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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
1404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,404
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,312
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3529 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,529
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,489
5 minutes
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Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,355
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1924 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,924
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1908 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,908
15 minutes
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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
3018 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,018
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
11724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,724
25 minutes
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Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1956 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,956
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,654
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
6028 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,028
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
2713 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,713
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10884 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,884
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,250
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1931 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,931
About 20 minutes
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Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
957 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
957
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3954 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,954
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
1545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,545
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
586
15 minutes
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Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,684
20 minutes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,183
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17739 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,739
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,224
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1904 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,904
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,362
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
913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
913
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,283
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
6260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,260
15 minutes
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,110
15 minutes
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Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,906
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3589 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,589
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1031 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,031
1¼ hours
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