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.
Udon and Onsen Egg
A quick and easy lunch - all you need is a microwave!
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Red Kidney Bean Burgers
A healthier, vegetarian, fibre-rich and tasty alternative to a beef burger- perfect for summer barbeques.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity:5/5
Cost: 5/5
Chocolate Cookies
These cookies take a little time and effort, but make a tasty snack, and will make you popular with your housemates!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost 3/5
Butter Chicken
This is a great alternative to spending money on a costly takeaway. This serves 2-3, so why not make it for your friends!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 4/5
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
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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Shepherd's Pie
This delicious and warming meal is perfect for cold winter nights!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 3/5