Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

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

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.

Recipes

Curry Roasted Half Chicken and Peppers
Genevieve Ko
288 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
288
50 minutes
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Stuffed Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
2171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,171
1 hour 40 minutes
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Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
947 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
947
30 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
7036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,036
30 minutes
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1667 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,667
1½ hours, plus cooling
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
939 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
939
45 minutes
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
1776 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,776
35 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
865
20 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,978
50 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,508
45 minutes
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
3428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,428
25 minutes
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Peanut Butter Noodles
Eric Kim
5571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,571
20 minutes
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Basic Cooked Yams
Yewande Komolafe
45 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,573
25 minutes
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One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
1952 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,952
20 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,292
40 minutes
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Turkey Sliders
Vallery Lomas
410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
410
30 minutes
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
983
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
Eric Kim
2720 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,720
15 minutes
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Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
5263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,263
25 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,638
30 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
10457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,457
35 minutes
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
291
15 minutes
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Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
6013 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,013
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
1165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,165
40 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1290 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,290
1 hour
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
251 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
251
40 minutes
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Lemony Pearl Barley Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,504
45 minutes
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,671
25 minutes
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Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
62 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
62
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
246
40 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4640 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,640
55 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,107
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
240
45 minutes
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Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
1023 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,023
40 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
127
10 minutes
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Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
127
15 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
3153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,153
50 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fried Shrimp
Sue Li
505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
505
25 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
232
20 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
428
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
317 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
317
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
342
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
2177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,177
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
395
45 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
49 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
49
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1627 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,627
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
257
1 hour 55 minutes
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