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
3369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,369
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1899 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,899
45 minutes
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Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
801 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
801
30 minutes
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Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,292
At least 1¼ hours
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Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
588 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
588
50 minutes
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Yossy Arefi
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
1 hour 15 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
62 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
62
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
312
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
193
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
778 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
778
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
535
1 hour
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Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,320
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
895 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
895
20 minutes
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
332
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
316
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
260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
260
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
594
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
4147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,147
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
1351 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,351
20 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
198
40 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
731 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
731
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
583 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
583
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
551 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
551
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1990 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,990
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1084 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,084
20 minutes
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Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
271
35 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
5080 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,080
50 minutes
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Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
487
1 hour 10 minutes
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Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
140
10 minutes
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
698
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
2039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,039
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1045 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,045
30 minutes
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Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
193 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
193
40 minutes
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Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
435 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
435
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
282
15 minutes
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Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
310
45 minutes
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
6279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,279
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2583 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,583
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,195
35 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,329
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2709 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,709
35 minutes
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