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
3491 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,491
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1903 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,903
45 minutes
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Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
802 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
802
30 minutes
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Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,309
At least 1¼ hours
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Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
589 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
589
50 minutes
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Kimchi White Bean Melts
Cybelle Tondu
41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
41
10 minutes
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Furikake
Mia Leimkuhler, Sheldon Simeon
5 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5
5 minutes
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Yossy Arefi
60 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
60
1 hour 15 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
95
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
65
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
216 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
216
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
109
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
906
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
543
1 hour
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Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
297
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,367
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
915 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
915
20 minutes
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
336 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
336
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
324 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
324
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
262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
262
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
598
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
4240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,240
25 minutes
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Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
68 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
68
15 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,400
20 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
201
40 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
754 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
754
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
606
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
553
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
2025 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,025
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1114 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,114
20 minutes
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Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
273
35 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
5165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,165
50 minutes
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Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
488
1 hour 10 minutes
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Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
10 minutes
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
703 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
703
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
2095 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,095
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,046
30 minutes
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Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
194
40 minutes
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Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
441 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
441
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
287 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
287
15 minutes
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Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
312
45 minutes
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
6399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,399
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2652 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,652
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2311 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,311
35 minutes
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