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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
1385 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,385
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,235
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,378
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,401
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,303
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,875
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1876 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,876
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
2885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,885
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1045 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,045
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
10805 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,805
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,740
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
9537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,537
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5813 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,813
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
2648 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,648
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,042
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,184
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1839 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,839
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
936 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
936
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,867
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,867
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,494
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
316
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14043 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,043
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
12910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,910
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
16714 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,714
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
6318 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,318
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,829
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,270
45 minutes
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Vegetable Risotto
Sam Sifton, Elizabeth David
218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
218
40 minutes
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Can’t-Miss Rice
Kim Severson
862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
862
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,246
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
5102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,102
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2888 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,888
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5656 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,656
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,295
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
272
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
980 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
980
1¼ hours
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