Editors’ Collection

Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Here are our best, easy dinner recipes including quick chicken recipes and healthy vegan dinner ideas.

Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Mark Bittman, Suvir Saran
3685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,685
45 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables)
Melissa Clark, Sohui Kim
2815 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,815
30 minutes
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Meatballs
Kay Chun
814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
814
40 minutes
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Easy
Miso-Mustard Salmon
Ali Slagle
1456 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,456
30 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Shrimp Tacos
Christian Reynoso
661 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
661
40 minutes
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Easy
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
21714 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,714
25 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
954 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
954
40 minutes
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Bacon and Egg Don
Eric Kim
851 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
851
25 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
688 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
688
5½ hours
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Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice With Chicken and Bell Pepper)
Ham El-Waylly
1339 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,339
45 minutes
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Easy
Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)
Zainab Shah
6081 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,081
25 minutes
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Baked Mustard-Herb Chicken Legs
Mark Bittman, Gary Danko
2478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,478
45 minutes
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Easy
Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Genevieve Ko, Pearl Han, Grace Han
2462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,462
15 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
13986 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,986
30 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,125
20 minutes
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Easy
Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa
Yewande Komolafe
1266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,266
45 minutes
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Healthy
Beef Short Rib Rice Bowls
Sue Li
1365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,365
15 minutes, plus up to 8 hours’ marinating
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Easy
Baked Risotto With Greens and Peas
Kay Chun
6606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,606
30 minutes
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Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips
Sue Li
3169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,169
20 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Chicken Curry
Genevieve Ko, Desmond Tan, Kate Leahy
9930 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,930
1 hour
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Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin
7864 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,864
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
4267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,267
40 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Fried Rice
Francis Lam, Grace Lee
4623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,623
30 minutes
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Tajín Grilled Chicken
Rick A. Martinez
4232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,232
35 minutes
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One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
Ali Slagle
19096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19,096
15 minutes
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Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7068 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,068
40 minutes
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Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
16755 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16,755
45 minutes
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Pasta With Sausage, Squash and Sage Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
3362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,362
40 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,717
5 minutes
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Easy
Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,145
30 minutes
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Easy
Salmon With Garlic Butter and Tomato Pasta
Ali Slagle
2463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,463
20 minutes
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Easy
Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan
Lidey Heuck
18269 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,269
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Caramelized Shrimp With Lemongrass
Alexa Weibel, Charles Phan
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
30 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,418
35 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella
Melissa Clark
6674 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,674
45 minutes
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Chicken Quesadillas
Ali Slagle
674 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
674
10 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo With Spinach
Genevieve Ko
8715 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,715
25 minutes
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Easy
Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,424
20 minutes
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Mongolian Beef
Vivian Chan-Tam
1717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,717
30 minutes
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Lemony Skillet Chicken and Brioche
Christian Reynoso
479 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
479
40 minutes
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Easy
Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp With Onion, Tomato, Chile and Turmeric)
Alexa Weibel, Korai Kitchen
139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
139
40 minutes
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Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
8828 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,828
20 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Hot and Tangy Buffalo Salmon
Eric Kim
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
30 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Yewande Komolafe
11158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,158
45 minutes
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Easy
Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1943 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,943
45 minutes
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Easy
Shrimp Fried Rice
Eric Kim
3035 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,035
30 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
22274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,274
30 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Croquettes
Millie Peartree
1124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,124
30 minutes
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