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Mon, 21 Sep 2026

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to

Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.
Students shared their favorite recipes:
* Mia's chickpea curry and udon noodles (cost: £2.50 per meal)
* Jayda Otuo-Mensah's tacos (cost: under £2.50 per meal)
* Rob Medhurst's spaghetti bolognese (cost: very affordable, adaptable to various dishes) Chef Claire Thompson recommends stocking up on essential store cupboard items, including spices and chickpeas. The students learned to cook by following social media videos and experimenting with new recipes. They found cooking from scratch not only saved them money but also improved their energy levels and overall well-being.