One pan mac ‘n’ cheese with salsa topping
Check out these super easy veggie mac ‘n’ cheese one-pans, topped with a punchy salsa. This simple recipe is a real treat without the calories, plus it’s ready in just 25 minutes too
Crisp topped macaroni cheese
Comfort food at its best. Mac ‘n’ cheese is always a winner and this one, with shredded ham and a crispy top is top of our list. Fresh salad is good as a side.
Mac ‘n’ cheese with bacon
How do you make mac ‘n’ cheese better? Add bacon of course! This oozing cheesy pasta bake is also rich with Red Leicester and finished with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Double up the recipe for all of your flat mates
Jacket potatoes for students
Jacket potatoes make a great option for cheap student meals for one or the whole gang. Try our fun ideas here, and here’s how to make the perfect jacket potatoes…
Baked sweet potatoes with smoky beans
This recipe for baked sweet potatoes with smoky beans makes for an easy veggie student meal that will give you a veg fix before a big night out. Plus, it’s under 500 calories.
Tuna melt jackets
Tinned tuna makes a great budget-friendly topping for a baked-potato. This recipe adds cheese and spring onions for an extra melty finish, ideal for indulging on.
Baked sweet potatoes with feta cream and crisp chorizo
Some nights, only a baked potato will do. Why not make it a bit more special with this recipe for baked sweet potatoes with feta cream and crisp chorizo? Ultimate comfort food.
Flatmate sharers for students
Hot and smoky beef chilli
Best beef chilli fit for a crowd. Made with chipotle chilli and fresh green chilli this is both warming and with a kick. Serve with guacamole and rice
Fish pie
A comforting white fish, smoked haddock, prawns and leek pie, topped with fluffy mash, that you can make in advance and freeze. A classic family dish special enough to serve to guests too
Melanzane parmigiana
Make a batch of this Italian veggie classic to feed a crowd, or make two smaller dishes and freeze one for later. Plus, it’s gluten free
Cheesy garlic dough balls
Give our tear-and-share gooey cheese-filled dough balls a go at home with step-by-step help from the olive test kitchen. They’d make a great starter for the kids or something to kick off a laid back dinner party
Recipes with mince for students
Mince makes a great-value option for feeding a crowd. Buy a large pack and make one of these easy meals for a cheap dinner. Plenty more student meal ideas with mince here…
Best-ever spaghetti bolognese
Make this for your uni flat mates and reap the rewards. With our best-ever spaghetti bolognese we’ve perfected a family favourite including tips on how to make it in a slow cooker.
Classic cottage pie
This is our take on a classic cottage pie that will feed a crowd. With rich beef and creamy mash, it’s a long-standing family favourite and a good one to have in the freezer for emergencies!
Chilli con carne
Get your mates round for a seriously indulgent flat party. Our most popular chilli con carne recipe EVER! Made Tex-Mex style with aged minced beef, chipotle powder, red wine, 70% dark chocolate and semi-dried tomatoes.
Stir-fry noodles for students
Stir fries are the perfect solution for quick meals between lectures, library sessions and before pre drinks. More stir-fry ideas here…
10-minute beef and black bean stir-fry
This 10-minute beef and black bean stir-fry is the ideal quick fix. It’s super speedy, under 300 calories, and packed full of flavour. It’s also great for when you want to be a bit healthier and ditch your usual take-away.
Sticky pork and mangetout stir-fry
Pork, noodles, mangetout: the three main ingredients for this quick and easy stir-fry. Spice it up with sweet chilli sauce to serve and tuck in for a fast meal for two.
Shanghai fried beef noodles
Ready in just 30 minutes, these Shanghai fried beef noodles make a great, easy meal for two.
Pasta bakes for students
One of the easiest student meal ideas, a pasta bake makes plenty for your whole flat, with leftovers for heating up between lectures or to tuck into after a night out…
Meatball melt lasagne
This indulgent lasagne is a great dinner party entertaining pleaser to assemble then bake just before your friends arrive. Really meaty and full of great texture, your guests will keep coming back for more. An easy winner!
Quick courgette lasagne
This must be the best easy vegetarian lasagne! Mix the courgettes, garlic and chilli with ricotta, add a shop-bought tomato sauce and fresh lasagne and dinner can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Baked tortellini with spinach and chilli
This recipe for baked tortellini with spinach and chilli is super-easy to make, ready in under and hour and less than 500 calories – a perfect quick meal for two. Use shop bought tortellini and the hard work is done for you.
Fajitas recipes for students
Everyone loves fajitas, and they make a great flatmate dinner for everyone to dig in to. Double or triple the ingredients in the below recipes to feed your housemates.
Chicken fajitas
Check out this flavour packed recipe for these next-level chicken fajitas. Our cookery writer Adam Bush shares his tips and tricks to getting this classic family meal right, every time.
Sizzling steak fajitas
Check out our lower calorie steak fajitas. These fajitas are super easy to make and take no time at all. Serve in the middle of the table and dig in
Halloumi fajitas
If you’re a veggie who loves fajitas, check out these super simple wraps with salty halloumi, sweet red peppers and crunchy red onions. Ready in 20 minutes, this easy recipe is a great midweek meal for two.
Pizzas for students
Nothing says student grub like pizza. Save your pennies and learn how to make your own pizza, you’ll be the most popular Fresher in your halls.
5-minute flatbread pizzas
All the comfort of pizza but ready in a flash and healthier, too. These 5-minute flatbread pizzas are a great recipe to have on hand midweek when you and your flat mates don’t want to spend hours cooking
Meat vs veg patchwork pizza
Trying to please both veggies and meat-eaters? This patchwork pizza gives you the best of both worlds with pepperoni on one half and olives, capers and peppers on the other. Flat party, anyone??
Broccoli and spiced sausage pizza
This broccoli and spiced sausage pizza with fennel, chilli and taleggio is delicious and feels like a real treat. It’s ready in under an hour, though, which makes it achievable midweek.
Sloppy joe pizzettes
These sloppy joe pizzettes are a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce, and kids will love them! Using a bread mix keeps things super easy, and the chilli oil adds a kick
Tacos for students
Get your mates round for the best taco party in town with these easy recipe ideas. Go even further and create a Mexican feast with our Mexican fiesta recipes…
Quick pork and bean tacos
These quick pork and bean tacos are the perfect speedy meal to make for your flat mates and they’re under 500 calories. Put everything on the table and let people help themselves.
Ten-minute prawn tacos
Invite your pals over last-minute and whip up these speedy prawn tacos. Fill tortillas with punchy stir-fried prawns and a chopped tomato and coriander salad for a punchy dinner.
Vegan tofu tacos
Tofu doesn’t have to be boring with this recipe for cajun tofu tacos. They’re vegan, low calorie, and only need 30 minutes cooking time.
One pot pasta for students
Save on the washing up with our easy one pot pasta ideas, perfect for feeding a crowd before a night out.
One-pot orecchiette primavera
Pasta and sauce all cooked in one pot? Sounds mad but it works! Try Sabrina Fauda-Rôle’s orecchiette primavera recipe (taken from her book, One-Pot Pasta) tonight
One-pot four cheeses pasta
Cheesy pasta is always going to be a winner, but making it all in one pot makes it so much easier. Give Sabrina Fauda-Rôle’s four cheeses pasta a go tonight, for a creamy, dreamy dinner (taken from her book, One-Pot Pasta)
One-pot tomato and basil pasta
Tomato and basil is a classic Italian pasta sauce and this on-pot version is up there with the best. Try Sabrina Fauda-Rôle’s tomato and basil pasta recipe (taken from her book, One-Pot Pasta) tonight
Omelettes for students
Possibly the easiest cheap meal out there for students, the trusty omelette helps you get in plenty of your five-a-day with mushrooms, peppers and lots more.
Quick omelette ideas
Use up those last few eggs in the fridge with our protein-rich omelette ideas, from quick vegetarian omelettes to our elaborate Tex-mex frittata.
Chilli, cheese and garlic mushroom omelette
This recipe for chilli, cheese and garlic mushroom omelette is easy, vegetarian and ready in under 30 minutes making it a perfect midweek meal for one
Spanish pepper and potato omelette
The ultimate comfort food which clears out the fridge too, try our best Spanish omelette recipe with red onion, red pepper and new potatoes. Serve with a rocket salad.
Brownies for student baking
Become the resident baker among your student friends and you will be the most popular person on campus. Our indulgent brownie recipes are easy to make!
Bourbon biscuit brownies
What’s better than a chocolate Bourbon biscuit? Chocolate Bourbon brownies! This is one of our favourite recipes of 2016 – trust us, you’ll need to make a double batch
Peanut butter fudge brownies
A foolproof traditional brownie recipe topped with indulgent peanut butter fudge. These easy decadent brownies are the ideal dinner party treat to serve with coffee, or an indulgent afternoon snack
Classic chocolate brownies
A classic, gooey chocolate brownie recipe that can be ramped up with added ingredients (we’ve included three suggestions in the recipe). This recipe uses a square tin, but you can use an oblong or even round cake tin provided it is roughly the same size – just keep an eye on the brownie, you may need slightly less or more time than the recipe states.
Healthy recipes for students
Mexican salad tortilla bowls
Check out these vibrant vegan Mexican salad bowls. This quick and easy recipe is super fresh and has just the right amount of spice and zing – ready in 20 minutes
Chipotle chicken and avocado flatbreads
Ready in 30 mins, these deliciously sweet and smokey flatbreads are low cal but high in protein – perfect for an on-the-go lunch or quick and easy dinner
Meatball sub melts
Check out these indulgent meaty sandwich subs with gooey mozzarella and nutty parmesan. This easy recipe serves a family of four and is ready in less than an hour. Plus, it’s low calorie, too
Hasselback chicken tray bake (plus how-to video)
This hasselback chicken tray bake with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto makes a quick and easy tray-bake that’s easily doubled or halved. Plus, it’s just over 300 calories
Gouda and chilli jam french toast
Check out this indulgent french toast recipe oozing with melting cheese and punchy sweet chilli jam, perfect weekend comfort food
Parmesan, pancetta and pea cream gnocchi
Check out this quick and simple creamy gnocchi recipe with pancetta and peas – ready in just 20 minutes
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