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

Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,430
40 minutes
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Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
1182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,182
20 minutes
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
1016 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,016
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
929
25 minutes
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1569 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,569
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
35 minutes
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Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
886 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
886
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,351
30 minutes
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Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,885
30 minutes
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Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2558 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,558
45 minutes
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Chili
Ali Slagle
3414 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,414
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,105
45 minutes
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Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2783 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,783
40 minutes
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Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
7465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,465
35 minutes
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Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
4532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,532
30 minutes
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Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
963 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
963
20 minutes
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Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,277
20 minutes
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Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
770
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,312
30 minutes
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1093 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,093
About 1 hour
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Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,298
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1911 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,911
40 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,139
20 minutes
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Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,532
35 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
565
10 minutes
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Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,760
30 minutes
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Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
992 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
992
25 minutes
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
3060 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,060
15 minutes
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Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3513 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,513
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,538
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
4012 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,012
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
444
30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1368 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,368
4¼ hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,399
20 minutes
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Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,500
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,471
20 minutes
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Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
4068 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,068
30 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,487
25 minutes
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San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10948 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,948
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
777 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
777
20 minutes
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Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,872
15 minutes
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Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
7210 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,210
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
11521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,521
10 minutes
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Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,209
30 minutes
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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1707 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,707
30 minutes
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,281
40 minutes
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
714 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
714
30 minutes
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Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese
Eric Kim
2896 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,896
30 minutes
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