Quick&and&easy&recipes&

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Start&cooking&today!&
You&can&do&it!&
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Cooking&meals&is&much&cheaper&than&eating&outside.&This&is&true&everywhere&
but&even&more&in&Geneva...&Take&turns&and&cook&for&your&roommate&and&your&
friends!& You’ll& save& even& more& money& –& and& the& kitchen& will& probably& stay&
cleaner...&

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I&have&selected&only&a&few&recipes&from&these&websites:&

http://www.studentrecipes.com/2

http://www.squidoo.com/studentfood#module554673422

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INDEX&
1. Chili&con&carne&
2. Beef&in&beer&
3. Pad&Thai&Chicken&
4. Thai&Green&Curry&
5. Pineapple&chicken&
6. Vegetarian&rice&
7. Omelette&
8. Egg&fried&rice&
9. Salmon&in&the&oven&
10. Basic&pasta&
11. Carbonara&al&funghi&
12. Simple&spaghetti&bolognaise&
13. Cucumber&salad&
14. Goat&cheese&and&Beetroot&salad&
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 1. Chilli&con&Carne&
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This2 was2 one2 of2 the2 first2 easy2
recipes2 I2 learnt2 to2 cook2 and2 can2 be2
mastered2in2just2a2few2attempts!2It’s2
healthy,2cheap2and2tasty2and2makes2
the2 ultimate2 student2 food.2 You2 can2
make2a2large2batch2of2this2and2then2
store2in2the2fridge2for2days2or2freeze2
for2weeks.2
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22
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Ingredients2
Ground/minced2beef2500g2
12Large2onion2chopped2
2N32Cloves2of2Garlic2
1N22Tins2of2chopped2tomatoes2400g2
Squeeze2of2tomato2puree2
12teaspoon2of2chilli2powder2(or2to2taste)2
12teaspoon2of2ground2cumin2
dash2of2Worcester2sauce2
Sprinkle2of2salt2and2pepper2
12Chopped2red2pepper2
12tin2of2drained2kidney2beans2400g2
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Method2
1)2Fry2the2onion2in2a2hot2pan2with2oil2until2nearly2brown2then2add2chopped2
garlic2
2)2Add2the2mince2and2stir2until2brown2N2drain2any2excess2fat2if2desired2
3)2Add2all2dried2spices2and2seasoning2then2reduce2heat2and2add2chopped2
tomatoes2
4)2Stir2well2and2add2tomato2puree2and2worcester2sauce2then2leave2to2simmer2
for2about2an2hour2(less2if2you’re2in2a2rush)2
5)2Add2the2chopped2red2pepper2and2continue2to2simmer2for252mins,2then2add2
the2tin2of2drained2kidney2beans2and2cook2for2a2further252mins.2If2the2chilli2
become2to2dry2at2any2point2just2add2a2bit2of2water.2
Serve2with2rice,2jacket2potatoes2or2pasta!2
 2. Beef&in&Beer&
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Ingredients&

500g2of2cheap2beef2pieces2(stewing2steak2usually2is2cheap)2
5002mls2of2real2ale2
42large2onions2
22fat2cloves2of2garlic2
tbsp2of2plain2flour2

Method&

Raw2beef,2roll2it2in2the2flour...fry24N52pieces2at2a2time2in2a2hot2saucepan2to2
seal...put2to2one2side2when2all2done2
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cut2the2onions2into2quarters...fry2in2the2same2frying2pan2as2the2beef...to2soak2up2
the2juices...2
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Towards2the2end2of2frying2the2onion2(they2should2be2nicely2brown2round2the2
edges)2throw2in2the2smashed2up2cloves2of2garlic.2
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Transfer2the2beef,2onions,2garlic2to2a2deep2casserole2dish.2Stir2in2the2remaining2
flour2
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pour2on2the2bottle2of2beer2N2really,2it2isn't2going2to2be2wasted!!!2
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Cover,2and2cook2at21502for2about222and2a2half2hours...will2be2gorgeous2when2it2
comes2out,2trust2me...serve2with2mash2
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3. Pad&Thai&Chicken&
4&servings&

Ingredients&
Essential2items:2
Rice2noodles2(can2use2another2type2of2noodle2but2read2packet2instructions2for2
how2to2cook)2
22chicken2breasts2
salt2and2pepper2
32medium2red2chillis2(chopped)2
32spring2onions2(chopped)2
22eggs2
Corriander2(if2I2don't2have2any2corriander2i2substitute2for2some2dried2mint)2
12tbsp2lemon2juice2
12tbsp2brown2sugar2
22cloves2of2garlic2(minced)2
32tbsp2of2fish2sauce2
2
The2following2ingredients2aren't2essential2but2if2you2can2afford2them2they2taste2
fantastic2in2this2dish2
60g2cooked2shrimp2
32tbsp2roasted2peanuts2(slightly2ground)2
beansprouts2
mange2tout2or2sugar2snap2peas&

Method&

1.2Soak2the2rice2noodles2in2hot2water2for2202minutes2or2until2cooked2
2.2Heat2some2oil2in2a2pan2and2add2the2two2beaten2and2seasoned2eggs2to2make2
an2omlette.2Transfer2to2a2plate2and2chop2into2strips2and2leave2to2cool.2
3.2Heat2some2oil2in2the2wok2and2add2the2chicken,2once2it2is2sealed2on2all2sides2
add2the2garlic.2
4.2Add2the2spring2onions2and2shrimp2(if2using)2and2stir2fry2for2another2minute2
5.2Add2the2chillis,2drained2noodles,2fish2sauce,2lemon2juice,2sugar2and2peanuts2
and2stir2fry2over2a2high2heat2for2another2minute2
6.2Toss2in2the2bean2sprouts,2omlette2strips,2mange2tout2and2stir2fry2briskly2for2
about2302seconds2
7.2Toss2over2corriander2and2season2to2taste.2Serve2piping2hot.2
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4. Thai&Green&Curry&&
An&Easy&College&Recipe&for&College&Students&to&create&an&Authentic&Thai&Dish!&

Having2been2to2Thailand,2this2has2to2be2one2of2
my2favourite2dishes!2The2photo2is2an2authentic2Thai2green2curry2
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Ingredients2
22Chicken2breasts2
12can2coconut2milk,2or2low2fat2coconut2milk2
12Onion2
12Aubergine2
12Chopped2green2chilli2
Thai2Green2Curry2Paste2
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Method2
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1)2To2make2the2curry,2cook2the2paste2in2a2large2nonNstick2wok2or2large2frying2
pan2over2a2low2heat,2for252minutes.2Cut2the2chicken2into2strips2and2add2to2the2
pan2with2the2chopped2onion.2Cook2for25N82minutes2or2until2no2longer2pink.2Add2
the2aubergine2chopped.2
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2)2Stir2in2the2coconut2milk2and2simmer2for2about2102minutes2or2until2the2
chicken2is2cooked2through.2Scatter2over2the2chilli2and2serve2with2rice2
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5. Pineapple&Chicken&
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4&Servings&
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Ingredients&
22tsp2canola2or2sesame2oil2
12(10Noz)2package2frozen2broccoli2(or2stirNfry2vegetable2mix),2thawed*2
1/22C2stirNfry2sauce2
1/42C2pineapple2juice,2use2reserved2juice2from2canned2pineapple2
1/42tsp2garlic2powder2
1/42tsp2crushed2red2pepper2(optional2–2use2if2you2like2it2hot!)2
12(15Noz)2can2pineapple2chunks2or2tidbits,2drained2(reserve2the2juice!)2
22C2diced2cooked2chicken2or222(10Noz)2cans2chicken2breast,2drained2and2flaked2
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Method&

1.2Heat2the2oil2in2a2large2skillet2over2medium2high2heat.2Add2all2ingredients2
EXCEPT2the2pineapple2&2chicken.2Cook2and2stir2until2heated2through,252–262min.2
2.2Add2pineapple2and2chicken;2cook2another222minutes.2
Serve2over2instant2brown2rice2or2whole2wheat2pasta.2
*2Thaw2frozen2vegetables2in2the2microwave2or2by2holding2the2package2under2
cold2
running2water2for2several2minutes.2
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6. Vegetarian&Rice&
Ingredients&

1/22chopped2onion2
12chopped2garlic2clove2
12chopped2courgette2
12grated2carrot2
12chopped2red2or2yellow2pepper2
75g2frozen2peas22
1/22tin2of2chopped2tomatoes2
350ml2Vegetable2stock2
150g2Dried2brown2rice2
12tbsp2of2dried2parsley2
12tsp2tumeric2
Seasoning2

Method&

Serves22:2Prep2time2102mins:2cook2time2252mins2
2
1)Add2onion,2garlic2and2tumeric2to2pan2with2a2splash2of2veg2stock2
2)Stirring,2cook2gently2for2a232mins2then2add2the2chopped2courgette,2grated2
carrot2and2chopped2pepper2
3)Stir2well2for2a2further232mins2then2add2the2dried2rice2
4)Stir2rice2in2well2with2the2vegetables22
5)Once2rice2os2distributed2well2throughout2the2mixture2add2the2stockN2leave2to2
boil2
6)Once2boiled2immediately2turn2heat2down2to2simmer2and2cover.2Cook2for2102
mins2
7)Add2in2chopped2tomatoes2and2frozen2peas2and2stir2
8)Cover2and2simmer2for2a2further2102mins2
9)Once2cooked2stir2in2dried2parsely2with2seasoning22
10)Spoon2rice2into222dishes2

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 7. Omelette&&

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Ingredients2
32Eggs2
Salt2and2Pepper2
Butter2
Grated2cheese2(optional)2
Mixed2herbs2(optional)2
2
Method2
1)2Mix2the2eggs2in2any2sort2of2bowl2or2jug2you2like2(a2pint2glass2works2well!)2with2
salt,2pepper2and2herbs2if2desired.2
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2)2Heat2the2butter2(or2oil)2in2a2reasonably2large2frying2pan.2
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3)2Pour2in2the2egg2mixture2slowly2and2swirl2the2pan2a2little2to2even2it2out.2
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4)2After2302seconds2or2so2the2top2should2firm2up,2at2this2point2add2grated2
cheese2if2you2like.2
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5)2Continue2cooking2a2little2until2the2cheese2begins2to2melt,2then2fold2the2
omelette2in2half2with2a2bendy2spatula2
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6)2If2its2nice2and2cooked2on2the2bottom2already2then2serve,2otherwise,2continue2
cooking2on2each2side2a2little2more!2
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Sometimes2I2make2an2omelette2with2loads2of2onions,2chopped2sausages2and2
vegetables2in.2If2you2do2this2then2you2probably2wont2be2able2to2fold2it2so2
instead,2pop2the2pan2under2a2grill2to2finish2the2top2off2after2its2cooked2
underneath!2
 8. Egg&fried&rice&
Ingredients&

Rice2(as2much2as2you2fancy2really!)2
Half2an2onion2(Or2more,2again2if2you2fancy2it)2
A2tin2of2sweetcorn2
A2few2mushrooms2
1N22eggs2

Method&

Start2cooking2the2rice2however2you2do,2and2put2some2oil2in2a2frying2pan.2
2
Chop2the2onion2into2bits,2any2size2really,2doesnt2matter2particularly2and2throw2
into2the2frying2pan.2
2
Chop2the2mushrooms2and2add2to2the2onions.22
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Once2the2rice2is2cooked,2drain2it2off2and2add2it2into2the2frying2pan.2
2
Tip2the2drained2sweetcorn2into2the2pan2as2well2and2stir2it2all2up.2
2
Break2the2eggs2into2the2pan2(OR2beat2them2together2in2another2bowl2and2tip2
into2the2frying2pan)2and2stir2the2mixture2up.2
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At2this2point,2you2need2to2keep2stirring2the2mixture,2keeping2the2eggs2moving.2
Keep2going2until2the2eggs2have2cooked,2should2take2about25N82minutes2maybe?2

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9. Salmon&in&the&oven&
Ingredients&
12fillet2of2salmon,2skinned2(tails2are2cheapest)2
Any2veggies2you2like:2tomatoe,2peppers,2zucchinis,2etc2
Liquid2cream22
Black2pepper2
Salt2
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Method&
1.2Put2the2salmon2in2an2oven2dish2N22add2chopped2veggies2and2cream2on2topN2
with2salt2and2pepper2
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2.2Grill2on2a2high2heat2for2about2252min.2If2it2is2a2thick2fillet,2it2will2take2longer2to2
cook2through,2always2check2if2the2middle2if2cooked.22
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3.2You2can2serve2it2with2rice2or2pasta2
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10. Basic&Pasta&
Ingredients&

Dried2Pasta...2any2work2well2
Water2
Salt2
Tomato2Puree2
Cheese/Tuna/Both/None2:)2

Method&

1. Boil2your2pasta2adding2salt2to2the2water2for2later2on.2
2.2While2pasta2is2cooking2grate2your2cheese/drain2your2tuna.2
3.2When2the2pasta2is2cooked2add2about2half2a2tube2of2tomato2puree,2
stirring2well,2to2give2you2a2passata2consistency.2Of2course2you2can2just2
use2passata2if2you2want,2and2drain2the2pasta2instead.2
4.2Then,2add2the2tuna2if2using2any,2stirring2it2in2well.2Leave2for2a2minute2
to2heat2up2the2tuna.2Add2salt/pepper2to2taste.2
5.2Serve2into2a2bowl2and2sprinkle2lots2of2cheese2on2top2:)2
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Enjoy!2
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This2can2be2enjoyed2as2a2simple2tomato2pasta,2or2with2cheese2or2tuna,2or2
both2:)2

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Ingredients&
42x2rashers2streaky2bacon,2chopped2
10g2dried2porcini2mushrooms2
4x2closed2cup2mushrooms2(25g2each),2thinly2sliced2
90g2of2value2spaghetti2
12egg,2beaten2
30g2of2Parmesan2cheese,2grated2
22tsp2olive2oil2
1/22x2small2garlic2clove,2finely2chopped2
Method&
Serves:2One2
Difficulty:2Easy2
Cost:2£2.062per2serving2
Prep.2Time:252mins2
Cooking2Time:2252mins2
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1.2Soak2the2porcini2mushrooms2in2hot2water2for2202minutes.2Drain,2chop2and2
set2aside.2
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2.2Mix2the2beaten2egg2and2two2thirds2of2the2Parmesan2cheese2in2a2large2bowl2to2
make2the2Carbonara2sauce.2Season2with2salt2and2pepper.2
2
3.2Cook2the2spaghetti2according2to2the2packet2instructions.2
2
4.2Meanwhile,2heat2the2oil2in2a2frying2pan2and2fry2the2bacon2for232minutes.2Add2
the2fresh2mushrooms,2porcini2mushrooms2and2garlic2and2cook2for2a2further23N42
minutes,2stirring2frequently.2
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5.2Drain2the2spaghetti,2reserving21tbsp2of2the2cooking2water.2Immediately2add2
the2pasta2to2the2Carbonara2sauce2as2well2as2the2reserved2cooking2water,2bacon2
and2mushrooms.2Toss2it2all2together2with2two2forks.2(The2egg2will2be2cooked2by2
the2heat2of2the2pasta,2and2the2sauce2will2cling2to2the2strands.)2Serve2
immediately2topped2with2the2remaining2Parmesan2cheese.2
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Recipes2like2this2one2that2involve2raw2or2lightly2cooked2eggs2should2always2use2
eggs2that2are2as2fresh2as2possible2and2have2been2stored2according2to2the2
packaging2guidelines.2
 12. Simple&Spaghetti&Bolognaise&&
A&Classic&College&Recipe&Z&Simplified&

I2have2tried2to2make2this2dish2as2simple2as2
possible,2as2you2get2better2you2can2add2more2ingredients2N2try2cooking2on2a2
lower2heat2for2longer2if2you2have2the2time.2
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Ingredients2
500g2beef2mince2
12tbsp2olive2oil2
12onion,2finely2chopped2
12cup2beef2stock2
clove2of2garlic2
Carrots,2mushroom2and2celery2(optional)2
12tsp2dried2mixed2or2ItalianNstyle2herbs2
Squirt2of2tomato2paste2
12x2425g2passatta2or2chopped2tomatoes2
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Method2
Heat2oil2in2a2heavyNbased2pan2and2add2onion,2stirring2over2a2moderate2heat2for2
1N22minutes.2
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Add2mince,2stirring2constantly2until2well2browned.2
2
Stir2in2remaining2ingredients.2
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Cover2and2simmer2gently2for2about2302minutes,2or2until2cooked2through2(if2
using2chopped2tomatoes2this2will2take2a2bit2longer.2
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Serve2with2your2favourite2spaghetti,2bread2and2salad.2
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13. Cucumber&salad&
Ingredients&

12cucumber,2sliced2
32tbsp2sugar2
1/42cup2fresh2lemon2juice2
82oz.2sour2cream2
12tspn2salt2
1/22tspn2dill2

Method&

Dissolve2sugar2in2lemon2juice.2Add2sour2cream,2salt2and2dill.2Mix2with2the2
cucumbers.2

14. Goat&cheese/beetroot&salad&
Ingredients&

Lettuce/2Any2leafy2salad2base2you2like2
Beetroot2(cut2into2slices)2
Goats2Cheese2(cut2into2slices)2
Walnuts2(Crush2up2abit)2
Balsamic2Dressing2(you2can2also2make2your2own2if2you2know2how2lol)2

Method&

Put2lettuce/2leafy2salad2on2a2plate2
Add2beetroot2and2goats2cheese2on2the2top2
Sprinkle2crushed2walnuts2on2top2
Drizzle2balsamic2dressing2over2