Student recipes

This fast and filling chilli is great served with rice or piled high onto a baked potato and dolloped with soured cream

A fab, cheap, veggie curry, great for a student gathering. And the left overs will taste great the next day.

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Vegetarian mince replaces meat in this recipe

Stretch a pack of mince to make this hearty dish. It's perfect eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon and some crusty bread on a cold winter's night

The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter

A new twist on an old favourite, great for an easy after work or after school supper - easily doubled or trebled

This quick meal for one is the perfect way to warm up an evening

Jazz up a snack of scrambled eggs on toast with a few flavoursome additions

Put a new spin on the classic baked potato with this quick and tasty recipe

Pasta, sauce, and sausages, what could be a better combination? The sausage meat adds great flavour to a simple dish

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

Forget microwave mug cakes - if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate, peanut butter and jam brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

This hearty supper is healthy, cheap and filling - great for an easy meal for your mates

This recipe is great for using up leftovers. Feel free to bung anything in - it's always delicious

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

This family favourite is a great way to get seafood into a gluten-free diet - and by using canned tuna it fits into even the strictest of student budgets

Cook our easy one-pot curry in just half an hour, with only 5 mins prep. Serve with rice and yogurt, it's ideal for feeding the family quickly, on a budget. Or serve with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly dinner.

Cook this simple brown butter linguine as a filling meal for one. It's a budget option and only takes 20 minutes to make – ideal for busy weeknights

Bake a spiced sweet potato with spinach for lunch, or as a budget supper for one. It's low-calorie, packed with vitamin C and packs big flavour

Prep this vibrant veggie puff pastry tart easily using courgettes and sweet caramelised red onion – it's a great way to feed the family on a budget

This impressive looking salted caramel dessert is fit for a dinner party table, uses storecupboard ingredients and is ready in under half an hour

A hearty stew to feed a family with just four ingredients. Spicy chorizo and fresh pesto provide tons of flavour and it's on the table in just 20 minutes

Make the most of spring greens and make this flavour-packed noodle dish with Korean-style marinated eggs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve