1,017 classic recipes

Brownie pecan pie with melted sweet chocolate, corn syrup, and whole pecans in a flaky crust. A fudgy, gooey mashup of two classic Southern desserts.

Picadillo ground beef simmered with olives, capers, raisins, tomatoes, cumin, and allspice over rice. A classic Latin American comfort dish with sweet-savory depth.

Kobeba samakeyah are Lebanese fish-filled bulgur croquettes seasoned with cumin and cilantro, deep-fried golden, and served with homemade tahini sauce. A Middle Eastern classic.

Baked mackerel fillets stuffed with rhubarb and breadcrumbs, served with a tart rhubarb puree sauce. A classic British fish pairing with sharp, fruity contrast.

Penne alla vodka tosses tubular pasta with a quick sauce of butter, vodka, hot pepper, puréed plum tomatoes, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A 20-minute Italian-American classic.

Edna's cranberry cake with a layer of whole cranberry sauce baked between two layers of sour cream batter in a tube pan, topped with chopped walnuts. A holiday Bundt cake classic.

Cuban-style black beans simmered slow with cumin, oregano, green pepper, garlic, sherry, and apple cider vinegar. The classic Cuban frijoles negros that earn their place beside any Caribbean meal.

Chocolate buttermilk sheet cake with rich cocoa icing poured on while still hot. A classic potluck crowd-pleaser that bakes in under 25 minutes and feeds a big group.

Cappuccino cheesecake: a silky cream cheese filling spiked with espresso and cinnamon, set on a buttery toasted-nut crust. Espresso-bar flavor in classic New York cheesecake form.

Filipino mechado: braised beef with potatoes, carrots, lime, soy, and tomato sauce. Classic Spanish-influenced Filipino comfort food, sliced and served with sauce.

Grandma's chocolate layer cake: a classic two-layer butter cake with melted chocolate and a tender crumb. An old-fashioned scratch cake for birthdays and celebrations.

Genoise sponge cake soaked in Amaretto and filled with whipped chocolate ganache. A classic French-Italian dessert with lemon zest in the cake and piped chocolate decoration.

One-pan skillet lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and uncooked noodles simmered right in the sauce. Classic lasagna flavors, zero oven, one dish cleanup.

Almond cinnamon-raisin biscotti with brandy and vanilla, twice-baked in the classic Italian style. Crisp, lightly spiced cookies for dipping in coffee, tea, or a glass of vin santo.

Lattice-top apple pie with Kahlua coffee liqueur, brown sugar, and a toasted pecan layer baked into the bottom crust. A grown-up twist on a Thanksgiving classic.

Stuffed calves liver roasted with bread stuffing and topped with salt pork strips. A classic Pennsylvania Dutch-style liver roast served with spinach and baked potatoes.