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

Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,457
40 minutes
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Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
1206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,206
20 minutes
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
1029 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,029
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
936
25 minutes
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,586
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
35 minutes
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Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
890 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
890
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,359
30 minutes
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Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2893 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,893
30 minutes
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Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,564
45 minutes
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Chili
Ali Slagle
3429 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,429
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,112
45 minutes
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Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,813
40 minutes
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Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
7488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,488
35 minutes
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Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
4581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,581
30 minutes
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Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
967 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
967
20 minutes
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Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1281 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,281
20 minutes
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Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
773 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
773
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1316 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,316
30 minutes
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,097
About 1 hour
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Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,305
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1913 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,913
40 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,144
20 minutes
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Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,535
35 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
565
10 minutes
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Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2776 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,776
30 minutes
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Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
998 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
998
25 minutes
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
3063 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,063
15 minutes
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Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3516 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,516
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2541 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,541
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
4015 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,015
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
445
30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,370
4¼ hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,406
20 minutes
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Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,509
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1475 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,475
20 minutes
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Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
4092 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,092
30 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,488
25 minutes
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San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10966 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,966
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
785 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
785
20 minutes
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Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1889 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,889
15 minutes
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Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
7286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,286
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
11548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,548
10 minutes
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Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1210 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,210
30 minutes
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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1709 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,709
30 minutes
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7360 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,360
40 minutes
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
715
30 minutes
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Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese
Eric Kim
2902 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,902
30 minutes
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