It’s time to turn your fear of the kitchen around. This collection of beginner dinner recipes is here to guide you on a delectable journey from cooking novice to kitchen maestro. Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or simply looking to conquer weeknight dinners with ease, these recipes are your passport to flavorful success.
Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Dive into comforting cheesy stuffed shells—a meatless Monday meal perfect for beginner cooks. If you can boil water, you can make this recipe.
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Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs
Fun and easy crescent roll bagel dogs are a hit for dinner. You can use canned crescent roll dough for new cooks for a truly easy yet tasty meal.
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Honey Glazed Chicken
Beginners will love making this quick and healthy honey glazed chicken for a tasty weeknight meal. The instructions are easy to follow and don’t use complicated ingredients.
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Hashbrown Casserole
Just getting your feet wet in the kitchen? Let’s start simple for new cooks. The Hashbrown Casserole is like your favorite comfort food without the fuss. Whip it up, and you’ll be feeling like a kitchen pro in no time.
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Kefta Kebabs
Swap boring burgers for beginner-friendly kefta kebabs filled with flavor. This is a winning recipe perfect for sharing that has a ton of flavor and doesn’t require a ton of kitchen skills.
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Mexican Skillet Quinoa
You’ll love this beginner-friendly one-pot Mexican quinoa meal packed with protein and flavor. It’s an easy and delicious gluten-free option.
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Weeknight Lasagna Roll Ups
For new cooks, enjoy quick and easy lasagna roll-ups that ooze layers of cheese and flavor without the long baking time. This recipe has simple to follow instructions for a delicious meal in no time.
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Chicken Taco Wraps
New cooks can relish in the ease of making chicken taco wraps with rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. This meal is cool, flavorful and simple.
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Semi-homemade Chicken Enchiladas
New cooks can transform mealtime stress into deliciousness with easy cheesy chicken enchiladas made using rotisserie chicken. This semi-homemade meal makes things easy.
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Ramekin Pizzas
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Canned Chicken Salad
Beginners can enjoy a hassle-free canned chicken salad for refreshing meals—perfect for hot days or quick dinners. You don’t even have to turn on the stove to enjoy this meal.
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Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo
Quick and easy recipe of baked salmon with mayo that even first time cooks will make right every time. The mayo topping locks the moisture in the salmon creating the perfect juicy texture
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for beginners, this Cast Iron Chicken has a wonderfully crisp, savory, salty exterior with a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched.
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Tuna Pesto Pasta
This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight dinner perfect for beginners!
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken
Ready to tackle cooking as a beginner, but not sure where to start? Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is your friend! Just toss the ingredients in, set the timer, and let the slow cooker do the magic. It’s a deliciously foolproof way to enjoy a home-cooked meal without the fuss.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Made with pantry staples and leftover chicken, this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will change your mind about cooking. It’s a quick recipe that requires almost no prep, so it’s perfect for beginner cooks.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are spicy, tangy, cheesy, delicious, and perfect for beginners. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a wonderfully satisfying bite.
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Air Fryer Egg Bites
Got that shiny new air fryer and not sure where to start as a beginner cook? Air Fryer Egg Bites are your new best friend. They’re easy peasy, and the result? Super tasty little bites that’ll make you wonder why you didn’t start cooking sooner.
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
If you’re looking to impress without the stress, Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is the answer! With the precision of the air fryer, you can achieve a juicy, tender result with just a simple rub and a press of a button. A straightforward yet flavorful meal to boost your confidence as a beginner cook!
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Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup
Elevate basic spaghetti and meatballs by turning it into an easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup. Made with spaghetti, frozen meatballs and pasta sauce, this super easy soup recipe is perfect for new cooks and takes pasta night to a new level.
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25 Minute Black Bean Burger
If you’re on the lookout for something tasty yet beginner-friendly, the 25 Minute Black Bean Burger is your jam. It’s simple, packed with flavor, and the best part? You get bragging rights for making an awesome burger from scratch. Go on, give it a whirl!
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