Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipes

Sheet-Pan Herby Roast Chicken With Peas and Carrots
Ali Slagle
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
45 minutes
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Cabbage Parm
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1076 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,076
50 minutes
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Cottage Pie
Dan Pelosi
3403 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,403
2 hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martínez
1071 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,071
30 minutes
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Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
5469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,469
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
641 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
641
40 minutes
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Chorizo Amatriciana
Kevin Pang
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
30 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1891 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,891
1 hour
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
7214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,214
30 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1652 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,652
25 minutes
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Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
1109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,109
40 minutes
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,605
25 minutes
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Curry Roasted Half Chicken and Peppers
Genevieve Ko
309 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
309
50 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,364
40 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Tajín Chicken and Peppers
Sarah DiGregorio
2136 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,136
About 4 hours
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,698
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
6123 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,123
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
1089 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,089
35 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,121
1 hour
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One-Pot Ratatouille Pasta
Vivian Chan-Tam
1761 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,761
30 minutes
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Sesame Soy Chicken With Ginger-Scallion Noodles
Kevin Pang
568 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
568
50 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
22457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,457
45 minutes
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
3893 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,893
25 minutes
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Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,219
30 minutes
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Turkey Sliders
Vallery Lomas
438 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
438
30 minutes
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
1069 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,069
45 minutes
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
2183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,183
35 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4943 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,943
30 minutes
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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Kevin Pang
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
1 hour
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
11205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,205
35 minutes
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Stuffed Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
2488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,488
1 hour 40 minutes
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Chicken Casserole With Mushrooms and Spinach
Vallery Lomas
1277 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,277
About 1½ hours
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Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
1015 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,015
30 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,365
1 hour
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,134
45 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
915 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
915
20 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
5159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,159
50 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,696
45 minutes
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Peanut Butter Noodles
Eric Kim
5658 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,658
20 minutes
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Basic Cooked Yams
Yewande Komolafe
8 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8
45 minutes
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One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
2680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,680
20 minutes
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,103
About 1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
Eric Kim
2811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,811
15 minutes
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
301
15 minutes
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Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
1219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,219
40 minutes
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
303
40 minutes
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Lemony Pearl Barley Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2534 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,534
45 minutes
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Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
1 hour 10 minutes
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