First-Time Cooking in the Time of Corona

For those that may not be able to tell a saute from a sear or a risotto from a normal rice dish, this one's for you. Dip your toe into the wonderful world of home cooking with these recipes that are easy enough for any beginner to master.

This Spicy Chickpea Burrito Bowl is really simple and easy to put together. There are only two ingredients that have to be cooked!

This is a go-to weeknight dinner recipe. It has a short ingredient list, it takes less than twenty minutes to make, and best of all, it’s absolutely delish! Serve with your favorite sides.

Packed with tomatoes, eggs, and delicious spices, this ultimate comfort food dish is easy to make and pairs amazingly with some fresh, crusty bread.

Make this Shrimp Fried Rice in less time than it takes to get take-out. It is super simple and tastes much better too! This dish features juicy shrimp, sweet green peas, crunchy carrots, scrambled eggs, and tons of fresh scallions.

Hainan Chicken Rice is a very popular dish in Singapore and Malaysia. In fact, it's known as Singapore's national dish. The chicken is served either roasted, poached, or steamed, and the flavor of the rice is out of this world!

This super easy Teriyaki Chicken will be your new favorite go-to weeknight meal. The chicken is so flavorful, and the sauce is rich and thick. Nobody will believe it took just minutes to prepare!

Savor the Caribbean flavors in this lively dish. Chicken breasts seasoned with jerk spices are pan-seared, then finished in the oven. They’re served alongside sautéed collards and radishes, strewn with raisins and drizzled in a roasted red pepper vinaigrette. Roasted sweet potatoes add subtle earthy notes on the side.

You don't need to go out to a restaurant to enjoy delicious Penne alla Vodka! Using tomato paste instead of canned tomatoes actually gives this sauce a richer, more concentrated umami flavor, and we sure aren't complaining.

Once the shrimp are cooked until opaque and the pasta is al denté, just toss them together for a match made in heaven. The shrimp is tender and flavorful, and the linguine is an excellent base for the buttery garlic sauce with just a hint of spice.

This Easy Chickpea Pot Pie is packed with a creamy vegetable filling and wrapped in a buttery crust. Best of all, you only need one pan to make it! Your vegetarian dinner just got a lot less boring.