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

Brownies
Lidey Heuck
4944 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,944
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
413 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
413
70 minutes
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Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
837 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
837
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
582 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
582
45 minutes
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Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,171
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
269
60 minutes
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Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,416
30 minutes
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Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
1062 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,062
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
987 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
987
10 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
839 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
839
25 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,282
20 minutes
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Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
949 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
949
5 minutes
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Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,492
15 minutes
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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,205
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12481 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,481
10 minutes
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Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5309 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,309
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1090 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,090
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1206 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,206
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,358
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,521
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
2270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,270
1 hour 15 minutes
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Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,619
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
13404 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,404
20 minutes
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Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,716
20 minutes
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Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6718 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,718
45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,497
5 minutes
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
7607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,607
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
19272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,272
15 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
4724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,724
15 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
534
10 minutes
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Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
7969 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,969
5 minutes
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Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,279
10 minutes
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Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
3073 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,073
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
345
10 minutes
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Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,594
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
649 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
649
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1089 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,089
30 minutes
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Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1240 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,240
10 minutes
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Risotto
Kay Chun
955 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
955
30 minutes
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