Editors’ Collection

Fast Dinners for Hungry, Busy People

If you have an hour, you can make one of these 30-minute-or-less meals and eat it with your loved ones.

A cast-iron skillet holds crispy gnocchi with burst cherry tomatoes and burnished mozzarella, with basil leaves and chile flakes on the side for sprinkling. — Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tostadas
Kristina Felix
2733 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,733
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Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
686
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Tomatoes With Balsamic Tahini
Ali Slagle
688 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
688
20 minutes
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Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6777 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,777
25 minutes
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Chile Crisp Fried Rice With Tofu and Edamame
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,441
20 minutes
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Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
5829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,829
30 minutes
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Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,150
or to save this recipe.
Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
708 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
708
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
20809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,809
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard
Sam Sifton
22319 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,319
15 minutes
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Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
942 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
942
15 minutes
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Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
18267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,267
or to save this recipe.
Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,160
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata
Ali Slagle
14279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,279
25 minutes
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Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
20084 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,084
or to save this recipe.
Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast
Ali Slagle
874 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
874
10 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Shrimp Gratin
Eric Kim
2655 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,655
or to save this recipe.
Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin
Hetty Lui McKinnon
708 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
708
20 minutes
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Ginger-Dill Salmon
Ali Slagle
7485 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,485
or to save this recipe.
Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,771
5 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,715
or to save this recipe.
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
26931 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26,931
15 minutes
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White Bean Primavera
Sarah DiGregorio
2201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,201
25 minutes
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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk
Yasmin Fahr
10051 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,051
20 minutes
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Portobello ‘Steak’ au Poivre
Ali Slagle
1091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,091
25 minutes
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Coconut-Gochujang Glazed Chicken With Broccoli
Kay Chun
4388 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,388
15 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,494
25 minutes
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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg)
Darun Kwak
141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
141
or to save this recipe.
Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3341 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,341
30 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
3987 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,987
20 minutes
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Roasted Mushroom Laab
Yewande Komolafe
1607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,607
30 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,390
or to save this recipe.
Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1811 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,811
30 minutes
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Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
26745 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26,745
or to save this recipe.
Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3909 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,909
25 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
12082 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,082
or to save this recipe.
Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
11650 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,650
30 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,625
or to save this recipe.
Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,398
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2680 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,680
15 minutes
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Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,585
25 minutes
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Tempeh Tacos
Ali Slagle
1292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,292
25 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5683 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,683
20 minutes
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Roasted Salmon With Peas and Radishes
Kay Chun
3605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,605
15 minutes
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Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
Ali Slagle
11533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,533
15 minutes
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Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
2000 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,000
15 minutes
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Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
511
25 minutes
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Sweet Corn and Scallop Pasta
Kay Chun
1219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,219
20 minutes
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