Monthly Archives: October 2013

Student Recipes – Day 7: One-Tray Roast Chicken and Vegetables

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Georgina

A home-cooked roast dinner is one of the meals most frequently missed by students. Often representing a strong sense of family it is, of course, linked to more than just the food itself, but it’s one home-comfort that can be … Continue reading →

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Student Recipes – Day 6: Hearty Lentil and Spinach Soup

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Georgina

Lentil soup is hearty, filling, tasty and comforting. And as with all the recipes in this series, it’s also inexpensive. Besides all that, lentils are nutritious; an excellent source of low-fat protein – making them a particularly valuable addition to … Continue reading →

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Student Recipes – Day 5: Sardines on Toast

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Georgina

Toast forms the starting point for several popular student meals, with baked beans and cheese providing two of the most common toppings. It’s easy to understand the appeal of such an easy and convenient snack – which requires the bare … Continue reading →

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Student Recipes – Day 4: Tomato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Georgina

One or other from a broad range of Indian curries is often suggested as another perennial student favourite, and while some recipes include a long list of ingredients that can appear daunting (and time consuming), home-made options can still be … Continue reading →

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Student Recipes – Day 3: Roasted Ratatouille Pasta

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Georgina

As well as being quick and easy to cook, pasta is inexpensive and incredibly versatile, making it an ideal staple for busy students. And whilst white pasta doesn’t have a particularly impressive nutritional content, using a whole wheat variety will … Continue reading →

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Student Recipes – Day 2: Pitta Bread Pizza

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Georgina

Linked to taste, convenience and affordability – as well as sociability –pizza (both frozen and take-away) is frequently listed as one of the most popular student foods. However, it also tends to be relatively high in calories, (saturated) fat and … Continue reading →

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Student Recipes Day 1: Home-Made ‘Pot Noodle’

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Georgina

Like many young adults, Jess has recently become a full-time student. In the pursuit of her goals, she has left her parental home in Sheffield and moved to London, where she is currently undertaking a foundation degree at the London Academy … Continue reading →

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Don’t try this at home: Pea and Mint Ice-Cream

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Georgina

I don’t like ice-cream. I tend not to mention it very often as people are inclined to react rather badly. But once they’ve overcome their initial shock, the conversation usually continues along these lines: Q: Really? A: Yes Q: Not … Continue reading →

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