Student recipes

Student cooking on a budget needn’t be boring. We have selected easy recipes that are cheap, quick and tasty, to guarentee you eat well at university.

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Vegan fry-up

Vegan fry-up

You don’t need meat to make a knockout brunch dish. We’ve made this vegan breakfast...

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Crunchy-melty tuna and broccoli pasta bake

Crunchy-melty tuna and broccoli pasta bake

This gorgeous pasta bake is exactly what is says on the tin: crunchy, melty, oozy...

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Smoky sausage chilli

Smoky sausage chilli

We’ve doubled the quantities of this sensational smoky sausage chilli so you can freeze half...

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Easy midweek spaghetti bolognese

Easy midweek spaghetti bolognese

Our easy recipe for spaghetti bolognese makes a double batch of sauce, so you can...

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Veggie chilli with nachos

Veggie chilli with nachos

This isn’t just any vegetarian recipe, it’s a hearty Mexican chilli made with plenty of...

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Quick parma ham and goat’s cheese pizzas

Quick parma ham and goat’s cheese pizzas

It takes less time to make these pizzas, made with a quick homemade tomato sauce,...

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Mexican baked beans

Mexican baked beans

Make these delicious Mexican beans for dinner tonight, then use the leftovers for lunch for...

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Chicken and houmous wraps

Chicken and houmous wraps

This chicken wrap recipe not only make a quick midweek dinner, but are a perfect...

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Mexican-style pork wraps

Mexican-style pork wraps

This easy Mexican recipe uses ready-made slow-cooked pork belly and shop-bought tomato salsa for an...

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Easy focaccia pizza bianco

Easy focaccia pizza bianco

These quick and easy pizzas work well with a range of toppings but the combination...

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One-pan roast chicken

One-pan roast chicken

Cheap, simple and delicious. Using seasonal ingredients this roast chicken makes a warming supper, perfect...

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New potato, asparagus and feta frittata

New potato, asparagus and feta frittata

A simple vegetarian recipe on a budget, using leftover new potatoes, asparagus and eggs.

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Tortilla mushroom pizzas

Tortilla mushroom pizzas

These easy peasy tortilla pizzas make a great simple and cost effective supper.

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Quick linguine carbonara with courgette and bacon

Quick linguine carbonara with courgette and bacon

Pasta is great for an easy midweek meal and this linguine carbonara recipe, with courgette...

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Macaroni cheese

Macaroni cheese

Macaroni cheese is a childhood classic. The Gruyère, mustard and parsley give this old favourite...

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Five-spice chicken noodle stir-fry

Five-spice chicken noodle stir-fry

This clever chicken stir-fry recipe uses time-saving products to make midweek cooking quick and easy.

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Chicken, leek and bacon bakes

Chicken, leek and bacon bakes

This chicken, leek and bacon bake is a throw-it-all-together-and-bung-it-in-the-oven kind of dish. The ideal midweek...

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Mushroom barley risotto

Mushroom barley risotto

This risotto recipe is a heartwarming, satisfying meal. Try pearl barley for a shortcut supper.

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Sausage and herb stuffed aubergines

Sausage and herb stuffed aubergines

Watching the pennies? This recipe uses sausage meat instead of mince for a cheap alternative.

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Easy-peasy fish pie with a shortcrust top

Easy-peasy fish pie with a shortcrust top

This quick and easy fish pie is wonderfully comforting on a cold winter’s night and...

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Quick chicken tikka

Quick chicken tikka

Quick, cheap and utterly delicious – this chicken tikka recipe is sure to become a...

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Spicy sausage penne

Spicy sausage penne

Sausages and pasta in a chilli tomato sauce is a cheap and easy midweek meal...

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Quick chicken burger with sweet potato wedges

Quick chicken burger with sweet potato wedges

This chicken burger is healthier, quicker and cheaper than going out for a takeaway.

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Quick Caribbean jerk pork

Quick Caribbean jerk pork

Use a shop-bought jerk marinade, and a few other nifty ingredients, to create this Caribbean...

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