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.
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, and vegan chocolate can be used to make these plant-based treats.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Chunky Mini Egg Cookies
This recipe makes 12 large cookies that your friends are going to love!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 3/5
Nando's Chicken
You could save £11 by making this version of 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 at a Nando's takeaway!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Original recipe by Easy Peasy FoodieLink opens in a new window
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!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Chicken Noodles
This easy recipe will jazz up your noodles and it makes a quick and tasty lunch!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 3/5
Thai Coconut and Lentil Curry
A hearty one-pot dish requiring minimal prep time: perfect for those busy uni days!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Tuna Kebab
These tasty kebabs could be served with a salad for lunch or bulked up with rice and vegetables for a main meal.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5
Beetroot and Red Lentil Pasta with Salmon
This is a great meal to make for date night as it is delicious but takes a bit more effort.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5