Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Ghazalle Badiozamani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1351 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,351
40 minutes
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Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
1158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,158
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
994 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
994
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
914 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
914
25 minutes
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,547
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
537 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
537
35 minutes
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Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
881 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
881
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,349
30 minutes
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Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,860
30 minutes
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Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,552
45 minutes
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Chili
Ali Slagle
3383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,383
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,100
45 minutes
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Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2725 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,725
40 minutes
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Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
7437 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,437
35 minutes
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Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
4496 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,496
30 minutes
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Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
949 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
949
20 minutes
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Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,272
20 minutes
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Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
770
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,306
30 minutes
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1086 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,086
About 1 hour
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Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,285
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1906 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,906
40 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,134
20 minutes
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Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1529 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,529
35 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
564 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
564
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Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2727 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,727
30 minutes
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Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
991 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
991
25 minutes
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
3057 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,057
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Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,508
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,530
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
4001 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,001
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
444
30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,365
4¼ hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,387
20 minutes
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Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,497
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,462
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Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
4038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,038
30 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,478
25 minutes
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San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10931 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,931
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
761 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
761
20 minutes
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Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1847 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,847
15 minutes
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Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
7126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,126
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
11492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,492
10 minutes
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Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,208
30 minutes
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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1696 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,696
30 minutes
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,116
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
710 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
710
30 minutes
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Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese
Eric Kim
2887 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,887
30 minutes
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