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
3190 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,190
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1894 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,894
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
1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,280
At least 1¼ hours
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Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
587
50 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
54 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
54
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
264
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
91 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
91
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
712 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
712
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
518 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
518
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
276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
276
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,292
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
865
20 minutes
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
326
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
310
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
255 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
255
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
585
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
4057 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,057
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
1250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,250
20 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
195
40 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
710 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
710
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
546 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
546
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
548
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1935 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,935
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1045 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,045
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
4972 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,972
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
139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
139
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
1969 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,969
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1041 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,041
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
433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
433
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
6133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,133
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,508
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2134 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,134
35 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,275
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,671
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,482
20 minutes
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