5,138 classic recipes

Hamburger minestrone soup: a hearty one-pot beef soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, and rice. An Italian-American twist on classic minestrone.

Classic spaghetti primavera with seven blanched vegetables, sauteed mushrooms and tomatoes, a white wine cream sauce, pine nuts, and Parmesan. A springtime showstopper.

Old-fashioned molasses pull taffy made with just 6 ingredients. Boil, pour, cool, then pull the candy by hand until it turns golden and light. A classic Pennsylvania candy-making tradition.

Gefilte fish the old-fashioned way: poached pike and white fish dumplings simmered in an onion-carrot fish stock, chilled and served with horseradish. A traditional Passover and Shabbat classic.

Salisbury steak shapes ground beef patties with onion, cracker crumbs, horseradish, and garlic, then pan-sears them and finishes with mushroom gravy. A 25-minute weeknight diner classic.

Beef and pork tenderloin party sandwiches on rye with port-brandy marinade, served with endive and horseradish sauce. Cocktail party classic that feeds a crowd with elegant sliced tenderloin.

MacAyo's style beef fajitas marinated in garlic, lime, and oil, then sauteed and rolled into warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. A Phoenix Mexican-restaurant classic at home.

Broiled filet mignon brushed with butter and oil, cooked fast under high heat for a seared crust and a rosy, tender middle. A simple steakhouse classic you can nail at home in 10 minutes.

Creamed mushroom sauce made by stirring mushrooms into a classic white bechamel sauce. Two ingredients, 10 minutes, and endlessly versatile for chicken, pasta, or vegetables.

Loaded black bean soup pureed silky-smooth with smoky ham hock, sherry, lemon, and a finish of sour cream and fresh dill. Steakhouse-style classic that elevates the humble bean.

A classic oatmeal cookie recipe yielding chewy, golden treats with warm cinnamon notes. Optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips make it versatile.

Greek rabbit stifado braises marinated rabbit with whole pearl onions, tomato, wine, vinegar, and warm spices. A rustic Peloponnese classic with deep, sweet-tart sauce.

Creamy New England clam chowder simmers minced clams, potatoes, and crisp bacon in a milk-and-heavy-cream broth thickened with flour. A classic Boston-style chowder finished with parsley and basil.

Red Velvet Cocoa Cake made with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and vinegar for a tender, tangy crumb with that classic crimson color. A Southern layer cake staple.

Classic American meatloaf made fluffy with a milk-soaked white bread panade, blended ground beef and pork, and a savory mix of sage, mustard, and Worcestershire. Optional ketchup glaze.

Kefallinian meat pie layers spiced lamb, rice, feta, and potatoes between buttery phyllo sheets with hints of cinnamon, orange zest, and fresh mint. A Greek island classic from Kefalonia.