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
2640 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,640
20 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1876 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,876
45 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
789 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
789
30 minutes
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Easy
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,249
At least 1¼ hours
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
578 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
578
50 minutes
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Easy
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
80 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
80
15 minutes
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Easy
Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
16 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
10 minutes
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Easy
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
66
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
88 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
88
10 minutes
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Easy
Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
462 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
462
1 hour
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Easy
Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
153
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
228
10 minutes
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Easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,195
40 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
714 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
714
20 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
303
3 hours 10 minutes
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Easy
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
264
10 minutes
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Easy
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
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
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
40 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
560
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3693 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,693
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
997 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
997
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
186
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
655 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
655
15 minutes
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Easy
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
471
50 minutes
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Easy
Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
506
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1800 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,800
1 hour
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Easy
Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
900
20 minutes
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Easy
Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
35 minutes
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Easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4593 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,593
50 minutes
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Easy
Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
480
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
119
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
682 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
682
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1707 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,707
10 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1011 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,011
30 minutes
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Easy
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
188
40 minutes
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Easy
Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
412 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
412
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
257
15 minutes
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Easy
Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
300
45 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
5503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,503
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,270
3 hours 40 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1778 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,778
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2122 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,122
30 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2509 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,509
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,300
20 minutes
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Easy
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