budget Bites: Lentil Soup
2 carrots
1/2 onion
1 stalk of celery
2 potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
1 oz lentils
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Budget Bites: Burrito Bowl
1 cup water
1 cup rice
1/2 head of lettuce
3 tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic
1 oz tomatoes
3 tablespoons corn
1 teaspoon pepper
Bit of parsley
Budget Bites: Chicken Breast, Lentils, and Salad
Lentils:
1/2 cup water
1 oz dried lentils
Pinch of salt
Salad:
1 cup mixed greens
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
Chicken Breast:
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 chicken breast
Budget Bites: BRC Burrito with Broccoli
1 cup water
1 oz brown rice
2 pinches of salt
1 oz dried black beans
1 oz broccoli crowns
1 oz cheese
1 oz salsa
1 oz sour cream
1 tortilla