5,138 classic recipes

Penne puttanesca with anchovies, capers, and briny olives in a bold marinara. A classic Italian pasta with big flavor built in one pan, weeknight-fast.

Classic Caesar dressing made from scratch with a coddled egg, anchovy fillets, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Thick, creamy, and intensely savory.

Slow-cooker French onion soup with caramelized onions, beef bouillon, and toasted French bread topped with melted Parmesan. The classic Parisian bistro soup, hands-off.

Pan-fried trout with toasted almonds, lemon, and tarragon. Egg and cream batter creates an extra-crispy coating. Classic French technique ready in 50 minutes.

Mother's Christmas cheese cakes: cream cheese pastry tartlets with two fillings, one pecan-brown sugar and one coconut-vanilla. A classic holiday cookie tin stalwart.

Cinnamon apple noodle kugel with sautéed Golden Delicious apples, pecans, raisins, and whipped egg whites. A light, airy take on the classic Jewish noodle casserole.

Wine country fettuccine alfredo with marinated sun-dried tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, and fresh chives. A Sonoma twist on the Italian classic, ready in 40 minutes.

Honey-almond rugelach are flaky cream cheese crescents rolled around honey-spiced almonds and dried cherries. A Jewish bakery classic with a sweet golden bite.

Hot chicken salad casserole with rice, cream of chicken soup, hard-boiled eggs, and a crunchy cornflake and buttered almond topping. A retro Southern classic.

Classic Zucchini Nut Bread: a traditional cinnamon-spiced loaf with shredded zucchini and chopped nuts. Makes two loaves, freezer-friendly, with timeless coffee-cake comfort.

Sweet-sour braised red cabbage with bacon, apples, cloves, red wine, and wine vinegar. A classic German-style side dish simmered until tender and glossy.

Eingemachtes Kalbsfleisch, traditional German veal in a creamy lemon-and-egg-yolk-thickened gravy. A classic Swabian comfort dish served over potato dumplings or pasta.

Pecan butter balls made with chopped pecans, butter, and vanilla, baked until sandy and tender. A classic Southern cookie for holiday tins and gift boxes.

Italian-style stuffed meatloaf rolls ground beef around hard-boiled eggs, salami, ham, mozzarella, and parmesan, then simmers in tomato sauce. A classic polpettone showstopper.

Creamy cheddar chicken enchiladas with green chiles, sour cream filling, and a chunky tomato sauce. Corn tortillas wrap shredded chicken for classic Tex-Mex comfort.

Pan-fried bass or trout amandine with butter-toasted slivered almonds, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon. A classic French-inspired fish dish done simply.