Student Cookbook
Student Cookbook
One of the best ways to save money as a student is to find some easy and cheap recipes. The good news is that our Student Money Assistants have done all the hard work for you and have tried and tested some recipes for you! We will add to this throughout the year, so keep checking back. Use the buttons below to find recipes to your taste, e.g. vegetarian or fakeaway. For more information about meal planning and how to store food safely, see our Food and Shopping page.
Toad in the Hole
This is a straightforward dish to make for the cold winter nights. As this recipe makes four portions, you can freeze some for an easy dinner later!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 4/5
Jeera Potatoes
This dish is easy to follow and is quite versatile as a side dish to be paired with the protein of your choice. It also serves well cold and heats up well as leftovers.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Beef Stoganoff
This warming dinner is perfect for Autumn and can also be meal prepped and reheated.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
Upgraded Packet Noodles
Very easy and accessible dish, serving it cold works well too. This, as a base, can be very versatile with any protein and veg of choice.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Braised Chicken
A tasty dish which is a great way to use up some scraps of vegetables in the fridge.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
Chicken Fajita
This delicious Mexican recipe is a great one to add to your skill set. It makes a great dinner, but you could also double it up and save some for lunch the next day. With a couple of swaps, it can be made vegetarian or vegan.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Blueberry Pancakes
This tasty but healthy breakfast is full of protein, so it will keep you full till lunch!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 4/5
Cheesy Pasta with Bacon and Shrooms
A yummy pasta dish to keep you going through the winter months.The baby board beans bulk our the meal, so just leave out the bacon to make it vegetarian.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost 2/5