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
671 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
671
10 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
327 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
327
45 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Rice
Tejal Rao
2954 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,954
35 minutes
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Dump Cake
Naz Deravian
244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
244
60 minutes
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Easy
Baked Tilapia
Ali Slagle
876 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
876
30 minutes
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Easy
Filet Mignon
Ali Slagle
746 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
746
30 minutes
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
516
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Salmon
Sue Li
689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
689
25 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1231 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,231
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Chickpeas
J. Kenji López-Alt
813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
813
5 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,038
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
2838 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,838
45 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,660
10 minutes
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Easy
Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary
Colu Henry
4788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,788
1 hour
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,004
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Steak Marinade
Lara Lee
1156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,156
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,272
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3223 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,223
10 minutes
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Easy
Basic Herb Salsa
Samin Nosrat
271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
271
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
1771 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,771
1 hour 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1539 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,539
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta
Alexa Weibel
11525 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,525
20 minutes
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,580
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,401
45 minutes
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Easy
Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1383 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,383
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Genevieve Ko
6304 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,304
20 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
16478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,478
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Melissa Clark
3449 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,449
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
413 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
413
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Eric Kim
6385 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,385
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,188
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano
Melissa Clark
2867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,867
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
310
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,431
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Melissa Clark
603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
603
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Herb-Marinated Swordfish
Kay Chun
997 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
997
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
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Risotto
Kay Chun
875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
875
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
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