Editors’ Collection

Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

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

Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Mark Bittman, Suvir Saran
3684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,684
45 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables)
Melissa Clark, Sohui Kim
2808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,808
30 minutes
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Meatballs
Kay Chun
811 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
811
40 minutes
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Easy
Miso-Mustard Salmon
Ali Slagle
1445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,445
30 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Shrimp Tacos
Christian Reynoso
653 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
653
40 minutes
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Easy
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
21424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,424
25 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
932 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
932
40 minutes
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Bacon and Egg Don
Eric Kim
849 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
849
25 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
681 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
681
5½ hours
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Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice With Chicken and Bell Pepper)
Ham El-Waylly
1331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,331
45 minutes
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Easy
Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)
Zainab Shah
6030 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,030
25 minutes
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Baked Mustard-Herb Chicken Legs
Mark Bittman, Gary Danko
2469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,469
45 minutes
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Easy
Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Genevieve Ko, Pearl Han, Grace Han
2449 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,449
15 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
13917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,917
30 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,118
20 minutes
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Easy
Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa
Yewande Komolafe
1264 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,264
45 minutes
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Healthy
Beef Short Rib Rice Bowls
Sue Li
1365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,365
15 minutes, plus up to 8 hours’ marinating
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Easy
Baked Risotto With Greens and Peas
Kay Chun
6474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,474
30 minutes
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Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips
Sue Li
3156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,156
20 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Chicken Curry
Genevieve Ko, Desmond Tan, Kate Leahy
9770 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,770
1 hour
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Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin
7689 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,689
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
4220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,220
40 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Fried Rice
Francis Lam, Grace Lee
4603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,603
30 minutes
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Tajín Grilled Chicken
Rick A. Martinez
4224 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,224
35 minutes
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One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
Ali Slagle
18983 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
18,983
15 minutes
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Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
6983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,983
40 minutes
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Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
16652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16,652
45 minutes
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Pasta With Sausage, Squash and Sage Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
3355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,355
40 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3700 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,700
5 minutes
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Easy
Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,139
30 minutes
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Easy
Salmon With Garlic Butter and Tomato Pasta
Ali Slagle
2416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,416
20 minutes
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Easy
Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan
Lidey Heuck
18039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,039
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Caramelized Shrimp With Lemongrass
Alexa Weibel, Charles Phan
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
30 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,399
35 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella
Melissa Clark
6640 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,640
45 minutes
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Chicken Quesadillas
Ali Slagle
658 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
658
10 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo With Spinach
Genevieve Ko
8590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,590
25 minutes
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Easy
Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,396
20 minutes
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Mongolian Beef
Vivian Chan-Tam
1687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,687
30 minutes
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Lemony Skillet Chicken and Brioche
Christian Reynoso
477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
477
40 minutes
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Easy
Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp With Onion, Tomato, Chile and Turmeric)
Alexa Weibel, Korai Kitchen
139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
139
40 minutes
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Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
8615 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,615
20 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Hot and Tangy Buffalo Salmon
Eric Kim
548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
548
30 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Yewande Komolafe
11075 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,075
45 minutes
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Easy
Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1937 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,937
45 minutes
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Easy
Shrimp Fried Rice
Eric Kim
3012 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,012
30 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
21993 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,993
30 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Croquettes
Millie Peartree
1111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,111
30 minutes
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