Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Orzo Salad — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Recipes

Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
2524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,524
1 hour
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easy
Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
889 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
889
25 minutes
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easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
448 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
448
30 minutes
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easy
Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
425
35 minutes
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easy
Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
1 hour
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
7 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7
30 minutes
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easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
440 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
440
40 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
1772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,772
30 minutes
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easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
254
20 minutes
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easy
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
2199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,199
25 minutes
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easy
Sizzled Scallion Rice With Sardines
Ashley Lonsdale
85 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
85
25 minutes
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easy
Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
16979 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,979
45 minutes
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easy
Chile-Lime Crispy Rice With Roasted Vegetables
Sherry Rujikarn
222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
222
40 minutes
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easy
Noodle Okonomiyaki (Cabbage and Egg Pancakes)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
247
50 minutes
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easy
Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice
Ifrah F. Ahmed
30 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
30
35 minutes
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easy
Slow Cooker Tajín Chicken and Peppers
Sarah DiGregorio
321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
321
About 4 hours
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easy
Lentil Soup Potpie
Ali Slagle
80 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
80
1 hour 20 minutes
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easy
Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
13137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,137
30 minutes
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Atole de Grano (Savory Corn Porridge With Chicken)
Rick A. Martínez
18 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18
35 minutes
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easy
Cabbage Parm
Hetty Lui McKinnon
659 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
659
50 minutes
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easy
Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
1037 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,037
45 minutes
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easy
Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
175
55 minutes
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easy
Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
84 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
84
1 hour 20 minutes
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Pesto Chickpea Soup
Carolina Gelen
112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
112
20 minutes
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easy
Avgolemono Chicken Soup With Gnocchi
Carolina Gelen
370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
370
20 minutes
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easy
Spicy Miso Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
486
35 minutes
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healthy
Berbere Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
78
25 minutes
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easy
Chicken Jorim (Soy-Braised Chicken)
Kay Chun
146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
146
1 hour
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easy
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Ali Slagle
704 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
704
30 minutes
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easy
Spinach and Gungo Pea Soup
Ashley Lonsdale
6 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6
1 ¾ hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Cottage Pie
Dan Pelosi
1467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,467
2 hours
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easy
Pork Laab
Sherry Rujikarn
98 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
98
25 minutes
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easy
Crispy Gnocchi With Sausage and Broccoli
Ali Slagle
7952 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,952
45 minutes
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easy
Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
5790 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,790
30 minutes
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easy
Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fried Shrimp
Sue Li
291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
291
25 minutes
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easy
One Pot Za’atar Chicken and Rice
Andy Baraghani
202 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
202
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
10512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,512
25 minutes
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easy
Turkey Sliders
Vallery Lomas
249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
249
30 minutes
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easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
3798 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,798
35 minutes
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easy
Spiced Pea Stew With Yogurt
Yotam Ottolenghi
519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
519
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Slow-Cooker Jalapeño Pulled Pork
Ali Slagle
579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
579
About 6½ hours
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easy
Sizzled Bratwurst With Mashed Potatoes
Eric Kim
161 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
161
30 minutes
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easy
Braised Mustard Greens
Kia Damon
11 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
523
35 minutes
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easy
Cacio e Pepe Ramen
Andy Baraghani
372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
372
15 minutes
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easy
Lemony Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas and Dates
Andy Baraghani
182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
182
40 minutes
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easy
Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
265
1 hour
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easy
Stir-Fried Cabbage and Pork in Fish Sauce Butter
Kay Chun
1129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,129
30 minutes
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easy
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