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

Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
667 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
667
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,557
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
699 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
699
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2669 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,669
45 minutes
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Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
20 minutes
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Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
139
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1681 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,681
6¼ hours
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
552
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
22054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,054
45 minutes
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Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
5042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,042
35 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2097 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,097
35 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,504
35 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
36
35 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1831 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,831
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
485 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
485
20 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
595
1 hour
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
243
30 minutes
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Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2821 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,821
1¼ hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martínez
1055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,055
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
4424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,424
1 hour
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Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,306
1 hour 10 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
451
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
427 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
427
40 minutes
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Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2774 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,774
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
1188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,188
About 6 hours
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Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,616
40 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
196
35 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
132 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
132
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
40 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
1095 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,095
1 hour
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Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
1 hour
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Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
872
About 6 to 8 hours
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One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
489 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
489
45 minutes
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Tuna Cacio e Pepe
Carolina Gelen
396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
396
25 minutes
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Smashed Scallion Burgers
Carolina Gelen
121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
121
30 minutes
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Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
228
1 hour
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
25 minutes
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Sizzled Scallion Rice With Sardines
Ashley Lonsdale
432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
432
25 minutes
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Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
445
1 hour 20 minutes
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Chile-Lime Crispy Rice With Roasted Vegetables
Sherry Rujikarn
484 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
484
40 minutes
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Noodle Okonomiyaki (Cabbage and Egg Pancakes)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,410
50 minutes
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Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice
Ifrah F. Ahmed
95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
95
35 minutes
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Slow Cooker Tajín Chicken and Peppers
Sarah DiGregorio
1432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,432
About 4 hours
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Lentil Soup Potpie
Ali Slagle
207 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
207
1 hour 20 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,109
30 minutes
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Atole de Grano (Savory Corn Porridge With Chicken)
Rick A. Martínez
313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
313
35 minutes
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Cabbage Parm
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1047 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,047
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
551
55 minutes
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