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: Spencer Richards.

Recipes

Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
415
45 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
3725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,725
30 minutes
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Easy
Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,310
30 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,370
35 minutes
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
685 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
685
40 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,687
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
302
20 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,117
25 minutes
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Easy
Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
81 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
81
1 hour
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
7923 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,923
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,545
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
186
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,472
1¼ hours
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,001
6¼ hours
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Easy
Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
18922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,922
45 minutes
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Easy
Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
996 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
996
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
3382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,382
1 hour
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Easy
Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,164
1 hour 10 minutes
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Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
1626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,626
40 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
67 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
67
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
240
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
632 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
632
About 6 hours
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
606
30 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,545
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
104
35 minutes
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
723
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
1322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,322
25 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
27 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
27
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
123 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
123
40 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
702 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
702
45 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
457
1 hour
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Easy
Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
1 hour
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
770 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
770
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
573
About 6 to 8 hours
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Easy
One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
380
45 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Cacio e Pepe
Carolina Gelen
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
25 minutes
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Smashed Scallion Burgers
Carolina Gelen
77 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
77
30 minutes
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Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
192
1 hour
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
25 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
519
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
3405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,405
25 minutes
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Easy
Sizzled Scallion Rice With Sardines
Ashley Lonsdale
307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
307
25 minutes
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Easy
Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
1 hour 20 minutes
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Healthy
Chile-Lime Crispy Rice With Roasted Vegetables
Sherry Rujikarn
324 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
324
40 minutes
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Easy
Noodle Okonomiyaki (Cabbage and Egg Pancakes)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
789 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
789
50 minutes
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Easy
Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice
Ifrah F. Ahmed
69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
69
35 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker Tajín Chicken and Peppers
Sarah DiGregorio
557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
557
About 4 hours
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Easy
Lentil Soup Potpie
Ali Slagle
142 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
142
1 hour 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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