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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
1399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,399
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,263
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3473 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,473
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,462
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,337
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1903 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,903
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1899 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,899
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
2996 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,996
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1053 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,053
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
11448 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,448
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1915 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,915
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10251 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,251
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5945 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,945
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
2687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,687
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10741 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,741
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,234
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,913
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
948 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
948
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3942 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,942
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1899 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,899
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,520
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
520
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,482
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
13869 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,869
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,521
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7061 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,061
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1883 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,883
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2334 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,334
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
895 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
895
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,275
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
5466 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,466
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,021
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,820
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,534
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
280
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1019 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,019
1¼ hours
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