We are immensely proud of our student volunteers for their dedication and the invaluable resource they have created. For many students, university is the first time they have had to cook for themselves and kitchen disasters are a common occurrence in halls of residence.

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Now you can get your hands on their Ultimate Student Cookbook that offers delicious recipes for every occasion and ability in the kitchen.That’s why we wanted to create a cookbook, that inspires students to cook with a variety of ingredients, whilst also being simple, flexible and mostly budget friendly. Adorers of avocados: if you thought you could only have them for breakfast with eggs or on Mexican night inside your fajitas, think again. Addthedrainedpastatothecooledfryingpan,andpourinthecontentsofthebowl,aswellasalittleofthereservedcookingwater.

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Leaving home for university is daunting for many reasons, but having to learn to cook for yourself needn’t be one of them. Student Ellie Calvert from the YSJ Student Cookbook Editorial and Design team said: “We all know that student life can be a bit hectic; as you navigate your way through exams, part-time jobs, placements, lectures and nights out. A lover of good food and a self-taught cook, Rachel started producing easy recipes to share with her friends at uni who were struggling for food inspiration on a budget.Starting life as a student is a big shift for many, kicking off that long-awaited transition into adulthood. There’s nothing like a long, convoluted list of ingredients to put you off cooking and make you reach for those instant noodles, right? Vic Hamilton, Head of Library and Learning Services and Induction and Transition Lead said: “The decision to distribute the cookbook aligns with York St John University's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.