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

Brownies
Lidey Heuck
4604 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,604
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
400 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
400
70 minutes
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Easy
Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
786 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
786
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
529 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
529
45 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,111
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,301
30 minutes
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Easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
1008 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,008
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
896 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
896
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
794 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
794
25 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1271 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,271
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
935 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
935
5 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,294
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,144
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,257
10 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,249
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1083 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,083
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,191
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,337
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3443 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,443
10 minutes
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Easy
Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
282
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2158 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,158
1 hour 15 minutes
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Easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,585
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
13039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,039
20 minutes
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,698
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,647
45 minutes
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Easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1475 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,475
5 minutes
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Easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
7382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,382
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
18738 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,738
15 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
4471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,471
15 minutes
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Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
498 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
498
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
7658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,658
5 minutes
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Easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,265
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
3052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,052
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
337
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,534
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
641 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
641
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1059 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,059
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
940 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
940
30 minutes
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