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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
1407 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,407
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,326
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,552
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,506
5 minutes
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Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,358
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,929
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1911 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,911
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
3027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,027
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
11832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,832
25 minutes
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Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1965 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,965
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
10816 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,816
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
6058 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,058
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
2723 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,723
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10945 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,945
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,257
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,936
About 20 minutes
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Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
964 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
964
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3955 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,955
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1921 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,921
1¼ hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1559 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,559
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
624
15 minutes
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Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
14766 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,766
20 minutes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,254
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
17823 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,823
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
7256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,256
2½ hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1915 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,915
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,373
45 minutes
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Vegetable Risotto
Sam Sifton, Elizabeth David
220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
220
40 minutes
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Can’t-Miss Rice
Kim Severson
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,286
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
6442 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,442
15 minutes
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,153
15 minutes
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Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5927 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,927
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,597
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
285
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
1036 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,036
1¼ hours
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