Editors’ Collection

Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Here are our best, easy dinner recipes including quick chicken recipes and healthy vegan dinner ideas.

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Gochujang Buttered Noodles
Eric Kim
11359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,359
25 minutes
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Easy
Baked Cod With Buttery Cracker Topping
Sarah DiGregorio
2287 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,287
25 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,809
20 minutes
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Easy
Broiled Salmon With Chile, Orange and Mint
Colu Henry
813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
813
15 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Mark Bittman, Suvir Saran
3699 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,699
45 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables)
Melissa Clark, Sohui Kim
2850 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,850
30 minutes
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Meatballs
Kay Chun
836 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
836
40 minutes
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Easy
Miso-Mustard Salmon
Ali Slagle
1490 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,490
30 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Shrimp Tacos
Christian Reynoso
688 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
688
40 minutes
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Easy
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
23265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,265
25 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
985 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
985
40 minutes
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Bacon and Egg Don
Eric Kim
872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
872
25 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
714 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
714
5½ hours
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Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice With Chicken and Bell Pepper)
Ham El-Waylly
1378 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,378
45 minutes
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Easy
Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)
Zainab Shah
6300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,300
25 minutes
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Baked Mustard-Herb Chicken Legs
Mark Bittman, Gary Danko
2502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,502
45 minutes
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Easy
Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Genevieve Ko, Pearl Han, Grace Han
2504 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,504
15 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,225
30 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,153
20 minutes
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Easy
Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa
Yewande Komolafe
1278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,278
45 minutes
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Healthy
Beef Short Rib Rice Bowls
Sue Li
1377 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,377
15 minutes, plus up to 8 hours’ marinating
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Easy
Baked Risotto With Greens and Peas
Kay Chun
6777 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,777
30 minutes
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Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips
Sue Li
3367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,367
20 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Chicken Curry
Genevieve Ko, Desmond Tan, Kate Leahy
10574 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,574
1 hour
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Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin
8172 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,172
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
4447 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,447
40 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Fried Rice
Francis Lam, Grace Lee
4714 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,714
30 minutes
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Tajín Grilled Chicken
Rick A. Martínez
4424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,424
35 minutes
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One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
Ali Slagle
19506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19,506
15 minutes
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Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,563
40 minutes
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Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
17171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
17,171
45 minutes
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Pasta With Sausage, Squash and Sage Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
3397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,397
40 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3943 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,943
5 minutes
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Easy
Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,163
30 minutes
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Easy
Salmon With Garlic Butter and Tomato Pasta
Ali Slagle
2616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,616
20 minutes
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Easy
Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan
Lidey Heuck
19112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,112
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Caramelized Shrimp With Lemongrass
Alexa Weibel, Charles Phan
149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
149
30 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,452
35 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella
Melissa Clark
6764 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,764
45 minutes
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Chicken Quesadillas
Ali Slagle
736 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
736
10 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo With Spinach
Genevieve Ko
9020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,020
25 minutes
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Easy
Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,539
20 minutes
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Mongolian Beef
Vivian Chan-Tam
1803 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,803
30 minutes
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Lemony Skillet Chicken and Brioche
Christian Reynoso
484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
484
40 minutes
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Easy
Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp With Onion, Tomato, Chile and Turmeric)
Alexa Weibel, Korai Kitchen
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
40 minutes
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Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
9227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,227
20 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Hot and Tangy Buffalo Salmon
Eric Kim
555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
555
30 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Yewande Komolafe
11437 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,437
45 minutes
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Easy
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