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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
1408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,408
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2332 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,332
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,567
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,519
5 minutes
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Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,359
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1931 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,931
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,914
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
3039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,039
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1057 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,057
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
12329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,329
25 minutes
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Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1966 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,966
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,910
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
6073 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,073
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
2726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,726
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10969 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,969
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,262
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1937 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,937
About 20 minutes
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Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
966 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
966
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3956 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,956
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1927 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,927
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1569 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,569
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
639 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
639
15 minutes
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Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14811 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,811
20 minutes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,306
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17868 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,868
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,278
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,921
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2377 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,377
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
921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
921
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,289
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
6788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,788
15 minutes
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,183
15 minutes
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Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,954
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3604 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,604
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
285
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1039 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,039
1¼ hours
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