5,138 classic recipes

Skyline-style Cincinnati chili: simmered ground beef in a thin tomato-spiced sauce with cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of vinegar. Served over spaghetti with shredded cheese in the classic Ohio diner style.

Pineapple deviled eggs give the classic appetizer a sweet-tangy twist, folding crushed pineapple and a splash of vinegar into creamy yolks. A retro, mustard-free take piled into the whites and served on lettuce.

Plain muffins combine flour, sugar, milk, egg, and baking powder into a basic batter that bakes into 12 tender, golden tops in 20 minutes. The classic blank-canvas quick bread for any add-in.

Salty pretzel sticks and light beer come together in this easy bread machine loaf with a crispy crust and soft, chewy crumb. A hint of ginger and baking soda gives it that classic pretzel-shop flavor right from your countertop.

A vegetarian beet soup loaded with cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, and bell pepper, seasoned with dill seed and finished with a swirl of yogurt. A Turkish twist on classic borscht that's hearty, vibrant, and nourishing.

Stir-fried beef and vegetables: a classic Chinese wok dish with marinated beef, crisp onions, and green peppers in a quick garlic-ginger soy sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes from wok to table.

Old-fashioned scalloped oysters layered between buttery bread and saltine crumbs, moistened with oyster liquor and cream, then baked until golden. A classic holiday seafood casserole with a crisp top and plump, tender oysters.

Succulent shrimp bathed in a velvety cream sauce spiked with sherry and a hint of cayenne. Served in flaky homemade pastry shells, this classic Newberg comes together in just 35 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner.

Steak and kidney pudding, the British pub classic: cubes of round steak and kidney slow-braised with onions, Worcestershire and herbs into a rich gravy, then topped with flaky pastry and baked golden. Hearty old-country comfort.

Basic Rice: a foolproof 3-ingredient method for fluffy white or brown rice. Classic 2:1 water-to-rice ratio, simmered low and covered. Two-cup yield, ready in 20 to 40 minutes.

Ground turkey stroganoff made in the slow cooker with turkey bacon, cream of mushroom soup, red wine, paprika, and non-fat sour cream. A lighter take on classic stroganoff that cooks while you work.

Polvo frito is a classic Portuguese dish of tender precooked octopus dipped in a parsley-flecked egg batter and shallow-fried in olive oil until golden. Simple, briny, and crisp at the edges.

Navy minced beef: classic US Navy galley dish of ground beef simmered with onions, tomatoes, and a pinch of mace, served over toast, biscuits, rice, or pasta. Pantry-friendly comfort in 30 minutes.

Osas are classic South Indian dosas: thin, crisp rice-and-lentil crepes made from a naturally fermented batter of rice and urad dal. Vegan, gluten-free, and golden with lacy, reddish-brown edges.

Classic pate brisee: the four-ingredient French shortcrust pastry that forms the base of every great quiche, tart, or pot pie. Flour, butter, salt, and ice water cut and chilled into flaky perfection.

Roast beef sandwich with horseradish mayo, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion on a roll. A classic deli-style lunch that takes 15 minutes to throw together with bold, peppery heat from the horseradish.