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
3475 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,475
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1902 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,902
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
1305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,305
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
10 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10
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
57 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
57
1 hour 15 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
94 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
94
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
64 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
64
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
333
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
213
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
108
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
899 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
899
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
542
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
1361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,361
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
913
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
261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
261
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
4221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,221
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
1390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,390
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
751 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
751
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
603
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
2020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,020
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,109
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
5154 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,154
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
2087 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,087
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
440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
440
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
286
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
6383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,383
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,638
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,299
35 minutes
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