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

Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,544
20 minutes
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Brownies
Lidey Heuck
5098 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,098
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
420 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
420
70 minutes
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Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
865 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
865
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
607
45 minutes
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Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3205 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,205
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
60 minutes
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Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,483
30 minutes
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Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
1098 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,098
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
1025 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,025
10 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
866 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
866
25 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,291
20 minutes
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Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
955 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
955
5 minutes
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Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,576
15 minutes
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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,236
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12612 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,612
10 minutes
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Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,328
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,096
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,214
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,367
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,550
10 minutes
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Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
5 minutes
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Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,330
1 hour 15 minutes
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Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1623 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,623
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
13555 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,555
20 minutes
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Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1724 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,724
20 minutes
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Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6741 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,741
45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,519
5 minutes
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
7713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,713
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
19655 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,655
15 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
4844 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,844
15 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
555
10 minutes
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Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
8107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,107
5 minutes
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Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,308
10 minutes
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Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
3082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,082
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
348
10 minutes
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Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,634
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
652
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,101
30 minutes
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Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,241
10 minutes
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Risotto
Kay Chun
964 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
964
30 minutes
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