Editors’ Collection

Easy Recipes for Beginner Cooks

These simple, no-fail recipes can help you cook with confidence — and lead to success.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,603
20 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1876 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,876
45 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
787 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
787
30 minutes
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Easy
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,249
At least 1¼ hours
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
576 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
576
50 minutes
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Easy
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
80 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
80
15 minutes
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Easy
Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
134 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
134
10 minutes
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Easy
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
66
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
10 minutes
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Easy
Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
461
1 hour
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Easy
Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
153
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
226
10 minutes
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Easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,185
40 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
703 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
703
20 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
301
3 hours 10 minutes
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Easy
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
259
10 minutes
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Easy
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
8 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8
1 hour
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Princess Pamela’s Sauce Beautiful
Korsha Wilson, Pamela Strobel
118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
118
25 minutes
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Easy
Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
234
40 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
559 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
559
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3673 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,673
25 minutes
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Easy
Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
989 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
989
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
185
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
648
15 minutes
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Easy
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
471
50 minutes
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Easy
Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
506
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1792 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,792
1 hour
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Easy
Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
885
20 minutes
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Easy
Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
35 minutes
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Easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4571 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,571
50 minutes
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Easy
Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
480
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
118
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
681 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
681
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1690 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,690
10 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1011 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,011
30 minutes
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Easy
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
188
40 minutes
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Easy
Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
412 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
412
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
257
15 minutes
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Easy
Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
299 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
299
45 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
5457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,457
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,249
3 hours 40 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1749 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,749
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,110
30 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,492
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,292
20 minutes
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Easy
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