Learn to Cook in 10 Easy Recipes | NYT Cooking

“It doesn’t matter if you have all the experience in the world or none. We all have to start somewhere.” That’s the inspiration behind this new collection of 10 recipes for true beginner cooks. Nikita Richardson, a senior staff editor, is here to walk us through them! Whether you just graduated from college or you just never quite got the hang of things in the kitchen, these dishes are a great place to start.

Intro: 00:00 - 01:43
Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl: 01:44 - 02:27
Guacamole: 02:27 - 05:04
Crispy-Edged Quesadilla: 05:05 - 06:10
French Toast: 06:11 - 07:25
Cheesy Eggs on Toast: 07:26 - 09:27
Roasted Mixed Vegetables: 09:28 - 11:21
Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon: 11:22 - 13:07
Vegetable Tofu Curry: 13:08 - 15:42
Turkey Chili: 15:43 - 18:12
Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano: 18:13 - 20:30



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Nikita is great! More Nikita please! I'm showing this to my 11-year old son.

[chinrockable]

I try to teach high schoolers transitioning to college life how to do basic cooking, this is a great video for them to start. appreciated~

[mattheology]

She was right when she said it’s still gonna taste delicious no matter how you dice them lol love Nikita! Bring her back for more videos!

[jeffchow]

this is honestly great content and hits a more realistic register of new cooks, teenage, or new dorm college people without looking too Buzzfeed-y good job!

[zhumi]

I like Nikita! Great energy and just the kind of confidence new cooks need. Love this idea, just one suggestion: flash the ingredients when introducing the recipe, along with the tools!

[TheLearningLounge]

I love her laugh, just makes everything look and probably taste, better.

[franziska]

What an amazing idea! I really love your recipes since they are so versatile. For most of them, it's possible to change the veggies, protein, and seasonings to adapt it to the season and to the guests. It is always good to have such recipes at hand.

[Matt-fluy]

Nikita has awesome energy! Please make this a series!!!!

[McGowanBen]

More Nikita video content please! She has amazing energy!!

[ThePeweea]

When you said “I love to cook for other people” I totally felt that and felt understood

[nancyturner]

More Nikita! Wonderful presenting! All the recipes sound good.

[eemilee]

If Nikita had her own cooking show, I'd watch! 😂 She's very encouraging! Wouldn't have guessed that she doesn't cook on a regular basis.

[kellinw]

Lovely video! Thank you :) The first three recipes are probably, in order, the first three recipes I ever wanted to cook for myself. Slightly nostalgic to see them on your list!

[frootyfrootloops]

Nikita is a literal ray of sunshine. Please give her a show of her own where she does recipes like these.

[sasharogelberg]

Wow this rocked and Nikita is a delight. More of these pls

[enfjftw]

It honestly makes me very proud to see how many of these I’ve already made. Being a home cook is so fun!

[elizabethincrocci]

Nikita brings a grounding and accessible approach to learning how to cook. She is absolutely perfect for teaching a newbie wanna-be cook such as myself. Can NYT make this on ongoing series? Please!!

[aoguchi]

I absolutely love her. More of Nikita, please! 🙌💃

[Aldridge]

This is the perfect video for beginners. I don't cook very often, but I've made half of these recipes before and she taught me some new things that I can try next time.

[asutoss]

I love Nikita's energy! More of her, please!!!! :)