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Welcome to the Beyond Baked Beans student cooking site! Or welcome back if you've been a regular visitor over the past 6 years. As you see we've got masses of money-saving tips and cheap, easy recipes for any occasion. Although the original site was set up to help students eat more healthily we know there are loads of first-time cooks and others who are struggling to eat well on a budget so this is for all of you too. The site will be updated every few days so visit us regularly. See the most recently posted articles below:

"A great website. If you're stuck for ideas on what to cook on a budget this is the place to look." Annalisa Barbieri - The Guardian, August 2008

Recent articles

  Cyrus Todiwala's Parsee-style eggs (in: Students Can Cook: Celebrity Recipes)
Feb 6, 2010
This is possibly the best egg recipe in the world. It comes from one of my favourite Indian chefs Cyrus Todiwala who runs a restaurant called Cafe Spice Namaste.  I’ve added spinach because I like it and it’s a good way of sneaking it into your diet but leave it out if you prefer
  What to do with a pack of peppered smoked mackerel (in: Healthy eating on a budget)
Feb 3, 2010
Two smart ideas from Sig on what to do with this cheap, healthy fish that can help boost your mood and your brainpower.
  Beetroot and carrot borscht (in: Recipes for sharing)
Jan 28, 2010
One of our regular contributors, Nicola, was asking what to do with some beets she had bought this week so here's an excellent soup invented by my vegetarian student daughter Jo to use up produce from her veg box.
  Student Union healthy eating campaigns (in: SCC Campaign News)
Jan 26, 2010
If your student union is planning a healthy eating campaign do tell them to get in touch.
  Levi Roots Hot Hot Prawn Curry (in: Students Can Cook: Celebrity Recipes)
Jan 22, 2010
An easy spicy curry from Levi Roots, the latest TV chef to support our Students Can Cook campaign.
  Quick, spicy lentils (in: Quick meals for 1 or 2)
Jan 18, 2010
The problem with lentils is that they’re boringly brown. But that’s their only defect. Otherwise they’re tasty, cheap*, warming and healthy - in other words perfect student food for this time of year. They also go really well with other budget foods such as bacon, sausages and pork chops - or with greens or rice if you’re a veggie. Here’s how to rustle up a batch
  How to cook polenta (in: Beginners' Basics)
Jan 16, 2010
If you’re bored with pasta and rice why not try Italy’s other favourite carb polenta?
  Sig's spicy Thai meatball and noodle soup (in: Recipes for sharing)
Jan 13, 2010
We discovered, looking back at the Facebook page, that it was equally cold this time last year. Sig came up with this great recipe for a spicy meatball soup to warm you up so we thought you'd like a reminder.
  Yummy wholemeal porridge bread (in: Recipes for sharing)
Jan 8, 2010

With all this bad weather bread is quite scarce in the shops so have a go at making your own
  Eating to keep out the cold (in: Healthy eating on a budget)
Jan 6, 2010
Twelve ways to boost your internal central heating in the depths of winter.
  How to lose weight healthily (in: Healthy eating on a budget)
Jan 4, 2010

We all resolve to lose weight after Christmas but the key is to do it sensibly rather than embark on a crash diet. Some top tips from nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens
  Easy apricot 'trifle' (in: Treats & celebrations)
Dec 30, 2009

If you're looking for a pud for New Year's Eve here's a really easy recipe from a friend of mine Sarah Willes who runs cooking classes at Gibbs Green, a special needs school in West London.
  Sprout and apple slaw with lemon dressing (in: Recipes for sharing)
Dec 27, 2009
Sprout-loathers among you may recoil with horror at the idea of sprout slaw but I promise you it’s a million miles from the soggy, overboiled sprouts you hate. And incredibly good for you too.
  So who won the Morphy Richards breadmaker? (in: News & Views)
Dec 22, 2009
A rather belated announcement (put it down to the cold) of the lucky prizewinner of our recent Vouchercodes.co.uk comp
  Sticky honey and mustard sausages (in: Treats & celebrations)
Dec 20, 2009
There may be more sophisticated party food but there's nothing as tasty - or as easy to make!
 
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