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
2109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,109
20 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1842 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,842
45 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
783 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
783
30 minutes
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Easy
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,199
At least 1¼ hours
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
573
50 minutes
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Easy
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
69
15 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
115 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
115
10 minutes
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Easy
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
43 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
43
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
77 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
77
10 minutes
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Easy
Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
570
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
387
1 hour
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Easy
Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
125
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
175
10 minutes
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Easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,039
40 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
563
20 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
3 hours 10 minutes
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Easy
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
224
10 minutes
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Easy
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6
1 hour
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Princess Pamela’s Sauce Beautiful
Korsha Wilson, Pamela Strobel
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
25 minutes
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Easy
Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
40 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
542 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
542
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,129
25 minutes
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Easy
Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
60 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
60
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
863 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
863
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
168
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
583 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
583
15 minutes
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Easy
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
50 minutes
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Easy
Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
494
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1662 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,662
1 hour
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Easy
Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
765
20 minutes
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Easy
Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
257
35 minutes
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Easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4148 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,148
50 minutes
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Easy
Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
466 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
466
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
665 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
665
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,563
10 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
954
30 minutes
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Easy
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
183 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
183
40 minutes
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Easy
Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
409 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
409
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
242
15 minutes
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Easy
Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
246
45 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
4787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,787
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
1923 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,923
3 hours 40 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,554
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
1928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,928
30 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,038
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2132 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,132
20 minutes
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Easy
Brownies
Lidey Heuck
3658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,658
45 minutes
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