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: Spencer Richards.

Recipes

Meatballs
Kay Chun
805 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
805
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Miso-Mustard Salmon
Ali Slagle
1417 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,417
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Cheesy Shrimp Tacos
Christian Reynoso
652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
652
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
20908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,908
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
884 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
884
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Bacon and Egg Don
Eric Kim
837 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
837
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
666 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
666
5½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice With Chicken and Bell Pepper)
Ham El-Waylly
1320 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,320
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)
Zainab Shah
5955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,955
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Baked Mustard-Herb Chicken Legs
Mark Bittman, Gary Danko
2457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,457
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Genevieve Ko, Pearl Han, Grace Han
2419 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,419
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
13772 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,772
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,091
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa
Yewande Komolafe
1260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,260
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Beef Short Rib Rice Bowls
Sue Li
1359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,359
15 minutes, plus up to 8 hours’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Baked Risotto With Greens and Peas
Kay Chun
6034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,034
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips
Sue Li
3126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,126
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Coconut Chicken Curry
Genevieve Ko, Desmond Tan, Kate Leahy
9455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,455
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin
7483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,483
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
4044 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,044
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Kimchi Fried Rice
Francis Lam, Grace Lee
4549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,549
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tajín Grilled Chicken
Rick A. Martinez
4209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,209
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
Ali Slagle
18776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
18,776
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
6849 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,849
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
16415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16,415
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pasta With Sausage, Squash and Sage Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
3322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,322
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3659 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,659
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,127
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Salmon With Garlic Butter and Tomato Pasta
Ali Slagle
2342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,342
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan
Lidey Heuck
17629 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,629
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Spicy Caramelized Shrimp With Lemongrass
Alexa Weibel, Charles Phan
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2375 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,375
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella
Melissa Clark
6603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,603
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Quesadillas
Ali Slagle
635 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
635
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo With Spinach
Genevieve Ko
8475 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,475
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,342
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Mongolian Beef
Vivian Chan-Tam
1631 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,631
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lemony Skillet Chicken and Brioche
Christian Reynoso
474 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
474
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp With Onion, Tomato, Chile and Turmeric)
Alexa Weibel, Korai Kitchen
137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
137
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
8316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,316
20 minutes, plus marinating
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Hot and Tangy Buffalo Salmon
Eric Kim
544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
544
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Yewande Komolafe
10886 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,886
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1926 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,926
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Shrimp Fried Rice
Eric Kim
2988 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,988
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
21279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,279
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Salmon Croquettes
Millie Peartree
1075 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,075
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Sausage With Peppers and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
5818 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,818
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Saag Paneer
Kay Chun
3983 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,983
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

289 - 336 of 481 results

More Editors’ Collections