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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
1402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,402
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,280
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3496 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,496
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1475 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,475
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,348
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1912 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,912
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1903 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,903
15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Potato Gratin
Florence Fabricant
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
1 hour
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
Adam Nagourney
3004 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,004
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
11572 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,572
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1938 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,938
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,387
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5994 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,994
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
2697 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,697
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,822
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,243
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1924 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,924
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
951 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
951
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3950 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,950
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1908 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,908
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1528 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,528
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
553 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
553
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,575
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,042
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17629 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,629
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,147
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1897 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,897
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,348
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
897 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
897
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,276
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
5963 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,963
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3061 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,061
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5868 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,868
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,570
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
1023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,023
1¼ hours
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