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Cooking

Do you know how much money you could save just by cooking at home? By packing a sandwich for lunch and taking your own water and hot flask to uni each day could save you £840*.

Cooking can also be fun, cheap, health, nutritious and sociable, and you'll know exactly what you are eating.

* Based on a saving of £4 a day, five days a week over 42 teaching weeks

Always try to eat breakfast, as it kick starts the metabolism and helps with concentration – porridge is cheap and nutritious! Also, try not to wait too long between meals and carry low fat nutritious snacks with you like fruit, nuts and seeds

Below are some must-have utensils and spices for any student kitchen

Utensils

Must-haves

  • Frying pan or wok (preferably non-stick)
  • 2 pots (two different sizes) at least one with a lid
  • Cooking spoon and spatula
  • A sharp knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring jug
  • Chopping board

Good to have

  • Grater
  • Colander or sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Baking tray
  • Ovenproof dish for lasagne/casserole
  • Weighing scales

Spices Other
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Chilli powder
  • Basil
  • Curry powder

Good to have

  • Olive oil (or other cooking oil)

 

For more information, The Guardian has put together some useful student cooking advice and recipes.
- The Guardian: Student cookbook