I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
Summary
Mia Jones, a university student from Anglesey studying in London, learned to cook simple and cheap meals to save money and eat healthier. By cooking from scratch, she cut her food spending by £20 a week and shared easy recipes online to help other students.Key Facts
- Mia Jones could not cook when she first left home for university.
- She was spending about £45 a week on ready meals and snacks.
- Learning to cook with fresh ingredients helped her reduce food costs by £20 weekly.
- Cooking improved her energy and alertness for lectures.
- Mia shares budget-friendly recipes online aimed at students.
- Recipes like chickpea curry and udon noodles with tofu cost around £2.50 per meal.
- Basic ingredients for these recipes cost under £13 total for a starter store cupboard.
- The prices were checked using average costs from major UK supermarkets.
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