Editors’ Collection

Easy Recipes for Beginner Cooks

These simple, no-fail recipes can help you cook with confidence — and lead to success.

Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breasts — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
790 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
790
20 minutes
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easy
Turkey Chili
Eric Kim
1760 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,760
45 minutes
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easy
Cheesy Frittata
Sohla El-Waylly
728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
728
30 minutes
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easy
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
1064 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,064
At least 1 1/4 hours
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easy
Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
50 minutes
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easy
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
40 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
40
15 minutes
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easy
Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
18 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18
10 minutes
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easy
Roasted Cauliflower Caesar
Andy Baraghani
108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
108
1 hour
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easy
Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew
Carolina Gelen
69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
69
1 hour 40 minutes
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Italian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
83 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
83
10 minutes
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easy
Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
40 minutes
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easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
20 minutes
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easy
Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
212
3 hours 10 minutes
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easy
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
109
10 minutes
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easy
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
1 hour
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Princess Pamela’s Sauce Beautiful
Korsha Wilson, Pamela Strobel
108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
108
25 minutes
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easy
Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
40 minutes
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easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
493
30 minutes
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easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
1878 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,878
25 minutes
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easy
Mornay Sauce
Kay Chun
50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
50
15 minutes
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easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
479
20 minutes
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easy
Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
40 minutes
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easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
401
15 minutes
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easy
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Lidey Heuck
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
50 minutes
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easy
Monte Cristo
Lidey Heuck
452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
452
20 minutes
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easy
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Yasmin Fahr
1208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,208
1 hour
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easy
Pan-Seared Salmon
Lidey Heuck
583 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
583
20 minutes
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easy
Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken
Sohla El-Waylly
225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
225
35 minutes
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easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
2424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,424
50 minutes
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easy
Butter Pilaf
Sohla El-Waylly
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Fajita Seasoning
Lidey Heuck
66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
66
10 minutes
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easy
Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
629 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
629
1 hour 50 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1261 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,261
10 minutes
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easy
Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates
Sohla El-Waylly
799 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
799
30 minutes
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easy
Buttery Steak and Potatoes
Sohla El-Waylly
168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
168
40 minutes
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easy
Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
388
15 minutes
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easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
207
15 minutes
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easy
Corned Beef Hash
Ali Slagle
219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
219
45 minutes
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easy
Baked Chicken Thighs
Lidey Heuck
3431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,431
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
1100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,100
3 hours 40 minutes
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easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,164
35 minutes
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easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
1658 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,658
30 minutes
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easy
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
1642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,642
35 minutes
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easy
Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
1753 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,753
20 minutes
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easy
Brownies
Lidey Heuck
2824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,824
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
334
70 minutes
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easy
Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
638
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
317 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
317
45 minutes
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easy
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