The perks (beyond pounds!) of home cooking:

Cooking at home isn't just about saving money, it's about embracing the joy and health benefits of prepping a dish for you, your friends and family.

There are tons of amazing benefits to whipping up your own delicious meals:

• Fuel Your Body, Not Your Wallet: You control the ingredients! This means you can limit unhealthy fats, sodium, and sugar often found in takeaways. Hello, healthy eating habits!

• Dietary Needs? No Problem! Struggling with allergies or specific dietary requirements? Cooking at home allows you to cater to your exact needs, ensuring you get the nutrients you need to stay energised.

• Portion Control Power: Restaurants can be tempting with their supersized portions. Cooking at home gives you control over portion sizes, helping you maintain healthy eating habits (and avoid that post-take away guilt.

• Become a Kitchen Mastermind: There's something super satisfying about creating a delicious meal from scratch. Unleash your inner chef and impress your flatmates with your culinary skills!

Here are some resources to help you explore different cuisines and become a kitchen pro:

• Eat Well for Less  - Budget-friendly recipes from the BBC Good Food team.

• Max's Cooking Videos - Need some inspiration? Follow along with Max as he cooks a couple of BBC Good Food recipes.

• Learn to cook with Stuart and Hannah - CCCU Head Chefs, Stuart and Hannah have put together a series of videos showing how students can connect with cooking.