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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

Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2376 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,376
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2733 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,733
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,599
20 minutes
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Brownies
Lidey Heuck
5211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,211
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
70 minutes
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Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
877 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
877
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
625 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
625
45 minutes
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Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,221
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
271
60 minutes
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Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1517 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,517
30 minutes
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Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
1112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,112
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
1052 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,052
10 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
888
25 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,294
20 minutes
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Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
957 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
957
5 minutes
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Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,613
15 minutes
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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,262
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12655 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,655
10 minutes
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Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5353 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,353
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,097
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1222 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,222
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1376 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,376
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,564
10 minutes
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Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
5 minutes
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Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2352 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,352
1 hour 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,624
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
13645 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,645
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,728
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6758 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,758
45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,530
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
7756 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,756
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
19857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,857
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
4889 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,889
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
563
10 minutes
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Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
8174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,174
5 minutes
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Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1311 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,311
10 minutes
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Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
3090 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,090
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
351
10 minutes
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Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1643 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,643
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
654 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
654
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,114
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,243
10 minutes
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Risotto
Kay Chun
966 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
966
30 minutes
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