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.
Paneer Tikka Masala
This is an easy swap for a costly takeaway which is easy to make and filling! You could also save a portion for lunch the next day.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 3/5
Banana Bread
Four ingredients from your cupboard, all in one bowl, and so easy to make! This is a great way to use up bananas to save on food waste.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 5/5
Beef Wraps
This is a very versatile wrap. You can add as much or as little of the ingredients listed based on your preference. You can even add more to it if you like. The key is to enjoy the process!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Creamy Vermicelli Pudding
This classic Southeast Asian Ramadan/ Eid dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes. This is perfect as a post Iftar sweet treat!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
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 瞿11 by making this version of Nando's at home! This recipe serves two, and the total cost is 瞿6.90. This works out at 瞿3.45 per portion compared to an average of 瞿15.21 per portion at a Nando's takeaway!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity 5/5
Cost: 4/5
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Lo Mein
You could save over 瞿6 by making this version of a Chinese takeaway! This recipe serves four, so why not treat your friends? The total cost is 瞿8.46, which works out at 瞿2.12 per portion compared to an average of 瞿8.21 per portion from the takeaway!
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5