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: Spencer Richards.

Recipes

Cacio e Pepe Ramen
Andy Baraghani
382 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
382
15 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas and Dates
Andy Baraghani
211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
211
40 minutes
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Easy
Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
281
1 hour
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Easy
Stir-Fried Cabbage and Pork in Fish Sauce Butter
Kay Chun
1273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,273
30 minutes
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Easy
Miso-Marinated Pork Roast
Genevieve Ko
242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
242
4¾ hours, plus 4 hours' marinating
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Easy
Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
100
30 minutes
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Easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
363
40 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Breadsticks
Ali Slagle
83 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
83
40 minutes
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Easy
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Melissa Knific
243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
243
1½ hours
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Easy
Miso-Maple Sheet-Pan Chicken With Brussels Sprouts
Carolina Gelen
1865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,865
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli and Whipped Tofu With Chile Crisp Crunch
Alexa Weibel
1012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,012
30 minutes
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Healthy
Instant Pot Yogurt
Melissa Knific
23 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23
About 16 hours
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Vegetable Beef Soup
Melissa Knific
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
About 2 hours 20 minutes
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Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,171
40 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Ali Slagle
433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
433
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce
Zainab Shah
325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
325
40 minutes
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Easy
Chicken and Red Lentil Soup With Lemony Yogurt
Andy Baraghani
2638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,638
1 hour
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Easy
Cabbage With Spiced Rum Butter and Scallions
Ashley Lonsdale
37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
37
30 minutes
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Easy
Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,533
30 minutes
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Mayo Corn Fried Rice
Eric Kim
286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
286
15 minutes
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Easy
The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,272
10 minutes
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Baked Korean Sweet Potatoes With Scallion-Miso Butter
Kay Chun
110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
110
1 hour 20 minutes
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Easy
Peanut Butter Noodles
Eric Kim
3941 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,941
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlicky Alfredo Beans
Carolina Gelen
1590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,590
20 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Dal
Priya Krishna
1523 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,523
15 minutes
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Easy
Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
3959 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,959
55 minutes
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Healthy
Easy Turkey Meatloaf
Melissa Knific
1056 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,056
1 hour 30 minutes
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Easy
Spinach One-Pot Pasta
Yasmin Fahr
1110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,110
20 minutes
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Easy
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Genevieve Ko
776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
776
25 minutes
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Easy
Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
6657 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,657
35 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Chicken and Lentils
Yasmin Fahr
2881 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,881
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Cheesy Broccoli
Kay Chun
298 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
298
55 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Stir-Fry With Crisp Garlic and Ginger
Melissa Clark
5395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,395
25 minutes
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Chicken Casserole With Mushrooms and Spinach
Vallery Lomas
872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
872
About 1½ hours
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Sheet-Pan Kielbasa With Cabbage and Beans
Ali Slagle
3054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,054
35 minutes
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Sausage and Peppers One-Pot Pasta
Sarah DiGregorio
682 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
682
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini
Samantha Seneviratne
901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
901
35 minutes
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Easy
Porcupine Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
1 hour and 20 minutes
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
15 minutes
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Easy
Greek Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
796 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
796
1¼ hours
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Easy
Spaghetti Sauce
Dan Pelosi
711 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
711
45 minutes
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Easy
Stuffed Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
1227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,227
1 hour 40 minutes
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Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
700 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
700
55 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli Pasta With Salami Bread Crumbs
Kay Chun
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
45 minutes
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Easy
Braised Chicken With Cabbage and Lemon
Carolina Gelen
120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
120
40 minutes
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Easy
Pasta and Pickles Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
275
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
1682 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,682
1¼ hours
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
431
15 minutes
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Easy
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