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.
Greek Salad
A simple, satisfying summertime staple that makes you feel like you're strolling along the streets of Santorini!
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 5/5
Cost: 4/5
Udon and Onsen Egg
A quick and easy lunch - all you need is a microwave!
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Antipasti Orzo Salad
This is a simple and delicious vegetarian dish that is easy to prepare, keeps well in the fridge, and is perfect to bring in your lunch box.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost:3/5
Red Kidney Bean Burgers
A healthier, vegetarian, fibre-rich and tasty alternative to a beef burger- perfect for summer barbeques.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity:5/5
Cost: 5/5
Quesadillas
This budget-friendly recipe is vegetarian, but there are options to include meat. Recipe makes 2-3 quesadillas.
Taste:5/5
Simplicity:4/5
Cost:5/5
Bacon and Feta Quiche
Add this summery dish to a salad to have lunch for the whole week.
Taste: 4/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 4/5
Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Perfect for dinner. Wonderful when warmed up in a microwave for a leftovers lunch with a chapatti on the side. Made with a vegan recipe, but dairy cream/yoghurt/ butter can be used.
Taste: 5/5
Simplicity: 4/5
Cost: 5/5
Spaghetti Carbonara
This carbonara recipe produces a rich, indulgent and restaurant-quality dish with a creamy texture and deep savoury flavour.
Taste: 3/5
Simplicity: 3/5
Cost: 5/5