5,310 classic recipes

Szczupak po polsku is a classic Polish dish of gently poached pike (or whitefish, perch, or sole) topped with a warm butter sauce of chopped hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Serve with rice or potatoes.

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.

A lighter take on classic stroganoff using canned tuna simmered in chicken broth with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and a creamy swirl of low-fat yogurt. Budget-friendly, low-fat comfort food that's on the table in 45 minutes.

Authentic Vietnamese shrimp paste molded around sugar cane sticks, broiled until bright orange, and wrapped in rice paper with fresh mint, cilantro, and cucumber. Dipped in tangy nuoc cham sauce, these are a Southeast Asian street food classic.

Fudgy chocolate layer cake made with a full cup of cocoa powder, brown sugar, and buttermilk for tender, deep-flavored crumb. Frosted with a melted-chocolate buttercream and topped with chocolate curls. The classic two-layer birthday cake.

Fresh peach pie layers ripe sliced peaches under a glossy peach-and-nutmeg glaze in a pre-baked shell. No double crust, no second bake. The classic American summer fridge pie that lets ripe fruit do the talking.

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.

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.

German sweet chocolate cake built on a chocolate cake mix base enriched with extra butter, buttermilk, and folded egg whites for a tender, tall three-layer cake. Designed for the classic coconut-pecan frosting on the tops only.

Chocolate caramel pecan cheesecake layers melted caramels and toasted pecans over a vanilla wafer crust, then tops with a semi-sweet chocolate cream cheese filling. A turtle-flavored cheesecake with all the classic candy flavors in slice form.

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.

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.

Dairy free cake is a light, classic sponge made with dairy-free spread, easily adapted gluten-free too. A simple creaming-method base that bakes into tender layers or cupcakes, ready to fill and decorate any way you like.

Mary Wilhelm of Sparta sent her signature cookie, which she said she has prepared for the Food Network, Warrens Cranfest and Taste of Home magazine. Two classic flavor pairings - brown sugar and cashews, and orange and cranberry - come together.

A hearty and flavorful Vermont White Chili featuring tender chicken, pinto beans, chickpeas, and a blend of spices, simmered to perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal with a unique twist on classic chili.

Braided challah bread infused with a sweet blueberry puree that turns the dough a gorgeous purple hue. Egg-rich and tender with a golden egg-washed crust, this showstopping loaf is a fruity twist on the classic Jewish bread.