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

Chilaquiles Verdes
Bryan Washington
626 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
626
20 minutes
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Easy
Creamy One-Pot Orzo With Corn and Bacon
Samantha Seneviratne
730 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
730
40 minutes
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Easy
Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
905 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
905
40 minutes
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Easy
Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
962 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
962
1 hour
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Easy
Spicy Tuna Salad With Crispy Rice
Ali Slagle
1966 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,966
35 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
928
40 minutes
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Easy
Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
885
20 minutes
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
886 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
886
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Easy
Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
692 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
692
25 minutes
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Easy
Meatloaf
Kay Chun
3332 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,332
1½ hours
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,282
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
508
35 minutes
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Easy
Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,208
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,501
30 minutes
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Easy
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,046
45 minutes
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Easy
Chili
Ali Slagle
2143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,143
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1012 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,012
45 minutes
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Easy
Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
1834 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,834
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
6200 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,200
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
3336 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,336
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
781 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
781
20 minutes
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Easy
Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,199
20 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,238
30 minutes
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Easy
Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1008 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,008
About 1 hour
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Easy
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
15 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1742 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,742
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
851 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
851
20 minutes
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Easy
Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1301 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,301
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
530
10 minutes
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Easy
Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2022 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,022
30 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
903 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
903
25 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
2942 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,942
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,270
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,399
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
3722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,722
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
415
30 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,242
4¼ hours
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
20 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,403
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
931 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
931
20 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
2266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,266
30 minutes
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Easy
Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1360 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,360
25 minutes
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Easy
San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,434
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
555 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
555
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1749 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,749
15 minutes
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Easy
Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
5900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,900
1¼ hours
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