Easy Recipes for Beginners

This board is filled with simple recipes with step-by-step instructions and videos to help the beginner cook learn easy recipes. This board is perfect for college students and young adults just starting in the kitchen. You'll find healthy beginner recipes for breakfast, easy lunch ideas, as well as learn to cook dinners and sweet desserts that are easy to make.
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Whip up this delicious Green Olive Tapenade in just 10 minutes! This no-chop, no-mess recipe is perfect for olive lovers, combining salty, briny flavors into a delightful spread. Serve it on crusty bread or as part of a charcuterie board for an effortless appetizer that will impress your guests. Easy to make in a food processor, this olive dip recipe is a go-to in my house for quick entertaining. Try this best olive tapenade recipe and elevate your snacking game!
Green Olive Tapenade – Real Food with Sarah
Whip up this delicious Green Olive Tapenade in just 10 minutes! This no-chop, no-mess recipe is perfect for olive lovers, combining salty, briny flavors into a delightful spread. Serve it on crusty bread or as part of a charcuterie board for an effortless appetizer that will impress your guests. Easy to make in a food processor, this olive dip recipe is a go-to in my house for quick entertaining. Try this best olive tapenade recipe and elevate your snacking game!
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Italian Pastina Soup – Real Food with Sarah
Warm up with Italian Pastina Soup, a simple, nourishing classic known as “Italian penicillin.” Made with basic pantry staples, including pastina pasta, carrots, celery, and chicken stock, it’s perfect for chilly days or comforting meals. Add parmesan rind for extra depth and enjoy this cozy Italian comfort food that’s ready in minutes.
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Easy Roasted Broccoli  – Real Food with Sarah
Elevate your dinner game with the best oven-roasted broccoli recipe! With perfectly crispy tips and tender florets, this broccoli side dish is versatile and easy to prepare. Add your favorite seasonings to make it your own. The perfect veggie side dish for any meal!
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Healthy Spinach and Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon Dressing
This easy Spinach and Arugula Salad is bursting with fresh flavors from leafy greens and shaved parmesan. Topped with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this light and healthy salad makes the perfect side dish or quick meal. Customize it with your favorite toppings, and pair it with proteins like shrimp, chicken, or salmon. Ready in minutes, it’s a fresh, simple option for busy days or a refreshing complement to any dinner.
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Air Fryer to Oven Conversion – Real Food with Sarah
Not enough space for an air fryer? Don’t sweat it! All air fryer recipes can be converted for your oven with a few simple adjustments. Find out how to make the switch and enjoy your favorite meals, air fryer-free.
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Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli Ready In Just 20 Minutes
Add this easy and quick Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli to your regular rotation. The whole family will enjoy this classic Italian pasta dish made in 20 minutes and packed with flavor!
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Ground Chicken Tacos Easy Dinner Recipe
This Ground Chicken Taco recipe combines simplicity with versatility. It's perfect for busy weeknights and made in just 25 minutes. The recipe features lean ground chicken seasoned with a homemade taco spice blend, fresh guacamole, and your favorite toppings!
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Quick White Bean Dip – Real Food with Sarah
I love a good dip and the creamy texture of this cannellini bean dip is perfection! This is THE perfect appetizer to whip up for any last-minute get-togethers or an afternoon snack served with rice crackers or veggie sticks.
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Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
Just got an air fryer? These Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners are the place to start! There are tons of easy recipes from burgers to chips to eggs. I'm also sharing my top 5 air fryer tips and common cooking temperatures to use. You'll be an air frying pro in no time!
Tasty Indoor Cooking Burgers Made On The Stovetop
Homemade beef burgers are extremely easy to make so even if it's your first time this recipe will turn you into a pro! The best way to make a great burger on the stovetop is in a hot skillet, preferably a cast iron pan.
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Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters With Crispy Spiced Skin
This roasted chicken recipe results in delicious crispy chicken skin that's coated in a savory dry rub spice mix. So good! Served hot with a great salad for a complete spring/summer meal the whole family will love.
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Pork Loin Steaks With Simple Marinade Cook In 10 Minutes
This Pork Loin Steak recipe makes tender pork steaks in just 10 minutes! Marinated in a simple olive oil, herb and spice mix to create an easy juicy meat every single time.
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Italian Puttanesca Red Sauce For Your Pasta Dinner
This Italian Puttanesca can be made in just half an hour for a tasty dinner idea with bold flavors. Anchovy paste, red chili flakes, and whole tomatoes combine to make a luscious red sauce for your next pasta meal.
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Smashed Fingerling Potatoes Ready In Under One Hour
This smashed fingerling potato recipe is made with simple inexpensive ingredients to create a delicious side dish! These perfectly seasoned smashed fingerlings have the same soft inside with a crunchy exterior.
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How to Store Cooked Pork – Real Food with Sarah
When cooking meat it is extremely important to ask: how long will it last in the refrigerator? It's vital to know the shelf life of any perishable food when handling it to avoid consuming harmful bacteria. We answer how long does cooked pork last.