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
Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Perfect for dinner. Wonderful when warmed up in a microwave for a leftovers lunch with a chapatti on the side. Made with a vegan recipe, but dairy cream/yoghurt/ butter can be used.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Spaghetti Carbonara
This carbonara recipe produces a rich, indulgent and restaurant-quality dish with a creamy texture and deep savoury flavour.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5
Jollof Rice
This is a rice dish that is packed with flavour. It might seem somewhat daunting at first, but it is actually quite intuitive and will taste amazing. Pair it with any protein and vegetable of choice for a balanced meal.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
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
Liang Pi (Cold Skin Noodles)
This requires a bit of effort if you want to make your own noodles, but you can make it easier by using ready-made rice noodles.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 2/5