Seriously cheap and genuinely delicious recipes

Being able to cook food that fills you up with joy is something that can't be beaten! So, while we're feeding students and fighting for systems change, we thought it'd be a good idea to create a collection of our most popular cheap & delicious recipes! Have a browse below.

Firstly, what do we mean by 'cheap'?

Consider a young Australian student, studying full time who is living out of home, the maximum they can get from Centrelink is $562.80, a fortnight. A Homelessness Australia report revealed a student like this would be left with $13 a day. This $13 would have to cover transport, utilities and food. We estimate that after paying public transport and bills, this student would have $5 a day for food! If they're an international student, there is little support available so budgets would be significantly less. 

If you consider students already have access to some basic staples like oil, butter, spices etc... cheap could be: 

  • A meal that costs more than $5 but is multiple serves 

  • A meal where ingredients can be foraged or rescued

  • A meal where the costs are shared between friends or family

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American Corn Bread

Classic American cornbread — warm, crumbly, and slightly sweet — brings a warm, gluten-free option to complement your weeknight meals. It comes together quickly, without the fuss of kneading a traditional dough. A quick and tasty bake that’s sure to become a new favourite.

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Creamy Yoghurt Coleslaw

Light, tangy, and creamy without the heaviness, this yoghurt coleslaw is a fresher, healthier twist on the classic mayo-based version. It comes together in minutes and is full of vibrant flavours. The perfect side to brighten up any meal.

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