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 be adding to this throughout the year so keep checking back.
If you are a complete cooking beginner, check out our Cooking Basics page to get you started!
= Vegetarian Recipes = Date Night Dinners = Store Cupboard Recipes = Fakeaway Recipes
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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.
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Spinach and Pepper Pasta
If you're in a rush this recipe is quick, cheap and filling! It's also versatile as you can add your own favourite ingredients to mix it up.
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White Fish in Chickpea Curry
A one-pot dish that is perfect for lazy days when you don’t want to take out the chopping board or wash a pile of dishes!
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Chicken Fried Rice
A one-pot dish that is perfect for lazy days when you don’t want to take out the chopping board or wash a pile of dishes!
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Christmas Dinner
The key to cooking a Christmas dinner is getting the timings right. Our top tip is to set alarms on your phones for the different stages so you don't overcook anything!
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Vegetable Pot Pie
A nutrient-dense comfort meal for the chilly holiday season that is perfect for sharing with family and friends!
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Vegan Rice Paper Rolls
These tasty rolls make a great and tasty lunch and as they're vegan they are perfect if you are doing Veganuary!
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Recipe by Modhurima Islam
Chia Seed and Oat Pudding
This tasty and filling breakfast can be made in advance to save you time in the morning! Swap the yoghurt and milk for dairy-free alternatives to make it vegan or make it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats
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Recipe by Charlotte Flanagan
Shepherd's Pie
This delicious and warming meal is perfect for the cold winter nights!
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Beetroot and Red Lentil Pasta in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Salmon
This is a great meal to make for date night as it is delicious but takes a bit more effort.
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Tuna Kebab
These tasty kebabs could be served with a salad for lunch or bulked up with rice and vegetables for a main meal.
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Thai Coconut and Lentil Curry
A hearty one-pot dish requiring minimal prep time: perfect for those busy uni days.
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Chicken Noodles
This easy recipe will jazz up your noodles and makes a quick and tasty lunch!
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Recipe by Charlotte Flanagan
Fakeaway - Nando's Chicken
You could save over £11 by making this version of a Nando's at home! This recipe serves two and the total cost is £6.90. This works out at £3.45 per portion compared to an average of £15.21 per portion or a Nando's takeaway!
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Fakeaway - Lo Mein
You could save over £6 by making this version of a Chinese takeaway! This recipe serves four so why not treat your friends? The total cost is £8.46 which works out at £2.12 per portion compared to an average of £8.21 per portion from the takeaway!
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Chunky Mini Egg Cookies
This recipe makes 12 large cookies that your friends are going to love!
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
With only three ingredients these tasty treats are easy to make! The peanut butter can be swapped for any nut butter of your choice, and vegan chocolate can be used to make these plant-based treats.
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Creamy Vermicelli Pudding
This classic Southeast Asian Ramadan/Eid dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a post Iftar sweet treat!
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