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Classic Dishes You Should Perfect

From eggs Benedict to chicken congee, add these essential dishes to your cooking repertoire.

Ken Hom's Classic Kung Pao Chicken — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Ken Hom's Classic Kung Pao Chicken
Alex Witchel, Ken Hom
1380 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,380
25 minutes
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2222 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,222
35 minutes
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Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes
Susan Campos
3221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,221
About 45 minutes
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Basic Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin
1353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,353
5 minutes
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easy
Chicken Mafe
Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne
1296 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,296
1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time
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Aloo Masala (Spiced Potatoes)
Tejal Rao
1864 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,864
25 minutes
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Baked Fish
Melissa Clark
1862 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,862
15 minutes
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easy
Creamy Potato Gratin
Florence Fabricant
408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
408
1 hour
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
Adam Nagourney
2845 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,845
About 1 1/2 hours
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Granny’s Chocolate Cake
Melissa Clark, Larry Forgione
1042 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,042
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Julia Moskin, Lidia Bastianich
10512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,512
25 minutes
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easy
Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1709 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,709
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Waffles
Melissa Clark
9226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,226
35 minutes
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5755 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,755
About 1 hour
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
233
45 minutes
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The Best Scrambled Eggs
Mark Bittman
2633 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,633
40 minutes
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Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
9908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,908
4 hours
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,156
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Pierre Franey’s Creamed Spinach
Pierre Franey
1821 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,821
About 20 minutes
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easy
Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream
Julia Moskin
921 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
921
30 minutes, plus several hours' chilling
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easy
Craig Claiborne's Beef Stew
Craig Claiborne
3858 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,858
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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classic
Italian Roast Potatoes
Nigella Lawson
1853 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,853
1 1/4 hours
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Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Sam Sifton
1458 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,458
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale
Sam Sifton
258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
258
15 minutes
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easy
Everyday Pancakes
Mark Bittman
13900 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,900
20 minutes
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easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
12788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,788
35 minutes
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Julia Moskin
16560 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,560
1 hour 40 minutes
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Coq au Vin
Melissa Clark
6192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,192
2 1/2 hours, plus marinating
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1818 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,818
30 minutes to 1 hour
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easy
Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake
Alex Witchel, "The Junior League at Home"
2242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,242
45 minutes
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Vegetable Risotto
Sam Sifton, Elizabeth David
217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
217
40 minutes
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Can’t-Miss Rice
Kim Severson
846 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
846
35 minutes
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Fudge Brownies
Alex Witchel, Kate Moses
1238 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,238
1 hour, plus several hours’ resting
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Alex Witchel, Elaine Kaufman
4962 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,962
15 minutes
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easy
Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,795
15 minutes
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easy
Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Robert Farrar Capon
5589 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,589
1 hour
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Sunday Sauce
Ali Slagle
3267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,267
3½ hours
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Chole (Tangy Chickpeas With Tomatoes and Black Tea)
Sarah DiGregorio
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
40 minutes
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Manicotti
Kay Chun
967 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
967
1 1/4 hours
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