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
2903 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,903
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1884 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,884
45 minutes
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Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
792
30 minutes
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Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,268
At least 1¼ hours
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Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
580
50 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
85 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
85
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
44 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
44
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
72
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
96 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
96
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
600
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
484 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
484
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Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
156
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
248 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
248
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1230 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,230
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
769 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
769
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
314
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
281
10 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9
1 hour
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Princess Pamela’s Sauce Beautiful
Korsha Wilson, Pamela Strobel
126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
126
25 minutes
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Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
238 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
238
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
567 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
567
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3875 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,875
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Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
64 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
64
15 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1088 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,088
20 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
40 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
681 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
681
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
485 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
485
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
539 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
539
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1860 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,860
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
950 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
950
20 minutes
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Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
35 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4762 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,762
50 minutes
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Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
481
1 hour 10 minutes
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Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
129
10 minutes
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
688 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
688
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1798 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,798
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1030 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,030
or to save this recipe.
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
189
40 minutes
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Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
415
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
15 minutes
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Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
307 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
307
45 minutes
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
5837 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,837
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,387
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,003
35 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,194
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,579
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,399
20 minutes
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