Five dishes every student should cook
1. A Greasy Fry-up
What better way to cure a hangover than with your best attempt at an English breakfast?
Plus you don't even have to leave your accommodation to visit the nearest Greasy Spoon café; you can enjoy the pure unadulterated greasiness in the comfort of your own bed.
A few rashers of bacon, sausages and tomatoes fried to perfection, alongside a rather generous helping of baked beans, is all that it takes to cure that pounding headache and unsettled stomach.
Furthermore, gathering in the kitchen to make such a rescue remedy with your fellow party goers can be the perfect opportunity to reminisce and gossip about the activities of the previous night.
2. Chilli Con-Carne
A simple yet appetizing dish that would have your mother beaming with pride.
All you need is a jar of ready-made chilli sauce, a bag of rice and some beef mince.
Boil the rice for approximately twenty minutes (or if your culinary skills are not up to scratch, use boil-in-a-bag rice).
Fry the mince in a pan until it has browned, add the sauce and vóila you have concocted your very own Chilli cuisine.
Furthermore, add a dollop of sour cream for an extra addition of tastiness.
Assign tasks to each person and in the meantime you can have a good laugh about what you've actually resorted to, to curb the boredom.Sarah George
3. Roast
Bored on a Sunday afternoon? Can't be bothered with that essay assignment or seminar preparation?
Well venture into the hidden depths of the communal kitchen with your fellow housemates for a group attempt at a Sunday Roast.
Assign tasks to each person and in the meantime you can have a good laugh about what you've actually resorted to, to curb the boredom. Students cooking...who would have thought it?!
4. Chicken Stir-fry
A quick and healthy option for the detoxing students amongst you after a solid session of partying during Freshers' week.
Boil some egg noodles separately in a saucepan and prepare the ingredients for your stir-fry.
Add a clove of finely chopped garlic, some red pepper, beansprouts and carrots to the wok to fry lightly in vegetable oil for approximately a minute.
Set this to one side and prepare to fry the chicken strips for a further 4 minutes.
Once the chicken has lost its pink colour, stir in the vegetables with some soya sauce and optional oyster sauce to add flavour.
Cook for a further minute and serve (whether that be just for you or for your housemates as well is another matter!)
5. Jacket Potato
The ultimate student dish! The potato can be cooked in the microwave or for a crispier finish, in the oven, and the fillings are endless.
Tuna mayonnaise, cheese, baked beans and chilli are just a few of the many options you can finish your spud with.
Garnish with a green salad for dinner or for a light lunch option, just the potato will do.
