Student meals and recipe ideas

Student life is the start of a new and exciting chapter! It also means cooking for yourself and learning the art of smart shopping, budget recipes and healthy meals. Need some cooking tips? From easy dishes and tasty snacks, to storecupboard essentials – here's everything you need to eat well away from home.

Easy student meals

Student life can be busy, but these quick, easy recipes mean you’ll always have time to rustle up something delicious. We have speedy spaghetti, air-fryer pizzas, cheat's curry, tacos and lots more – no major cooking skills are required, so have a go and tuck in!

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Budget student meals and recipes

Check out these hearty, flavour-packed recipes – you’ll be surprised at how little they cost. Whether you love a pasta bake or risotto, traybake or tacos, there's something for every taste and occasion, including a fun twist on hash browns!

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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 nutritious student meals, snacks and desserts without blowing your budget.

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Student dinner and lunch ideas

Plan ahead and you’ll be less likely to grab expensive food on the go. These brilliant student lunch ideas are inspired by flavours from around the world, so you don't have to put up with soggy sandwiches. Even better, they make great dinners too!

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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 – and have you tried our fun frying pan pizza?

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Student meals for one

All students need some recipes for one up their sleeves for when they're eating solo, so here are our top picks for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner that deliver on taste and variety.

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