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

Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
380 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
380
70 minutes
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Easy
Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
735 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
735
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
438 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
438
45 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3054 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,054
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
258
60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1093 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,093
30 minutes
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Easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
861 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
861
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
779 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
779
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
751 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
751
25 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,262
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
920 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
920
5 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,192
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3032 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,032
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11980 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,980
10 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,147
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,052
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,182
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1319 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,319
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,359
10 minutes
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Easy
Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
279
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,004
1 hour 15 minutes
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Easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,560
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
12470 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,470
20 minutes
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,664
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,555
45 minutes
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Easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1447 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,447
5 minutes
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Easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
6981 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,981
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
17628 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,628
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
4111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,111
15 minutes
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Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
457
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
7081 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,081
5 minutes
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Easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,243
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
2999 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,999
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
322 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
322
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,481
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
625
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1034 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,034
30 minutes
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Easy
Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,239
10 minutes
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Easy
Risotto
Kay Chun
917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
917
30 minutes
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