Editors’ Collection

Our 50 Most Popular Recipes of All Time (So Far)

Here are the recipes our readers love the most.

A simple white plate holds a serving of buttery shrimp scampi with a torn hunk of bread for soaking up the briny, winy juices. — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
17618 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,618
15 minutes
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Gochujang Buttered Noodles
Eric Kim
10285 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,285
25 minutes
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Easy
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Molly O'Neill
28992 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
28,992
2 hours 45 minutes
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Easy
Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs
J. Kenji López-Alt
7670 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,670
5 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
Ali Slagle
18357 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
18,357
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew
Colu Henry
13880 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,880
30 minutes
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Marry Me Chicken
Naz Deravian
17036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,036
1 hour
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Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
16071 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16,071
45 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Pierre Franey
22333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,333
50 minutes
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San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10711 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,711
15 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
12952 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,952
20 minutes
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Easy
Spaghetti Carbonara
Ian Fisher
15706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,706
30 minutes
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Easy
Original Plum Torte
Marian Burros
20716 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,716
1 hour 15 minutes
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Easy
Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
16420 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,420
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Easy
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
23630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,630
15 minutes
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Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup
Ali Slagle
23642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,642
30 minutes
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Easy
Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins
Marian Burros
20363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,363
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' cooling
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Red Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
37926 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
37,926
45 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,320
1 hour 40 minutes
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
20562 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,562
30 minutes
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Easy
Shakshuka With Feta
Melissa Clark
20921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,921
50 minutes
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Easy
Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
18705 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,705
25 minutes
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Easy
Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
24805 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
24,805
20 minutes
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Easy
Roberta’s Pizza Dough
Sam Sifton, Carlo Mirarchi, Brandon Hoy, Chris Parachini, Katherine Wheelock
17340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,340
30 minutes, plus at least 3 hours' rising
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Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma
Sam Sifton
27524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
27,524
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Spiced Chickpea Stew With Coconut and Turmeric
Alison Roman
29317 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
29,317
55 minutes
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Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
The New York Times, Marcella Hazan
29246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
29,246
At least 4 hours
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Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard
Sam Sifton
20891 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,891
15 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
17193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,193
15 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
19524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,524
25 minutes
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Easy
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
20319 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,319
25 minutes
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Easy
Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Lidey Heuck
18090 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,090
1 hour
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Easy
Roasted Chicken Provençal
Sam Sifton, Steven Stolman
14302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,302
1 hour 15 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
19817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,817
45 minutes
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Easy
Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
6350 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,350
30 minutes
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Dutch Baby
Florence Fabricant
17671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,671
40 minutes
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Easy
Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
11263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,263
25 minutes
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Easy
Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11980 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,980
10 minutes
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Easy
Caramelized Shallot Pasta
Alison Roman
19686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,686
40 minutes
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
David Leite, Jacques Torres
19508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,508
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas
Yewande Komolafe
9732 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,732
30 minutes
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Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
10861 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,861
30 minutes
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Easy
No-Knead Bread
Mark Bittman, Jim Lahey
22052 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,052
1 hour 30 minutes, plus about 20 hours' resting time
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Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce
The New York Times, Kim Severson
15801 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,801
1 hour
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
13591 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,591
30 minutes
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Omelet
Melissa Clark
751 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
751
5 minutes
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Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,331
20 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt
Melissa Clark
16143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,143
1 hour, plus marinating
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Easy
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