Editors’ Collection

Easy Back-to-School Dinners You’ll Love

Meals that will make everyone — well, almost everyone — happy.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Potato Soup
Naz Deravian
4243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,243
1 hour 30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,477
20 minutes
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White Chicken Chili
Lidey Heuck
18173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,173
50 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli Spaghetti
Ali Slagle
2511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,511
25 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,811
30 minutes
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Turkey Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
5656 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,656
30 minutes
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Marry Me Chicken
Naz Deravian
20105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,105
1 hour
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2719 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,719
45 minutes
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Three-Cup Chicken
Sam Sifton
11811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,811
30 minutes
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Sesame Salmon Bowls
Kay Chun
10036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,036
40 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
Yasmin Fahr
16634 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,634
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Bibimbap
Eric Kim
8028 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,028
35 minutes
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Sausage With Peppers and Onions
David Tanis
2693 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,693
30 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
12547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,547
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Blackened Chicken Breasts
Kia Damon
2424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,424
20 minutes
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Baked Pork Chops
Melissa Knific
1368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,368
4 hours 25 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Linguine
Ali Slagle
4537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,537
30 minutes
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Spaghetti Sauce
Dan Pelosi
1205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,205
45 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Sausages, Peppers and Onions
Ali Slagle
1367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,367
About 6 hours
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One-Pot Miso-Mascarpone Pasta
Sarah DiGregorio
3063 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,063
30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Ali Slagle
2185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,185
About 3 ½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,120
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs
Zainab Shah
3587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,587
1 hour
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Honey-Garlic Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
4810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,810
25 minutes
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Beef Chow Fun
Ali Slagle
324 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
324
1 hour
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One-Pot Japanese Curry Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
7777 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,777
1 hour
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Everyday Dal
Priya Krishna
2162 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,162
15 minutes
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Vegetable Soup
Lidey Heuck
3971 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,971
About 1 hour
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Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce
The New York Times, Kim Severson
16918 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,918
1 hour
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
10868 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,868
35 minutes
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Meatballs
Kay Chun
834 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
834
40 minutes
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Easy Turkey Meatloaf
Melissa Knific
4141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,141
1 hour 30 minutes
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Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
4110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,110
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Supper
Melissa Clark
1801 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,801
1¼ hours
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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Genevieve Ko
1141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,141
25 minutes
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Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
7547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,547
35 minutes
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Chili
Ali Slagle
3460 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,460
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
Ali Slagle
9145 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,145
25 minutes
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Dutch Baby
Florence Fabricant
18806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,806
40 minutes
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Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)
Zainab Shah
6230 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,230
25 minutes
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BLT Pasta
Colu Henry
2737 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,737
30 minutes
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Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
22983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,983
25 minutes
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Creamy One-Pot Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms
Mark Bittman
8916 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,916
45 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma
Sam Sifton
31345 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
31,345
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Dumpling Noodle Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,255
25 minutes
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Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Ali Slagle
8276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,276
35 minutes
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Crispy Baked Fish With Tartar Sauce
Ali Slagle
2191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,191
25 minutes
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Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
27232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
27,232
20 minutes
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