Editors’ Collection

Easy Recipes for Beginner Cooks

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

Coconut Rice — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
2914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,914
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
239
60 minutes
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easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
852
30 minutes
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easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
720 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
720
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
460 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
460
10 minutes
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easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
25 minutes
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easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,222
20 minutes
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easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
810 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
810
5 minutes
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easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
3919 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,919
15 minutes
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easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
2780 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,780
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,544
10 minutes
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easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
4765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,765
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
999 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
999
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,137
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,268
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,192
10 minutes
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easy
Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
5 minutes
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easy
Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
1730 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,730
1 hour 15 minutes
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easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,528
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
11315 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,315
20 minutes
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easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1566 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,566
20 minutes
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easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,364
45 minutes
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easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,353
5 minutes
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easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
6147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,147
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
16178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,178
15 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
3342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,342
15 minutes
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easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
403
10 minutes
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easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
6141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,141
5 minutes
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easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1167 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,167
10 minutes
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easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
2849 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,849
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
304
10 minutes
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easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,418
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
595 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
595
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
988 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
988
30 minutes
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easy
Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,232
10 minutes
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easy
Risotto
Kay Chun
863 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
863
30 minutes
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