Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

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

Ghazalle Badiozamani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
1184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,184
20 minutes
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Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
5050 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,050
25 minutes
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1622 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,622
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
2979 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,979
25 minutes
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Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5879 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,879
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,474
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
Eric Kim
2582 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,582
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,400
30 minutes
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Stuffed Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
1834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,834
1 hour 40 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
9953 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,953
35 minutes
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
804 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
804
45 minutes
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
277 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
277
15 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,239
45 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6914 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,914
30 minutes
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
1327 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,327
35 minutes
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Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
1147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,147
40 minutes
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Curry Roasted Half Chicken and Peppers
Genevieve Ko
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
50 minutes
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Lemony Pearl Barley Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,479
45 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,213
1 hour
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
40 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,825
50 minutes
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,179
25 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
40 minutes
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Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
817
30 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,613
55 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,082
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
201
45 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
100
10 minutes
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Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
92 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
92
15 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
2335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,335
50 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
201
20 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
327 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
327
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
272
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
1335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,335
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
244
45 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,240
40 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
41
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1443 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,443
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
1 hour 55 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
622
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,432
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
651
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,614
45 minutes
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Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
20 minutes
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Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,648
6¼ hours
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
530 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
530
40 minutes
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