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
4584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,584
55 minutes
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Healthy
Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1389 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,389
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2489 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,489
40 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4048 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,048
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
176 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
176
45 minutes
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
40 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
56 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
56
10 minutes
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One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
449 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
449
20 minutes
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Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
23
15 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
2020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,020
50 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
155
20 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
167 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
167
40 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
250
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
237
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
199
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
997 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
997
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
125
45 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,211
40 minutes
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Easy
Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
34 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
34
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,329
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
218
1 hour 55 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
545
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,295
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
565
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,565
45 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
118
20 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,822
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
126
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,586
6¼ hours
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
759
30 minutes
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Easy
Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1797 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,797
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
473 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
473
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
21479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,479
45 minutes
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Easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
4930 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,930
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5843 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,843
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
964
40 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,660
50 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,928
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1618 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,618
1½ hours, plus cooling
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
706
45 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,441
35 minutes
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Easy
Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
51 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
51
1 hour 10 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
9684 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,684
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,079
45 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
35
35 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,196
30 minutes
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Easy
Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1807 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,807
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
474
20 minutes
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