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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
1392 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,392
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,253
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3442 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,442
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1447 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,447
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,333
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1896 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,896
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1890 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,890
15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Potato Gratin
Florence Fabricant
417 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
417
1 hour
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
Adam Nagourney
2970 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,970
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,052
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
11267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,267
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1861 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,861
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10008 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,008
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5897 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,897
About 1 hour
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
235
45 minutes
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The Best Scrambled Eggs
Mark Bittman
2681 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,681
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,541
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,221
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1894 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,894
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
946 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
946
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,915
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1892 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,892
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1511 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,511
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
476 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
476
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,331
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
13653 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,653
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17327 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,327
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
6809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,809
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,867
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,312
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
884 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
884
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,268
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
5337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,337
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2942 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,942
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,771
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,416
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
279
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1007 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,007
1¼ hours
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