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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
1382 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,382
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,225
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,239
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,384
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,299
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1868 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,868
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1868 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,868
15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Potato Gratin
Florence Fabricant
408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
408
1 hour
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
Adam Nagourney
2859 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,859
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1043 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,043
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
10630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,630
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,723
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
9368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,368
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,783
About 1 hour
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
234
45 minutes
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The Best Scrambled Eggs
Mark Bittman
2640 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,640
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
9964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,964
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,171
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1831 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,831
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
929
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3864 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,864
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1859 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,859
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1476 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,476
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
289
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
13974 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,974
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
12834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,834
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
16631 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,631
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
6229 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,229
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,821
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,256
45 minutes
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Vegetable Risotto
Sam Sifton, Elizabeth David
217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
217
40 minutes
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Can’t-Miss Rice
Kim Severson
856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
856
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,242
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
5025 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,025
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2837 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,837
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,616
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3281 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,281
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
972 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
972
1¼ hours
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