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.
Chunky Mini Egg Cookies
This recipe makes 12 large cookies that your friends are going to love!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 3/5
Thai Coconut and Lentil Curry
A hearty one-pot dish requiring minimal prep time: perfect for those busy uni days!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Lo Mein
You could save over 拢6 by making this version of a Chinese takeaway! This recipe serves four, so why not treat your friends? The total cost is 拢8.46, which works out at 拢2.12 per portion compared to an average of 拢8.21 per portion from the takeaway!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Nando's Chicken
You could save 拢11 by making this version of Nando's at home! This recipe serves two, and the total cost is 拢6.90. This works out at 拢3.45 per portion compared to an average of 拢15.21 per portion at a Nando's takeaway!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity 5/5
Cost: 4/5
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Chicken Noodles
This easy recipe will jazz up your noodles and it makes a quick and tasty lunch!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 3/5
Tuna Kebab
These tasty kebabs could be served with a salad for lunch or bulked up with rice and vegetables for a main meal.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5
Beetroot and Red Lentil Pasta with Salmon
This is a great meal to make for date night as it is delicious but takes a bit more effort.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Shepherd's Pie
This delicious and warming meal is perfect for cold winter nights!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 3/5