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: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipes

Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
266
40 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4681 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,681
55 minutes
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Healthy
Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,141
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
356
45 minutes
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Healthy
Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
10 minutes
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Easy
Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
173
15 minutes
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Easy
Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
4334 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,334
50 minutes
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Easy
Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fried Shrimp
Sue Li
533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
533
25 minutes
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Easy
Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
313
20 minutes
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Easy
Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
585 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
585
40 minutes
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Easy
Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
426
10 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
501 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
501
40 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
3059 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,059
35 minutes
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Easy
Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
461
45 minutes
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Easy
Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
59 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
59
45 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,834
40 minutes
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Easy
Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
278
1 hour 55 minutes
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Easy
Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
837 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
837
20 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1784 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,784
45 minutes
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Easy
Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
866 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
866
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,759
45 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
182
20 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
3 hours 30 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,772
6¼ hours
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Easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
5417 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,417
35 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,312
35 minutes
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Easy
Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,570
35 minutes
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Easy
Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
35 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
495
20 minutes
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Easy
Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
264
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
3012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,012
1¼ hours
or to save this recipe.
Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
4928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,928
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1322 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,322
1 hour 10 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
563
15 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
40 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2982 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,982
40 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
1306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,306
About 6 hours
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Easy
Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2699 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,699
40 minutes
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Easy
Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
239
35 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
168
30 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
523 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
523
40 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
1201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,201
1 hour
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Easy
Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
150
1 hour
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Slow-Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
969
About 6 to 8 hours
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Easy
One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
516
45 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Cacio e Pepe
Carolina Gelen
412 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
412
25 minutes
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Smashed Scallion Burgers
Carolina Gelen
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
30 minutes
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Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
244
1 hour
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