Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

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

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,245
55 minutes
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Healthy
Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,219
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
1876 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,876
40 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
3836 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,836
1½ hours
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,038
40 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
917 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
917
45 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,197
45 minutes
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Easy
Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,544
30 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1317 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,317
6¼ hours
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
30 minutes
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Easy
Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
9 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
19821 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,821
45 minutes
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Easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
4648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,648
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,651
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
838 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
838
40 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4148 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,148
50 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,554
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1568 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,568
1½ hours, plus cooling
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
310
45 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
986 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
986
35 minutes
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Easy
Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
40
1 hour 10 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
8542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,542
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
749 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
749
45 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
24 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
24
35 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
3882 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,882
30 minutes
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Easy
Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1741 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,741
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
431
20 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
1 hour
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
205
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,591
1¼ hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
3464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,464
1 hour
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Easy
Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
1 hour 10 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
299
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
740
About 6 hours
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Easy
Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2008 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,008
40 minutes
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Easy
Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
113
35 minutes
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
750 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
750
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
1603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,603
25 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
56 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
56
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
193 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
193
40 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
564
1 hour
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Easy
Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
125
1 hour
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
943 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
943
35 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
672
About 6 to 8 hours
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Easy
One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
418 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
418
45 minutes
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Easy
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