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

Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
557
35 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
19122 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,122
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard
Sam Sifton
20435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,435
15 minutes
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Easy
Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
845 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
845
15 minutes
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Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
16803 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,803
15 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
2849 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,849
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata
Ali Slagle
12590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,590
25 minutes
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Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
18264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,264
25 minutes
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Easy
Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast
Ali Slagle
858 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
858
10 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Gratin
Eric Kim
2619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,619
20 minutes
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Easy
Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin
Hetty Lui McKinnon
676 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
676
20 minutes
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Ginger-Dill Salmon
Ali Slagle
7292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,292
25 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3583 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,583
5 minutes
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Easy
Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,691
20 minutes
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Easy
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
23233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,233
15 minutes
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White Bean Primavera
Sarah DiGregorio
2146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,146
25 minutes
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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk
Yasmin Fahr
9105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,105
20 minutes
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Portobello ‘Steak’ au Poivre
Ali Slagle
1064 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,064
25 minutes
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Coconut-Gochujang Glazed Chicken With Broccoli
Kay Chun
3974 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,974
15 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,138
25 minutes
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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg)
Darun Kwak
100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
100
20 minutes
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Easy
Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3314 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,314
30 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
3319 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,319
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Mushroom Laab
Yewande Komolafe
1597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,597
30 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,885
10 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1802 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,802
30 minutes
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Easy
Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
24097 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
24,097
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3764 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,764
25 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
10936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,936
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
10577 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,577
30 minutes
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Easy
Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,540
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,329
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2655 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,655
15 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2456 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,456
25 minutes
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Tempeh Tacos
Ali Slagle
1248 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,248
25 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,340
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Peas and Radishes
Kay Chun
3404 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,404
15 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
Ali Slagle
10303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,303
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
1985 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,985
15 minutes
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Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
503 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
503
25 minutes
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Sweet Corn and Scallop Pasta
Kay Chun
1197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,197
20 minutes
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Fish Tacos
Sam Sifton
8939 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,939
30 minutes
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Tofu and Broccoli Fried Rice
Kay Chun
2630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,630
25 minutes
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Stir-Fried Lettuce With Crispy Garlic and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
626 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
626
20 minutes
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Sausage and Peppers Pasta With Broccoli
Kay Chun
6652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,652
20 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Pasta With Smoked Bacon and Peas
Alex Witchel, Jamie Oliver
3811 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,811
About 15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
6965 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,965
25 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Kay Chun
1022 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,022
20 minutes
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Easy
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