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Classic Dishes You Should Perfect

From eggs Benedict to chicken congee, add these essential dishes to your cooking repertoire.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Ken Hom's Classic Kung Pao Chicken
Alex Witchel, Ken Hom
1405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,405
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2322 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,322
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,543
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,497
5 minutes
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Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,356
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,928
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,910
15 minutes
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Creamy Potato Gratin
Florence Fabricant
419 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
419
1 hour
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
Adam Nagourney
3024 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,024
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,056
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
11790 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,790
25 minutes
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Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1962 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,962
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,759
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
6046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,046
About 1 hour
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
236
45 minutes
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The Best Scrambled Eggs
Mark Bittman
2722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,722
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,921
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,254
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1933 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,933
About 20 minutes
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Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
961 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
961
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3955 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,955
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,917
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,557
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
612 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
612
15 minutes
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Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14725 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,725
20 minutes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,226
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,787
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,244
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,907
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,370
45 minutes
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Vegetable Risotto
Sam Sifton, Elizabeth David
220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
220
40 minutes
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Can’t-Miss Rice
Kim Severson
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,284
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
6307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,307
15 minutes
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,139
15 minutes
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Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5918 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,918
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,594
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1035 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,035
1¼ hours
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