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.
Rou Jia Mo (Shaanxi-Style Burger)
This traditional Shaanxi snack takes some time to cook but is a tasty treat!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 1/5
Cost: 3/5
Niu Rou Pao Mo (Beef-Soaked Bread Soup)
Impress your friends for Chinese New Year with this traditional Shaanxi snack!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5
Bobotie
Bobotie is a classic South African comfort food. It鈥檚 mildly sweet, warmly spiced, and typically served with yellow rice and chutney.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Mexican Tacos
This recipe produced a flavourful taco filling with fresh, balanced accompaniments. The citrus, spices and pickled onion added brightness, while the guacamole complemented the richness of the meat.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
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
Versatile Chilli
This recipe is my go-to for something easy and versatile that I can use in many dishes! While this recipe is for a chilli dish, the mixture can also be used in other dishes like enchiladas or stuffed peppers.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5
Beef Wraps
This is a very versatile wrap. You can add as much or as little of the ingredients listed based on your preference. You can even add more to it if you like. The key is to enjoy the process!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Spaghetti Bolognese
If you don't know how to cook this is a great place to start. If you have the freezer space, double up the recipe and freeze some portions for later.
Charlotte's score out of 5:
Taste: 4/5 Simplicity: 3/5 Cost: 3/5