Good Cooking Recipes For Beginners – He likes to be cooked, and it’s really the thought that counts. But what if you’re more of a beginner than a sous chef? We’ve got you covered: All of these beginner-friendly recipes are a small step up from the usual dishes, but still completely accessible to even the most novice of home cooks. A tried and true recipe can really save the night, and we’re pretty sure all of these recipes (which include chicken, steaks, and a pasta dinner) will become your new favorite weeknight staples. Be inspired by our list of 80 dinners for two – we know you’ll come up with something spectacular.
If you’re hoping to serve your chicken a meal, stick to something simple and classic, like pasta or a simple protein. Try our cacio e pepe, our bucatini all’amatriciana or our penne alla vodka – they’re all SUPER simple, with a taste that’s unbelievably good. When it comes to protein, you can’t beat chicken, like our Sesame Crusted Chicken Parm, our Creamy Tuscan Chicken, or our Butter Chicken (so much more special than a delivery order), but we’ve also included less standard recipes with red meat or fish, which will really impress. For ideas, try our arctic char with pistachio gremolata, our creamy steak fettuccine, our coconut curry salmon or our filet mignon. They have all the flavors of a small steak without the price tag.
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If you want to spice up your evening by cooking dinner together (we highly recommend this date night idea!), try one of our more complicated recipes. Check out our homemade pizza, our dragon roll sushi, our Korean fried chicken, or our ginger pot stickers. You will see the fine motor skills of your partner at work, learn a new skill,
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The best part about these recipes? Leftovers. We know, we know, many of these recipes make 4 to 6 servings. you
Want more ideas to impress your partner? Try serving a fun cocktail or the perfect bottle of wine with your meal – check out our red and white guides. And don’t forget dessert!
Oh, Chicken Alfredo: This is a classic pasta that we just can’t get enough of. Sure, you can buy tons of pasta sauces, but making Alfredo sauce from scratch really is
Recreate the popularity of CPK with this insanely delicious (mostly) homemade pie. To save time, use store-bought pizza dough. Or, better yet, pick up something from your favorite pizzeria!
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Pad see ev is on the top 10 list of Thai dishes and once you try it at home, you’ll understand why. The combination of thinly sliced wok-seared meat, Chinese broccoli, and signature wide, chewy rice noodles will make this Southeast Asian specialty an instant favorite.
We’ve taken a simple shortcut here by using wonton wrappers, but trust us – they’re so tender and light, you can only really taste the decadent lobster filling alone. If you want real lobster ravioli topped with pasta, then our pasta dough is perfect; otherwise, we promise you’ll be making them again and again.
Obviously baking a block of feta with cracked tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break TikTok like this? Our answer is a reluctant yes. It’s great – super easy, but elegant enough for a date. 😍
We love richly flavored dishes with little commitment, especially in winter. And if it gathers in one pot? VICTORY. Nabeiaki udon is a Japanese one-pot noodle soup that is just that. Get creative with your toppings to make them your own.
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When it comes to chicken breast recipes, this one is hard to beat. The sauce is full of garlic, tomatoes and especially cream. It’s easy and light and makes a great dinner when you want comfort food
If you’ve never made risotto because you didn’t want to stand and stir forever, then this recipe is for you. It packs all the satisfying flavors of the slow-blended version into a fraction of the time it takes!
. If you (or your boo) hate sun-dried tomatoes (we feel the same way), use fresh ones instead. He won’t pack as many punches, but he’ll still be just as impressive.
There’s nothing better than fresh-from-the-oven pizza, and once you see how easy it is to make for yourself and your partner, you’ll never order delivery again. Change the toppings and add your favorites to make it your own. pepperoni, mushrooms, paprika,
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This is the vegan pasta you make for the lifelong dairy lover. Rich and creamy, with a deep tomato flavor, everyone is sure to return to the pot for another batch.
This recipe is somewhat similar to pasta puttanesca in that it uses familiar ingredients such as capers, anchovies and olives. But instead of sitting over a pot of cooked tomato sauce, we’ve used sun-dried tomatoes to form a paste that turns into a delicious sauce when combined with pasta water – and it’s all done in one pan!
EGive your basic baked potato a major upgrade by adding all the flavors of your favorite fun dip: spinach and artichoke. These potatoes are extremely generous, so they can easily be turned into an elegant dinner with a side of roasted vegetables or another vegetarian dish, or they can be a flavor enhancer of your main meal. (Steak dinner, anyone?)
We’ve made many great skillet dinners, but this chicken za’atar recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, new potatoes, broccoli and red onion are tossed in a simple marinade and then baked to crispy, schmaltz perfection. And just to kick it up a notch, we drizzle it all with a creamy tahini sauce to finish it off. 😍
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Looking for a dating project? We suggest these extremely tasty (and surprisingly easy) dumplings! Check out the photos of our folding technique, but don’t worry too much – these will taste amazing no matter how they look (and you’ll see your partner’s fine motor skills in action 😉).
There’s nothing more comforting than creamy pasta, and this one-skillet meal couldn’t be easier to make. It’s warm and cozy, yet simple and fresh. The lemon brightens the sauce and makes a nice meal that everyone will love.
Our simplified Thai recipe is designed to satisfy noodle cravings quickly. We skipped some of the traditional ingredients (like dried shrimp, tamarind, pressed tofu, and bean sprouts) and opted for ingredients you can buy at your local grocery store. Skip the takeout and make it tonight!
While the potatoes are cooking here, the salmon is quickly bathed in a simple marinade that will serve as the cooking fat in this simple dish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and filling meal that you can customize every time you make it.
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Creamed spinach lovers will absolutely love this hearty, creamy kale and gnocchi bake, which puts the classic side dish in the center of your gnocchi plate as the main attraction. They are also quick to put together, as the gnocchi are cooked in the sauce, making them extra creamy and delicious.
This risotto is specially made (and vegan friendly!) with vegan butter and a homemade cashew dressing to die for. Replace the asparagus with any seasonal vegetable and this dish is perfect for date nights all year round.
Camille Lowder is a digital foodie at , otherwise known as our resident recipe gallery queen. Prior to that, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute Culinary School and worked/managed many New York restaurants. She loves all things vegan, foods that pass as other foods (hello, cauliflower) and a well-used Oxford comma.
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We bet you already have a classic like Chicken Parmesan in your rotation, so let’s give it a twist. We’ve included some fun spins here, like our Chicken Parm Pasta (with all the seasonings for the rolls), our Deep Fryer Chicken Parm, and our Chicken Parm Soup. And Parmesan isn’t just for tomato sauce! We love it in our garlic lemon cream sauce as much as we love it in our lemon