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

Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
893 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
893
25 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,507
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
35 minutes
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Easy
Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
872
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1332 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,332
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2756 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,756
30 minutes
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Easy
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,502
45 minutes
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Easy
Chili
Ali Slagle
3305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,305
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1092 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,092
45 minutes
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Easy
Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2604 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,604
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
7348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,348
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
4379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,379
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
929
20 minutes
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Easy
Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,265
20 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
763
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1299 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,299
30 minutes
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Easy
Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1074 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,074
About 1 hour
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Easy
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1275 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,275
15 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1890 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,890
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,118
20 minutes
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Easy
Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,508
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
564 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
564
10 minutes
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Easy
Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2653 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,653
30 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
981 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
981
25 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
3042 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,042
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,497
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,519
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
3977 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,977
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
30 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1350 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,350
4¼ hours
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,364
20 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,488
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,445
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
3936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,936
30 minutes
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Easy
Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,462
25 minutes
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Easy
San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10851 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,851
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
740
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,800
15 minutes
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Easy
Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
6915 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,915
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
11394 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,394
10 minutes
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Easy
Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
30 minutes
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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1686 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,686
30 minutes
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Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
6981 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,981
40 minutes
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
706 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
706
30 minutes
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Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese
Eric Kim
2847 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,847
30 minutes
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Easy
Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
1898 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,898
15 to 45 minutes
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Tuna Crunch Sandwiches
J. Kenji López-Alt
1439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,439
5 minutes
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Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,265
10 minutes
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Easy
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