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.
Easter Bunny Cake
Something sweet that is great for sharing with friends and family for Easter. It is a lot of fun to decorate, and you can be very creative with it.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
Easter Egg Fudge Cake
Make this delicious Easter treat to share with your housemates, and you will be very popular!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Christmas Stollen
This traditioal German cake requires some effort to make, but your friends and family will be impressed by this gift!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 2/5
Cost: 3/5
Rudolph Brownies
Your friends and family will be delighted with these fun and festive brownies!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Chocolate Truffles
This recipe makes 30 truffles and is a delicious homemade gift you can make for friends and family!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
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
Banana Bread
Four ingredients from your cupboard, all in one bowl, and so easy to make! This is a great way to use up bananas to save on food waste.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Creamy Vermicelli Pudding
This classic Southeast Asian Ramadan/ Eid dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes. This is perfect as a post Iftar sweet treat!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5