Student meals and recipe ideas

Student life is the start of a new and exciting chapter! And that means learning or practising the art of smart shopping, budget cooking and healthy eating. Need some tips? Here you’ll find everything you need to eat well away from home, from student meals and tasty snacks, to what to keep in your storecupboard, as well as veggie and healthy student recipes.

Easy student meals

With work, rest and play, there’s not a lot of time for cooking when you’re at uni, so save these quick and easy student meals and you’ll always have something delicious to eat. We have speedy midweek meals, air-fryer recipes when you’re craving fast food, plus an indulgent dessert to share with friends. Student meals never tasted so good!

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Budget student meals and recipes

Budget cooking doesn’t mean basic eating. Take a look at these interesting, flavour-packed recipes and you’ll be surprised how little they cost. From delicious dinners to filling lunches, a batch-cook soup and a hearty pasta bake, if you’re searching for cheap student meals, browse, cook and enjoy.

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Healthy student meals and snacks

Healthy eating can totally go hand-in-hand with budget cooking. With a little know-how and some hero ingredients, you can create healthy student meals without blowing your budget. As well as filling, nutritious meals, we have tasty snacks and delicious desserts – proof that healthy food can look and taste indulgent.

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Student dinner and lunch ideas

Plan ahead and you’ll be much less likely to grab expensive food on the go. Here you’ll find tasty student lunch ideas inspired by flavours from around the world, meaning you’ll never be bored with soggy sandwiches! These recipes double as delicious student dinners for when you’re looking to cook for your housemates or just fancy something different for yourself.

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Vegetarian student recipes

Whether you’re a veggie or just looking to eat less meat, here’s our pick of the best student vegetarian recipes. From old favourites with a twist (who doesn’t love pesto pasta?) to fresh new ideas, these recipes showcase delicious veg and pulses while packing in the flavour without using expensive ingredients.

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Student meals for one

All students need some recipes for one up their sleeves for those times when they just don’t want to cook for anyone else or plan for tomorrow’s meals. So we’ve gathered some brilliant breakfasts, brunches, easy lunches and simple suppers to tick that box. Easy student meals for one, coming right up!

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