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
3107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,107
20 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1890 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,890
45 minutes
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Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
796
30 minutes
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Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,277
At least 1¼ hours
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Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
586
50 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
90 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
90
15 minutes
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Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
50
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
218
10 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
99 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
99
10 minutes
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Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
640 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
640
25 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
511 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
511
1 hour
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Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
269 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
269
10 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,273
40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
820
20 minutes
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Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
319 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
319
3 hours 10 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
303
10 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9
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
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
40 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
581 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
581
30 minutes
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
4001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,001
25 minutes
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Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
64 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
64
15 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,189
20 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
192
40 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
701 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
701
15 minutes
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
529 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
529
50 minutes
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Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
20 minutes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,910
1 hour
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Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1014 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,014
20 minutes
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Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
35 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,900
50 minutes
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Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
1 hour 10 minutes
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Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
10 minutes
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
690 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
690
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1917 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,917
10 minutes
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Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1037 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,037
30 minutes
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Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
191
40 minutes
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Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
430 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
430
15 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
277
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
6036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,036
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,467
3 hours 40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2097 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,097
35 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,261
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2649 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,649
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2461 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,461
20 minutes
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