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

Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
682 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
682
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,616
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
747 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
747
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2689 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,689
45 minutes
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Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
149
20 minutes
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Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
146
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1703 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,703
6¼ hours
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
573
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
22147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,147
45 minutes
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Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
5142 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,142
35 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,137
35 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1518 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,518
35 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
40
35 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1837 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,837
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
488
20 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
739 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
739
1 hour
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
248 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
248
30 minutes
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Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2841 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,841
1¼ hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martínez
1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,056
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
4578 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,578
1 hour
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Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1313 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,313
1 hour 10 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
501 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
501
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
432
40 minutes
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Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,817
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
1225 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,225
About 6 hours
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Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2632 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,632
40 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
211
35 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
141
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
462
40 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
1123 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,123
1 hour
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Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
146
1 hour
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Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
896 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
896
About 6 to 8 hours
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One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
492
45 minutes
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Tuna Cacio e Pepe
Carolina Gelen
399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
399
25 minutes
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Smashed Scallion Burgers
Carolina Gelen
122 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
122
30 minutes
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Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
231 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
231
1 hour
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
147
25 minutes
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Sizzled Scallion Rice With Sardines
Ashley Lonsdale
437 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
437
25 minutes
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Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
453
1 hour 20 minutes
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Chile-Lime Crispy Rice With Roasted Vegetables
Sherry Rujikarn
489 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
489
40 minutes
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Noodle Okonomiyaki (Cabbage and Egg Pancakes)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1434 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,434
50 minutes
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Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice
Ifrah F. Ahmed
99 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
99
35 minutes
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Slow Cooker Tajín Chicken and Peppers
Sarah DiGregorio
1792 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,792
About 4 hours
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Lentil Soup Potpie
Ali Slagle
211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
211
1 hour 20 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,140
30 minutes
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Atole de Grano (Savory Corn Porridge With Chicken)
Rick A. Martínez
315 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
315
35 minutes
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Cabbage Parm
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,054
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
561 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
561
55 minutes
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