Editors’ Collection

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
1404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,404
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,300
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3514 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,514
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,484
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1351 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,351
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1920 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,920
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1905 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,905
15 minutes
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Easy
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
3012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,012
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
11647 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,647
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,948
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10558 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,558
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
6016 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,016
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
2709 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,709
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10858 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,858
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,247
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1930 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,930
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
952 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
952
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3952 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,952
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,915
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,535
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
573
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14649 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,649
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,128
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17676 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,676
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,182
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,901
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,358
45 minutes
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Vegetable Risotto
Sam Sifton, Elizabeth David
219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
219
40 minutes
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Can’t-Miss Rice
Kim Severson
903 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
903
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,278
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
6169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,169
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3080 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,080
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5891 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,891
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,580
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
282
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1027 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,027
1¼ hours
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