Food on a University Budget

Cheap and healthy meals right from the tables of uni students

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Summer Lemonade

It’s nearly summer, and that means not only will you want a revision cool down, but but something sweet to keep you going! Ingredients 1 cup of lemon juice (Around 6 lemons) 1 cup of white sugar or 3/4 cups of caster 3 cups of cold water to dilute 1 cup of water Method In a small saucepan, add the one cup of water along with the sugar. Set this on a low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Once the syrup is clear, take off the heat.

Set this aside to cool down as you juice the lemons. Once done, combine the syrup and juice into a jug and stir. Add the cold water part by part, stopping to taste until you have the desired flavor. 

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BEST FUDGY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Simple Chicken Noodle Soup

Haven’t got long for dinner? Barely got anything in the cupboards? Soup is an inexpensive way to make everything last a lot longer and it’s the best thing to heat up in the winter. 

Ingredients 3 small boneless chicken breasts 1.2 litres/ 2 pints of water 3 carrots 85g of noddles 4 chicken stock cubes

Optional additions Fresh coriander Frozen spinach Handful of broccoli 

Method

Fill a large saucepan with the water, drop in your stock cubes, add a pinch of salt, then your chicken breasts. Bring this to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Skim any foam from the surface, then remove the chicken breasts to cut into pieces. 

Continue to simmer the liquid, add the noddles, veg, and cook for another 5 or so minutes. Add the chopped chicken back into the soup for a minute or so. Season with salt and pepper, and serve piping hot.

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Chocolate Raspberry Delight

Smoothie Time!

Trying to be healthy? Trying to add a few more calories to your day? Or even just feeling a bit peckish? Smoothies are a perfect way to have a meal on the go. Only 3 ingredients - you might as well give it a go!

Ingredients:  - 300ml Soy milk (or milk if you prefer - either works)  - 2 Table spoons of Milo (other chocolate milk powders such as Nesquik)  - A handful of frozen raspberries Optional swaps and additions:  - A couple of spoonfuls of vanilla yogurt instead of quite as much milk  - Squeeze of honey to sweeten the taste  - A banana 

I find the best way is to toss it all in together in a blender, starting with the milk. Set it on high for a good couple of seconds and you’re good to go. As I always say, recipes are just a guidance. I find adding a little more Milo works because I’m a choco-holic Play around and find the right combination for you!