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
4557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,557
55 minutes
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Healthy
Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,361
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2403 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,403
40 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4034 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,034
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
164
45 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
1808 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,808
50 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
119
20 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
40 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
150
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
664 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
664
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
55
45 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,195
40 minutes
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Easy
Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
28 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
28
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,239
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
201
1 hour 55 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
520
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,239
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
532
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,533
45 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
20 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6779 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,779
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
118
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,563
6¼ hours
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
747 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
747
30 minutes
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Easy
Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,292
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
433
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
21310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,310
45 minutes
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Easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
4891 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,891
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5823 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,823
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
954
40 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,592
50 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1776 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,776
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,614
1½ hours, plus cooling
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
658
45 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1419 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,419
35 minutes
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Easy
Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
49 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
49
1 hour 10 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
9523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,523
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,033
45 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
34 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
34
35 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,139
30 minutes
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Easy
Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,795
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
468 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
468
20 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
395
1 hour
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
224
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,743
1¼ hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
1051 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,051
30 minutes
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