5,138 classic recipes

Brussels sprouts with soy sauce, butter, and sliced water chestnuts for an Asian-inspired twist on a classic vegetable side dish. Simple, quick, and diabetic-friendly.

Bacon-wrapped oysters broiled until the bacon crisps and the oysters turn plump and briny. A classic two-ingredient appetizer secured with toothpicks and ready fast.

Classic Maine-style lobster stew with just four ingredients: fresh lobster, butter, milk, and cream. Simmered gently and aged overnight for the deepest, sweetest lobster flavor.

Classic British Yorkshire pudding baked in a single roasting pan with beef drippings, then cut into squares. The traditional Sunday roast side, made the easy way.

Peanut butter and jelly French toast sandwiches dipped in egg batter and pan-fried in butter. A kid-friendly breakfast that combines two classics in one.

Classic meatloaf with lean ground beef, oats, tomato sauce, and onion. Seven simple ingredients mixed and baked in a loaf pan for a straightforward weeknight dinner.

A cherry gelatin twist on classic Waldorf salad, loaded with chopped apples, celery, and walnuts in a shimmering cherry Jello mold. Unmold on lettuce and serve.

The classic Minnesota tater tot hotdish: seasoned ground beef under creamy mushroom soup, crowned with crispy tater tots baked golden. A three-ingredient weeknight comfort casserole.

Pineapple-pear mold is a light, refreshing gelatin salad made with orange juice, crushed pineapple, and sliced pears. A retro potluck classic with no added sugar.

Provençal barbecued whole fish stuffed with fresh fennel, grilled over a bed of fennel stalks with butter and lemon. Classic Mediterranean outdoor cooking for a crowd.

Classic vinegar pie with a smooth egg-rich custard filling, Depression-era pantry baking that mimics lemon pie using kitchen vinegar. Six ingredients, sweet-tart, satisfying.

Homemade mustard pickles with cauliflower, green tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and pearl onions in a thick, golden mustard-turmeric sauce. Maritime Canadian classic for the pantry shelf.

Shanghai drunk chicken steamed with ginger and scallions, then cold-marinated in dry sherry and cooking juices. A classic Chinese cold appetizer with just 5 ingredients.

Orange corn muffins with fresh orange zest for a bright citrus twist on classic cornbread. Light, tender muffins that bake up golden in under 15 minutes.

Strawberry Bavarian (bavarois) folds whipped cream into a strawberry-gelatin base, then molds it into a light, cloud-like German classic dessert. Six ingredients, no eggs.

Classic Southern mint julep with bourbon, powdered sugar, shaved ice, and fresh mint sprigs. The traditional Kentucky Derby cocktail served ice-cold in a silver mug.