Ready to Cook
You probably haven’t thought about cooking or food shopping when you start uni but now is the time to get prepared so you don’t end up living on takeaways, super noodles and toast.
You probably haven’t thought about cooking or food shopping when you start uni but now is the time to get prepared so you don’t end up living on takeaways, super noodles and toast.
If you’ve never cooked before, ask someone to show you a few basics to get you started and get some practice. Check out our quick, simple and cheap 5 ingredient recipes to help inspire your culinary adventures!
£3.43 – 2 portions (full recipe in link)
if you are boiling your own rice – after draining, rinse the rice in hot water to remove the starch and give you fluffy rice!
£4.09 – 4 portions (full recipe in link)
an easy way to remove the sausage skin is to cut of the tip with scissors and squeeze the meat out.
£5.86 – 4 portions
for speedy baked potatoes, prick with a fork, place on a microwave safe dish with 2x tablespoons of water and cook for 5 mins either side.
£3.75 – 4 portions
save your plastic takeaway containers and freeze your leftovers.
£6.49 – Makes 8-12 fishcakes
If you can’t get to a supermarket for the fish, supplement with tinned tuna or salmon.
If you are moving into student accommodation, look out for the Hungry in Halls programme. Gain confidence in the kitchen, learn how to budget when you shop and earn Edge award accreditation.