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

Peanut Sauce
Ali Slagle
697 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
697
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
343 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
343
45 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
2999 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,999
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
249
60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
918 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
918
30 minutes
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Easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
777 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
777
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
596
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
705 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
705
25 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,247
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
816 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
816
5 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,112
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
2900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,900
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11768 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,768
10 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
4839 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,839
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,011
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1166 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,166
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,280
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3269 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,269
10 minutes
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Easy
Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
273
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
1821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,821
1 hour 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1545 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,545
20 minutes
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Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
11765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,765
20 minutes
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1596 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,596
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,445
45 minutes
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Easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,401
5 minutes
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Easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
6498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,498
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
16839 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,839
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
3626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,626
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
426 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
426
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
6622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,622
5 minutes
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Easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
2888 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,888
50 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
315 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
315
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1435 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,435
20 minutes
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Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
607
45 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,011
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Kay Chun
1234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,234
10 minutes
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Easy
Risotto
Kay Chun
885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
885
30 minutes
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