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.
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
Festive Lamb with Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes
This is a great alternative to a turkey for a flatmas dinner, and as it's all done in one baking tray, there's less washing up!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 4/5
Tomato and Scrambled Eggs
A quick recipe that you can rustle up for breakfast or lunch.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
Chicken Gyros
This easy Mediterranean dish serves two, so you could make it for dinner and save some for your lunch the next day!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Toad in the Hole
This is a straightforward dish to make for the cold winter nights. As this recipe makes four portions, you can freeze some for an easy dinner later!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 4/5
Jeera Potatoes
This dish is easy to follow and is quite versatile as a side dish to be paired with the protein of your choice. It also serves well cold and heats up well as leftovers.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5