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
2388 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,388
20 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1870 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,870
45 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
30 minutes
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Easy
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,239
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
75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
75
15 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
10 minutes
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Easy
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
56 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
56
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
78
10 minutes
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Easy
Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
582 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
582
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
435
1 hour
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Easy
Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
146
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
206
10 minutes
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Easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,126
40 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
627 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
627
20 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
292
3 hours 10 minutes
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Easy
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
249
10 minutes
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Easy
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
8 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8
1 hour
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Princess Pamela’s Sauce Beautiful
Korsha Wilson, Pamela Strobel
118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
118
25 minutes
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Easy
Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
226
40 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3411 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,411
25 minutes
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Easy
Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
941 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
941
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
621 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
621
15 minutes
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Easy
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
469
50 minutes
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Easy
Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
500
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1739 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,739
1 hour
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Easy
Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
812 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
812
20 minutes
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Easy
Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
261 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
261
35 minutes
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Easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,406
50 minutes
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Easy
Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
476 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
476
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
109
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
675 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
675
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,607
10 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
986 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
986
30 minutes
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Easy
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
187 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
187
40 minutes
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Easy
Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
411
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
250
15 minutes
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Easy
Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
252
45 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
5204 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,204
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,107
3 hours 40 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1695 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,695
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,034
30 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,380
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,230
20 minutes
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Easy
Brownies
Lidey Heuck
4367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,367
45 minutes
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