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

Chicken Quesadillas
Ali Slagle
546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
546
10 minutes
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Easy
Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,282
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1576 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,576
1 hour
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1459 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,459
10 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
1787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,787
35 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Zucchini and Bacon Pasta
Kay Chun
424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
424
45 minutes
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Easy
Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
354 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
354
70 minutes
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Easy
Cumin and Cashew Yogurt Rice
Priya Krishna
928 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
928
10 minutes
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Easy
Chilaquiles Verdes
Bryan Washington
634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
634
20 minutes
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Easy
Creamy One-Pot Orzo With Corn and Bacon
Samantha Seneviratne
746 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
746
40 minutes
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Easy
Basil-Butter Pasta
Ali Slagle
1094 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,094
40 minutes
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Easy
Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1000 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,000
1 hour
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Easy
Spicy Tuna Salad With Crispy Rice
Ali Slagle
2183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,183
35 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,110
40 minutes
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Easy
Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
20 minutes
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
928 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
928
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Easy
Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
737 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
737
25 minutes
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Easy
Meatloaf
Kay Chun
3419 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,419
1½ hours
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1336 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,336
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
512
35 minutes
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Easy
Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
795
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,251
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2579 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,579
30 minutes
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Easy
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,074
45 minutes
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Easy
Chili
Ali Slagle
2198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,198
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1027 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,027
45 minutes
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Easy
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
Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
6292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,292
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
3430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,430
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
809 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
809
20 minutes
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Easy
Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,216
20 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
576 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
576
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,255
30 minutes
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Easy
Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1016 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,016
About 1 hour
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Easy
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,213
15 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1754 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,754
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
860
20 minutes
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Easy
Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,309
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
535
10 minutes
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Easy
Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2058 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,058
30 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
914
25 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
2953 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,953
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,283
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2419 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,419
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
3741 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,741
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
30 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,254
4¼ hours
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1226 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,226
20 minutes
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Easy
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