5,138 classic recipes

Fried chicken breasts rubbed in ancho peppers: chicken slathered in a rich ancho chile paste, then dredged in a chili-spiked cornmeal coating for a shatteringly crisp, Southwestern-spiced crust. A bold twist on classic fried chicken.

Basic Cincinnati chili simmered, not browned, so the beef stays fine and silky, spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cumin. Ladle it over spaghetti for a 3-way or onto a hot dog for a classic cheese coney.

Cranberry orange nut bread loaf with fresh orange juice and grated rind, raw chopped cranberries, and chopped nuts folded through a buttermilk-tender batter. A classic quick bread that improves after an overnight rest in the fridge.

This Lemony Veal Piccata main dish comes together quickly, combining tender veal cutlets with a zesty lemon and caper sauce. The veal is lightly coated in flour and sautéed until golden brown, then served with a sauce made from white wine, lemon, and capers. This classic recipe balances tangy and savory flavors for a delicious meal that is sure to please.

Fritto misto batter is the Italian beer-batter that turns vegetables, seafood, and cheese into golden, lacy fritters. Folded egg whites give it cloud-like crispness, while beer adds bubble and tang. The classic Italian fry-up base.

Mary's Boston cream pie reimagines the classic with flaky pastry instead of cake, sandwiching a rich vanilla cream filling and topping it with chocolate glaze. The top crust is pre-cut into wedges so every slice cuts clean.

Three-bean salad packed with green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, corn, celery, carrots, and pimientos in a sweet-and-tangy vinegar dressing. The classic potluck make-ahead. Keeps in the fridge for weeks and gets better with time.

Easy bean bake brings together great northern beans, smoky bacon, brown sugar, and molasses in one pot for a sweet and savory side that bakes hands-off in the oven. Classic American baked beans done the slow way.

Creamy spinach dip is the classic no-cook party dip: a sour cream and cream cheese base loaded with spinach, savory onion soup mix, crunchy water chestnuts and red onion. Make ahead and serve with pita or crackers.

Steak roll-ups stuffed with a buttery bread and celery stuffing, browned in oil, and simmered for 2 hours in cream of mushroom soup gravy. Pounded round steak wrapped around a savory filling for a classic comfort dinner.

Beef short ribs baked until tender, then glazed with a tangy rhubarb barbecue sauce made from honey, chili sauce, rose wine, and onion soup mix. A unique twist on classic BBQ ribs that balances sweet, tart, and smoky.

Saltimbocca al Parmigiano-Reggiano: thin Italian veal cutlets sauteed and topped with prosciutto, sage, and butter, then served over parboiled lettuce with flaked Parmigiano-Reggiano and a white wine pan sauce. A Roman classic with a cheesy twist.

Spaghetti tossed in a from-scratch cream sauce with nutmeg, Marsala wine, and Parmesan, loaded with flaked tuna, sliced mushrooms, and green pepper, then baked until bubbly. Classic tuna tetrazzini the way it was meant to be made.

Pan-fried trout with sage and almonds coats whole trout in a ground almond, sage, and flour crust, then sears it in hot peanut oil until golden and crisp. A weeknight-fast riverside classic ready in 30 minutes.

Salsa pesto blends fresh basil, garlic, and onion with butter, olive oil, Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts for a richer, creamier spin on classic Genovese pesto. Toss with pasta, spread on grilled bread, or spoon over roast chicken.

Always loved manicotti stuffed with seasoned ground beef, mozzarella, and a soft bread filling, then slow-baked in a from-scratch tomato-mushroom sauce. The Italian-American Sunday-dinner classic that needs no pre-cooking of the shells.