Editors’ Collection

Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

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

Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Vivian Lui.

Recipes

Penne al Baffo (Creamy Tomato-Ham Pasta)
Anna Francese Gass
1507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,507
20 minutes
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Spicy Shrimp Masala
Zainab Shah
913 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
913
30 minutes
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Blackened Fish With Quick Grits
Vallery Lomas
2247 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,247
25 minutes
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Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,722
25 minutes
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Grilled Steak With Tomatoes, Basil and Cheddar
Christian Reynoso
196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
196
35 minutes
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Easy
Singapore Noodles With Charred Scallions
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,416
20 minutes
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One-Pan Salmon Niçoise With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,184
35 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
2922 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,922
6 hours 20 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Gratin
Eric Kim
2606 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,606
20 minutes
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Easy
Pepperoni Pasta With Lemon and Garlic
Melissa Clark
1843 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,843
25 minutes
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Easy
Dooymaaj Salad
Naz Deravian
431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
431
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken and Mushroom Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Kay Chun
2128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,128
40 minutes
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Moroccan Kefta
Nargisse Benkabbou
745 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
745
15 minutes, plus 1 hour's chilling
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Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,262
30 minutes
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Mayo-Marinated Chicken With Chimichurri
J. Kenji López-Alt
4082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,082
About 10 minutes, plus marinating if desired
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Easy
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
22647 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,647
15 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
2781 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,781
35 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
1982 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,982
15 minutes
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Chickpea Stew With Orzo and Mustard Greens
Melissa Clark
6533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,533
25 minutes
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Healthy
Yo Po Mian
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,901
20 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Pork Chops With Blistered Grapes
Samantha Seneviratne
825 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
825
25 minutes
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Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,181
30 minutes
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Meatball Subs
Ali Slagle
1326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,326
30 minutes
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Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise
Yewande Komolafe
1990 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,990
30 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Hot Honey Chicken With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,348
30 minutes
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Salmon and Corn Cakes With Jalapeño Mayonnaise
Lidey Heuck
416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
416
1 hour 5 minutes
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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Sarah Copeland
2887 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,887
1¼ hours
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,740
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Crispy Mushroom Tacos
Jocelyn Ramirez
1734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,734
30 minutes
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Chepa Vepudu (Fish Fry)
Tejal Rao, Archana Pidathala
610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
610
30 minutes
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Shrimp Étouffée
Vallery Lomas
1814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,814
30 minutes
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Chicken Katsu
Kay Chun
2603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,603
30 minutes
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Pineapple-Marinated Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
4245 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,245
30 minutes
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Easy
Quick Jambalaya
Vallery Lomas
1308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,308
35 minutes
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Garlicky Chicken With Lemon-Anchovy Sauce
Melissa Clark
11016 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,016
25 minutes
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Creamy White Bean Soup With Spicy Paprika Oil
Alexa Weibel
1807 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,807
30 minutes
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Stir-Fried Cabbage, Tofu and Red Pepper
Martha Rose Shulman
1324 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,324
About 15 minutes
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Easy
Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy
Yewande Komolafe
1009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,009
40 minutes
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Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Alexa Weibel
920 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
920
25 minutes
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Easy
Curried Red Lentil Soup With Toasted Coconut
Colu Henry
1344 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,344
40 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken
Mark Bittman
9703 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,703
50 to 60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Tenders
Alison Roman
3019 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,019
45 minutes
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Vegetable Paella With Chorizo
Kay Chun
1751 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,751
45 minutes
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Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
1870 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,870
40 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Spicy Roasted Broccoli Pasta
Melissa Clark
3599 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,599
30 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Pasta With Chickpeas and Parsley
Melissa Clark
4276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,276
30 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Spicy Meatballs With Lentils and Fennel
Ali Slagle
634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
634
40 minutes
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Easy
Spicy, Garlicky Cashew Chicken
Melissa Clark
887 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
887
45 minutes plus optional marinating
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