Make things like stew, soup or chilli in large quantities and freeze individual portions for later. For a quick meal, try stir fry: quick, tasty and nutritious

Make things like stew, soup or chilli in large quantities and freeze individual portions for later. For a quick meal, try stir fry: quick, tasty and nutritious: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/oriental-pork-with-noodles http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/oriental-por... More importantly, learn to embrace/enjoy cooking. I love taking half an hour to unwind and cook something really fresh and tasty (and I'm a student). I'd recommend Jamie Oliver's website for recipe inspiration... Cooking with fresh ingredients ticks all the priorities and doesn't need to be slow, there are plenty of "20/30 minute meal" type books, might I suggest something by Nigel Slater: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Fast-Food-Nigel-Slater/dp/0141029501/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270303569&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Fast-Food-Nigel-Slater/dp/01410...