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By: Polly Conner
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These 10+ beginner recipes are a perfect place to start for any new cook!
10+ Recipes for the Beginning Cook
We all had to start somewhere. When younger cooks tell me they have no idea how to cook, my advice to them is, “Take one recipe at a time.”
Aside from a few basics I learned from my parents, that is how I learned. And now I have two published cookbooks!!
This roundup is for those who just need some simple starter recipes that will make you look and feel like a skilled chef or baker.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Simple and delicious. Simply layer a few ingredients together and bake. This will quickly become a go-to recipe in your home. Like the slow cooker? Then, try our Chicken Parmesan Sliders instead.
Newbie Tip: Buy a fully-cooked rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, pull off the meat, and you’ve got an even quicker and easier meal. Hey, and don’t forget to save the chicken bones to make some chicken broth to freeze for later. Wow, you’re really cooking now!
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Oven Roasted Broccoli
Once you’ve had broccoli this way, you will never go back. I wish I would have known about this trick 10 years ago. I would have eaten many more veggies back in the day.
Oven Roasted Broccoli
Powerball Cookies
These healthier, no-bake cookies are super easy to put together. I love to freeze them and pull a few out at a time to have as an afternoon snack. No baking necessary!
Powerball Cookies
Ham and Cheese Sliders
This has become my “people are coming over” dish of choice. Simple ingredients, easy to assemble and make ahead of time, and impressive in taste.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Simple Homemade Granola
SO many people have asked me for this recipe over the years. Most are amazed at how simple and easy it is to make, too. Store for weeks in the fridge for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
Homemade Granola
Crockpot Pulled Pork
Who doesn’t love a simple BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich with moist shredded meat? After a day in the slow cooker, this shredded pork is a total crowd-pleaser. Not only is it an easy dump-and-go meal for the Crockpot but it’s also a great make-ahead freezer meal!
Crockpot Pulled Pork
Southwest Chicken Tenders
We LOVE this recipe. I didn’t realize how easy it was to make either! Impressive results for very little work and cooking skills. Once you’ve made the chicken tenders, you can toss them into Southwest Chicken Bacon Wraps or Southwest Chicken Burritos Bowls.
Southwest Chicken Tenders
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This pantry staple Vegetarian Tortilla Soup recipe is a meatless “one-pot wonder” that I’ve been making and freezing for years for my family. Filled with beans, tomatoes, chilis, corn, and more, it only gets better the longer it sits in the fridge.
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Breakfast Egg Muffins
A great recipe to kick off the day! Assemble a few ingredients and simply bake. You can customize it to what ingredients you like. These refrigerate well, so make them ahead of time and enjoy all week long. You may also like our Oven Omelet.
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Slow cooker chicken and cheese taquitos is a delicious meal that the whole family will love! Be sure to make a double batch for the freezer. Then, you can pull out however many you want and throw them directly in the oven for a quick weeknight dinner.
Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal
Oh, my blessed baked oatmeal. Everyone should have this recipe in their back pocket. It’s hearty and packed with good ingredients to start your day. Try our other variations too:
- Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Brownie Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
This creamy, comforting Crockpot Mexican Chicken makes for a delicious, healthy, and EASY meal. Serve over brown rice or Cilantro Lime Rice with your favorite Mexican toppings. Freezer meal instructions included, so you can double the batch and have another later.
Or, try our Instant Pot Mexican Chicken recipe instead.
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Polly Conner
As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.
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