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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
1387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,387
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,241
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,415
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,424
5 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1323 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,323
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1884 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,884
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1886 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,886
15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Potato Gratin
Florence Fabricant
411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
411
1 hour
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
Adam Nagourney
2933 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,933
About 1½ hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,050
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
11075 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,075
25 minutes
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Easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1785 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,785
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
9725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,725
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,862
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
2663 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,663
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,250
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,203
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1864 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,864
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
942 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
942
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3888 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,888
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1881 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,881
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1501 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,501
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
410
15 minutes
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Easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14176 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,176
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
13329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,329
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17095 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,095
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
6538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,538
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,846
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,295
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
878 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
878
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,256
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
5229 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,229
15 minutes
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Easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,917
15 minutes
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Easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,717
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,321
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
278
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
996 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
996
1¼ hours
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