Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

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

Recipes

Stuffed Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
2012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,012
1 hour 40 minutes
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
1611 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,611
35 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
820
20 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,382
45 minutes
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Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
901
30 minutes
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
3253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,253
25 minutes
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Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5967 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,967
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Peanut Butter Noodles
Eric Kim
5528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,528
20 minutes
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Basic Cooked Yams
Yewande Komolafe
45 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,544
25 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,272
40 minutes
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Turkey Sliders
Vallery Lomas
401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
401
30 minutes
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1639 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,639
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
950 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
950
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
Eric Kim
2671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,671
15 minutes
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One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
1504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,504
20 minutes
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Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
5194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,194
25 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4553 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,553
30 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
10192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,192
35 minutes
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
900
45 minutes
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
15 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6977 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,977
30 minutes
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Curry Roasted Half Chicken and Peppers
Genevieve Ko
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
50 minutes
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Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
1157 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,157
40 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1269 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,269
1 hour
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
228
40 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,900
50 minutes
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Lemony Pearl Barley Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,497
45 minutes
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,343
25 minutes
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Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
227
40 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4634 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,634
55 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4099 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,099
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
227
45 minutes
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Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
1009 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,009
40 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
10 minutes
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Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
113
15 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
2736 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,736
50 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fried Shrimp
Sue Li
497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
497
25 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
20 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
383
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
303
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
315 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
315
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
1748 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,748
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
370
45 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
47 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
47
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1509 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,509
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
251 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
251
1 hour 55 minutes
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