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
2843 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,843
20 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,882
45 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
792
30 minutes
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Easy
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,267
At least 1¼ hours
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
580
50 minutes
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Easy
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
84 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
84
15 minutes
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Easy
Anchovy-Caper Salsa Verde
Dan Pelosi
42 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
42
10 minutes
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Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
138
10 minutes
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Easy
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
69
15 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
10 minutes
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Easy
Tomato, Bacon and Corn Salad
Christian Reynoso
596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
596
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
476 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
476
1 hour
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Easy
Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
155
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
241 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
241
10 minutes
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Easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,218
40 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
751 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
751
20 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
313
3 hours 10 minutes
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Easy
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
275
10 minutes
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Easy
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
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
25 minutes
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Easy
Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
40 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
566 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
566
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
3829 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,829
25 minutes
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Easy
Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
64 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
64
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1060 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,060
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
188
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
672 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
672
15 minutes
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Easy
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
478
50 minutes
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Easy
Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
534
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1840 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,840
1 hour
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Easy
Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
931 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
931
20 minutes
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Easy
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
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,687
50 minutes
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Easy
Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
481
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
128
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
685
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1762 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,762
10 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
1019 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,019
30 minutes
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Easy
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
189
40 minutes
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Easy
Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
415
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
265
15 minutes
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Easy
Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
306
45 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
5755 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,755
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,355
3 hours 40 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,961
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2172 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,172
30 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2553 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,553
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2374 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,374
20 minutes
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Easy
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