Top 5 Easy Meals Using Your Student Saver Pack

Healthy, Hearty & Budget Friendly Recipes for Uni Life

Let's be honest - university life is full-on. 

Between lectures, late nights and laundry piles, the last thing you want to stress about is what's for dinner.

Thats's why we created our Student Saver Packs: frozen, handcrafted meals and ingredients that make eating well at uni simple, afforadable and actually tasty. 

Whether you're a meat lover or plant-based pro, our packs are packed with quality produce and proper British flavour.

Here are 5 easy, budget-friendly meal ideas you can whip up using items from your pack:

1. One Pan Sausage Pasta

Traditional Pork Sausages (390g)

Time 20 mins

How to Make It:

Slice sausages into chunks and pan-fry unitl golden.

Add chopped onions, garlic and a tin of chopped tomatoes.

Simmer with your favourite herbs or a splash of hot sauce.

Stir through cooked pasta and top with cheese if you've got it.

Why it rocks: Filling, cheap and works with whatever's in your fridge.

Double it for leftovers!

2. Proper Sunday pie Night

Using Family Steak Pie of Creamy Vegetable Pie (1.2kg)

Time: 40-45 mins in the oven (hands-free!)

How to Make It:

Pop your pie in the oven (check for timings).

While it's baking, boil some frozen peas and mash a couple of potatoes.

Serve it all up with gravy for the ultimate comfort dinner.

Why it rocks: Feels like home. Zero prep. Maximum taste.

3. DIY Burrito Bowls

Using: Hand Diced Chicken (500g) or Beef Steak Mince (400g)

Time: 20 mins

How to Make It:

Cook your protein with fajita seasoning or paprika, garlic and cumin.

Serve over microwave rice with chopped lettuce, salsa, cheese and any extras.

Optional: wrap it all in a tortillla for burrito-on-the-go.

Why it rocks: Customisable, fast and fills you up for longer.

4.Cheesy Quiche Brunch Plate

Using: 3 Cheese & Onion Quiche

Time: 25 mins (oven) 2 mins (microwave- defrost first!)

How to Make It:

Heat up a slice of quiche

Serve with a side salad, coleslaw or even beans on toast.

Bonus points: fried egg on top.

Why it rocks: Ideal for those "breakfast at 1pm" days. Tastes amazing cold too.

5. Past Night Platter

Using:

Red Fox Cheese & Onion Pasties

Sweet Potato, Goat's Cheese & Chilli Roulade.

Mediterranean Veg & Feta Purses

Time: 25-30 mins in the oven

Bake one or two items depending on your mood (or hunger levels).

Serve with crisps, salad or roast some veg on the side.

Turn it into a Netflix & nibble night.

Why it rocks: No Chopping. No mess. Just pop in and enjoy.

Bonus Tips for Uni Food Life:

Freeze in portions so you're not defrosting the whole pack.

Batch cook - you will thank yourself in the future.

Don't Have Your Pack Yet?

Order yours now and fill that uni freezer with handcrafted British meals made in Nottinghamshire.

Meat Student Saver Pack - £43 - https://thecountryvictualler.co.uk/meat-student-saver-pack

Vegetarian Student Saver Pack - £42 - https://thecountryvictualler.co.uk/vegetarian-student-saver-pack

Both options are packed with value, flavour and proper ingredients from local farmers.

The Country Victualler - Sharing a taste of home, one handcrafted meal at a time.