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
2975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,975
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1887 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,887
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
582 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
582
50 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
88 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
88
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
46 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
46
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
157
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
614
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
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Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
157
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
255 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
255
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,240
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
783
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
317 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
317
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
291
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
127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
127
25 minutes
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Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
247
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
571
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3920 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,920
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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
1113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,113
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
696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
696
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
497
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
542 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
542
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1871 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,871
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
964
20 minutes
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Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
269
35 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,825
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
131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
131
10 minutes
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
689
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,822
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,034
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
417 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
417
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
15 minutes
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Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
308
45 minutes
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
5917 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,917
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2420 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,420
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2037 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,037
35 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,220
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,603
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,421
20 minutes
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