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
4729 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,729
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
404
70 minutes
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Easy
Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
809 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
809
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
548
45 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
3133 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,133
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
1349 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,349
30 minutes
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Easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
1034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,034
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
925 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
925
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
810
25 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,274
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
939 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
939
5 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,378
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,173
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,328
10 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
5281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,281
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1086 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,086
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,194
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1342 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,342
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,482
10 minutes
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Easy
Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
282
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,197
1 hour 15 minutes
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Easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1602 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,602
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
13156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,156
20 minutes
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,702
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6670 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,670
45 minutes
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Easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,484
5 minutes
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Easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
7472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,472
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
18912 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,912
15 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
4573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,573
15 minutes
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Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
7766 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,766
5 minutes
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Easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,268
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
3058 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,058
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
340 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
340
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,546
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
645
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
30 minutes
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Easy
Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,239
10 minutes
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Easy
Risotto
Kay Chun
943 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
943
30 minutes
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