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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

Skillet Gnocchi Alla Vodka
Sheela Prakash
922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
922
35 minutes
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Pepper Steak and Celery Stir-Fry With Lemon
Andy Baraghani
2126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,126
30 minutes
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Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Dan Pelosi
1241 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,241
35 minutes
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Lemony Hummus Pasta
Christian Reynoso
1990 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,990
30 minutes
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Mushroom Poblano Tacos
Kristina Felix
614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
614
30 minutes
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Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt
Zaynab Issa
10948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,948
25 minutes
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Zha Jiang Mian
Sue Li
156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
156
35 minutes
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Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tostadas
Kristina Felix
3432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,432
15 minutes
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Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
716 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
716
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Tomatoes With Balsamic Tahini
Ali Slagle
783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
783
20 minutes
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Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
7011 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,011
25 minutes
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Chile Crisp Fried Rice With Tofu and Edamame
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,557
20 minutes
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Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
5907 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,907
30 minutes
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Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,163
30 minutes
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Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
808 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
808
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
21629 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,629
25 minutes
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Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard
Sam Sifton
23041 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,041
15 minutes
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Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
961
15 minutes
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Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
18732 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,732
15 minutes
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Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,322
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata
Ali Slagle
15469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,469
25 minutes
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Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
20610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,610
25 minutes
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Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast
Ali Slagle
882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
882
10 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Shrimp Gratin
Eric Kim
2659 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,659
20 minutes
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Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin
Hetty Lui McKinnon
716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
716
20 minutes
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Ginger-Dill Salmon
Ali Slagle
7536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,536
25 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3933 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,933
5 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2874 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,874
20 minutes
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Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
27809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
27,809
15 minutes
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White Bean Primavera
Sarah DiGregorio
2260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,260
25 minutes
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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk
Yasmin Fahr
10365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,365
20 minutes
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Portobello ‘Steak’ au Poivre
Ali Slagle
1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,095
25 minutes
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Coconut-Gochujang Glazed Chicken With Broccoli
Kay Chun
4982 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,982
15 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,538
25 minutes
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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg)
Darun Kwak
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
20 minutes
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Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3361 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,361
30 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
4046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,046
20 minutes
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Roasted Mushroom Laab
Yewande Komolafe
1611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,611
30 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12649 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,649
10 minutes
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Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,821
30 minutes
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Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
27435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
27,435
20 minutes
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Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,958
25 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
12811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,811
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
11834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,834
30 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2640 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,640
25 minutes
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Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,469
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,698
15 minutes
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Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2635 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,635
25 minutes
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