We know that the first few Fresher’s weeks are insanely busy, finding your way around a new city, making new friends and going to all the parties but let’s not forget you need fuel for all that running around! Here’s a quick, easy and cheap meal to keep you going… Read the rest of this entry »
Spaghetti Bolognese has long been a firm favourite with the student population. Although it’s pretty easy to buy a jar of bolognese sauce and stir it through some meat, for just a little more effort you will get a delicious and healthy meal. This recipe serves 4. Read the rest of this entry »
Pasta. The student staple. You can buy it in bulk, you can cover it in cheese and it’s the best stuff to feed a flat full of hungry house mates. However, there is only so much you can do with pasta before you get bored of it… but not any more! This is a really easy and delicious recipe to help you make your pasta jazzy. Yes, that’s right, jazzy. Read the rest of this entry »
Christmas seems so long ago now, which means you have been on your post festive detox for quite sometime so here at DIGS we think you deserve a treat! These yummy chocolate brownies are really simple to make and are so amazing!! Plus with Mother’s Day just around the corner, they make the perfect gift! Read the rest of this entry »
For a tasty alternative tonight, why not take inspiration from across the Med? Both dishes are so easy and quick to make and most importantly are cheap! Read the rest of this entry »
Ingredients
400g lean beef mince
3 cloves of garlic Cheese (any kind) cubed
1 white onion finely chopped ½ red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
Fresh chives chopped Salt & pepper to season
3 tbsps Henderson’s relish Read the rest of this entry »
Ingredients
(Enough for 2-3 people) Read the rest of this entry »
It’s so easy to only shop for one or two days but if you stock your cupboards now with a few essentials you’ll find it much easier down the line to rustle up a yummy meal in minutes! Here’s what we think you need to have, oh and by the way, just stick to supermarket only brands… exactly the same and cheaper!! Read the rest of this entry »
Challenged: Steve from the office
The challenge: To make “Spicy chicken stir fry with chilli and basil”
Cost per person: £3.90
Time to prepare: 10 minutes
Time to cook: 35 minutes
Overall rating (out of 5): 4
The recipe
Ingredients:
Method:
Tip: when waiting for the tomatoes to cook feel free to add some more basil and/ or sugar depending on your liking.
Serve with rice and naan bread or poppadoms and a pickle tray
The verdict
Steve found the benefits of this recipe to be:
WARNING!!! Steve didn’t read the recipe correctly (!!!) and so used 2 jars of Thai green curry paste- and said the only problem with the dish was that it was too hot…
However, even if you follow the recipe properly (!) this dish can be quite spicy- we recommend for 2 people to use half a red chilli and change according to the number of people you are cooking for.
Tip: add the chilli gradually- keep tasting and add more if you want.
For more recipe idea’s check out our first blog post: Food Glorious Food.
Struggling to come up with ideas at meal times? Don’t know how to make the most of what’s left in your cupboards? Then this new feature is for you! Gone are the days when students survive on beans on toast and noodles- there are loads of recipes out there to tickle your taste buds… and I am here to find them!
This blog is designed to help you students out in the kitchen and will only feature recipes that are:
• Cheap
• Quick
• Easy
• And most of all tasty!
There are loads of websites out there that have lists and lists of recipes to choose from. But here are a few of my favourites to get you started:
Channel 4.com. This is my favourite site of all- there a loads of yummy dishes and plenty of helpful videos to show you how it is done- great for all you culinary novices out there!
Best recipe: Quick Thai green curry this takes next to no time to make and looks and tastes impressive. Top tip: this is a good one to try when you have friends round for dinner. Cost: approx £6.50 (serves 4)
Blogfood.com. This site has one of the biggest selections of recipes- so you will be sure to find something to try. It also has its very own blog section so you can swap recipes with other wannabe chefs and trade some tips!
Best recipe: Italian chicken and butternut pie (this is my favourite recipe of all time!!). You only have to use one big pot and a casserole dish so cuts down on the washing up! Top tip: No need to spend a lot on the wine as it will blend in with everything else. Cost: approx £8 (serves 4)
UKTV Food. With loads of tips and a “how to section” this site is brill if you are new to cooking.
Best recipe: Italian sausage and tomato pasta this one is great if you are really hungry and you can add in extra ingredients that need using up, such as additional veggies. Top tip: if Italian sausages are too expensive, just buy regular ones and add chopped garlic and dried mixed herbs to the pan when you are frying them. Cost: approx £4 (serves 4)
Goodtoknow.co.uk. This is a site I recently found and has loads of different sections to choose from so makes it even easier to find a recipe to suit your mood. This site also gives you handy tips and tells you how much each meal costs- even better!
Best recipe: Beef and corn casserole this is a winning recipe for those cold evenings after university. Top tip: invest in a slow cooker- you can pile all your ingredients into it in the morning and you come home to a prefect meal! Slow cookers aren’t expensive to buy and split between you and your roommates makes it even more of a bargain!
If there are any recipes out there that you have tried and liked, please let us know about them! And don’t forget- if you want to get involved and fancy trying out a recipe, get in touch!
Happy cooking…
Have you tried and tested any of these recipes? Let us know how they went by adding a comment below!
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