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
3157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,157
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1891 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,891
45 minutes
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Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
798 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
798
30 minutes
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Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,279
At least 1¼ hours
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Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
586
50 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
92 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
92
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
53 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
53
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
239
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
89 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
89
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
102
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
687
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
513
1 hour
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Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,284
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
843 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
843
20 minutes
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
323 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
323
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
306
10 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
1 hour
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Princess Pamela’s Sauce Beautiful
Korsha Wilson, Pamela Strobel
128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
128
25 minutes
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Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
583
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
4029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,029
25 minutes
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Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
66
15 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1223 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,223
20 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
194
40 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
705 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
705
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
541
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1926 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,926
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1031 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,031
20 minutes
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Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
271
35 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4934 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,934
50 minutes
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Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
486
1 hour 10 minutes
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Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
136 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
136
10 minutes
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
693 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
693
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1952 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,952
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1040 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,040
30 minutes
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Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
192
40 minutes
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Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
431
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
279
15 minutes
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Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
310
45 minutes
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
6092 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,092
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2491 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,491
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,118
35 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,267
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,660
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,469
20 minutes
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