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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

  Easy Meatloaf (in: Recipes for sharing)
Mar 10, 2010
Meatloaf is great for an easy midweek meal. Any leftovers are good cold too.
  Sarah Randell's Caramel Apple Ginger Pudding (in: Students Can Cook: Celebrity Recipes)
Mar 5, 2010
A wickedly indulgent but really easy pudding from Sarah Randell, Food Director of Sainsbury's Magazine
  Guy's spaghetti with tuna, tomatoes and capers (in: Quick meals for 1 or 2)
Mar 3, 2010
Guy and his girlfriend Claire got the inspiration for this simple pasta dish from a trip to Venice but it's equally good for a student kitchen
  Green Banana Curry (in: Recipes for sharing)
Feb 27, 2010

Continuing with our Fairtrade recipes here’s a really easy and inventive recipe from the Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook that I thought had great student appeal.
  Verity's Divine chocolate comp (in: News & Views)
Feb 23, 2010
As well as the comp we announced yesterday one of our regular contributors Verity Orme has generously offered a prize of the Divine Heavenly Chocolate Recipe book in support of Fairtrade Fortnight. Read on for details.
  Lily Vanilli’s Fairtrade Bacon and Banana Cakes (in: Treats & celebrations)
Feb 22, 2010
Today sees the start of Fairtrade Fortnight and to kick off we're running a fabulously funky recipe from cupcake queen Lily Vanilli, courtesy of sugar producers Tate & Lyle who 2 years ago announed plans to switch their entire production to Fairtrade. They've also offered us a prize of a £30 John Lewis voucher - see our Facebook page for details of how to win it!
  Pork, pepper and potato goulash (in: Recipes for sharing)
Feb 21, 2010

Since the cold weather shows no sign of letting up here's a warming one pot stew for a crowd.
  How to make - and toss - pancakes (in: Beginners' Basics)
Feb 15, 2010

Blimey! No sooner have we got Valentine's Day - and Chinese New Year - over than it's Pancake Day. Here's how to make 'em if you've never tried 'em before.
  Sig's passionfruit and white chocolate mousse (in: Treats & celebrations)
Feb 12, 2010
It's a standing joke among the BBB team that Sig will sneak passionfruit into anything if she gets half a chance but it really justifies its presence in this genius invention  - the perfect pud for Valentine's night.
  A voluptuous Valentine’s dinner for two (in: Treats & celebrations)
Feb 10, 2010

This is an unashamedly lewd, messy dinner which can (and should) be eaten with your fingers.
  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.
 
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