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 and budgeting. From easy dishes and tasty snacks, to storecupboard essentials – here's everything you need to eat well away from home. Browse our budget meals for further thrifty inspiration.

Easy student meals

Student life can be busy, but these super-easy recipes mean you’ll always have time to rustle up something delicious. We've speedy spaghetti, air-fryer pizzas, tasty tacos and a meatball curry – plus, you can explore our easy weeknight recipes for lots more ideas.

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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, fishcakes or burgers, there's something for every taste and occasion. Discover lots more budget meals for further frugal inspo.

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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 affordable and nutritious student meals, snacks and desserts. Browse our top 10 budget bakes for more sweet ideas.

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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, plus they make great light dinners too! Take a look at our budget lunch recipes for more ideas.

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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 to fresh new ideas, there's something for every taste and craving. We've tons of vegetarian recipes for more ideas.

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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. Our recipes for one will give you bags more inspiration.

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