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
367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
367
70 minutes
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Easy
Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
716
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
387
45 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3030 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,030
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
252
60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1024 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,024
30 minutes
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Easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
808
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
694 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
694
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
734
25 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,258
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
887 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
887
5 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,165
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
2991 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,991
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,885
10 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,033
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1028 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,028
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1176 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,176
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,305
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3318 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,318
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
1885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,885
1 hour 15 minutes
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Easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,553
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
12184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,184
20 minutes
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1641 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,641
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,518
45 minutes
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Easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,424
5 minutes
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Easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
6755 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,755
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
17241 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,241
15 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
3900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,900
15 minutes
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Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
437 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
437
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
6898 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,898
5 minutes
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Easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,216
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
2951 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,951
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
318
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1468 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,468
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
619
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
30 minutes
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Easy
Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,235
10 minutes
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Easy
Risotto
Kay Chun
906 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
906
30 minutes
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