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.
Chicken Fajita
This delicious Mexican recipe is a great one to add to your skill set. It makes a great dinner, but you could also double it up and save some for lunch the next day. With a couple of swaps, it can be made vegetarian or vegan.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Blueberry Pancakes
This tasty but healthy breakfast is full of protein, so it will keep you full till lunch!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 4/5
Cheesy Pasta with Bacon and Shrooms
A yummy pasta dish to keep you going through the winter months.The baby board beans bulk our the meal, so just leave out the bacon to make it vegetarian.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost 2/5
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
Boiled Egg
Boiled eggs can make a great breakfast, a filling lunch or a quick snack on the go!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Cheese Sauce
Learning how to make a cheese sauce can open up so many recipes for you. From Mac 'n' Cheese to Lasagne or Cauliflower Cheese!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5
Chopping an Onion
Many recipes require a chopped onion, so learning this skill will take you far!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5