Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

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

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot.

Recipes

Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,243
25 minutes
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
1030 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,030
35 minutes
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Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
6058 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,058
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
22245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,245
45 minutes
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Sesame Soy Chicken With Ginger-Scallion Noodles
Kevin Pang
209 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
209
50 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,607
25 minutes
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One-Pot Ratatouille Pasta
Vivian Chan-Tam
1673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,673
30 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
880 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
880
1 hour
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Curry Roasted Half Chicken and Peppers
Genevieve Ko
301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
301
50 minutes
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Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,214
30 minutes
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Chorizo Amatriciana
Kevin Pang
34 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
34
30 minutes
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Turkey Sliders
Vallery Lomas
418 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
418
30 minutes
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
1002 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,002
45 minutes
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
2024 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,024
35 minutes
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Chicken Casserole With Mushrooms and Spinach
Vallery Lomas
1210 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,210
About 1½ hours
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
3658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,658
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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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Kevin Pang
233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
233
1 hour
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Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
1050 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,050
40 minutes
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Stuffed Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
2395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,395
1 hour 40 minutes
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Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
5382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,382
25 minutes
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Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
990 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
990
30 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1327 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,327
1 hour
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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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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
7123 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,123
30 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
895 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
895
20 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
5080 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,080
50 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,630
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
617 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
617
40 minutes
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1682 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,682
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Peanut Butter Noodles
Eric Kim
5619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,619
20 minutes
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Basic Cooked Yams
Yewande Komolafe
45 minutes
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One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
2297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,297
20 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,320
40 minutes
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,101
About 1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
Eric Kim
2776 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,776
15 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
10867 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,867
35 minutes
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
301
15 minutes
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Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
1211 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,211
40 minutes
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
40 minutes
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Lemony Pearl Barley Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,521
45 minutes
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Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
66
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
40 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,654
55 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,121
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
45 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
10 minutes
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Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
148 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
148
15 minutes
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