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

Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,431
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
938 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
938
20 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
2801 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,801
30 minutes
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Easy
Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1377 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,377
25 minutes
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Easy
San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,509
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
599
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1775 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,775
15 minutes
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Easy
Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
6067 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,067
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
10518 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,518
10 minutes
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Easy
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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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1620 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,620
30 minutes
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Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
6379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,379
40 minutes
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
667 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
667
30 minutes
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Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese
Eric Kim
2477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,477
30 minutes
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Easy
Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
1735 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,735
15 to 45 minutes
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Tuna Crunch Sandwiches
J. Kenji López-Alt
1400 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,400
5 minutes
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Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
10 minutes
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Easy
Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
578 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
578
20 minutes
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Easy
Pasta With Tuna, Capers and Scallions
Melissa Clark
3893 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,893
30 minutes
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Vegan Coconut-Ginger Black Beans
Ali Slagle
2906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,906
30 minutes
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Easy
Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
974 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
974
30 minutes
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Creamy, Lemony Pasta
Yasmin Fahr
2367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,367
15 minutes
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Easy
Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,517
25 minutes
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Easy
Blond Puttanesca (Linguine With Tuna, Arugula and Capers)
Colu Henry
2799 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,799
30 minutes
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Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,014
25 minutes
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Easy
Best Chicken Salad
Julia Moskin
4974 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,974
20 minutes, plus 2 hours' resting and 4 hours' chilling
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