5,310 classic recipes

A classic Chinese hot and sour soup with shredded pork, dried shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ribbons of egg, and white pepper for that signature warming heat. Restaurant-quality at home.

Vegetarian fresh corn tamales: masa harina dough stuffed with sautéed bell peppers and corn, wrapped in soaked husks, and steamed until tender. Served with a chunky avocado-tomatillo salsa for a lighter Mexican classic.

Spicy black bean potato salad gives the picnic classic a Southwestern kick, with red potatoes, black beans, jalapenos, bacon and Cajun seasoning in a creamy mustard dressing. A bold make-ahead side.

Buttermilk pie whisks tangy buttermilk with sugar, eggs, melted margarine, flour, and lemon extract into a sweet-tangy single-crust pie. Classic Southern five-minute pie filling.

Cheesy rice and broccoli casserole baked with Velveeta, cream of chicken, and cream of mushroom soups. Classic potluck comfort food with a creamy, golden top.

Creamy chicken wild rice soup made from scratch with homemade broth, earthy mushrooms, and fresh thyme. A lighter take on the Midwestern classic with sour cream stirred in for velvety richness.

A speedy microwave take on classic sole almondine with toasted sliced almonds, lemon juice, dill, and a splash of whiskey. Dinner on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Fried green tomatoes dredged in seasoned whole wheat flour with a touch of sugar and cayenne, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A Southern classic side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Barbara Bush's signature chocolate chip cookies with a quirky splash of hot water in the dough that yields a crisp-edged, soft-centered cookie. A small-batch White House classic.

Pan-roasted rabbit marinated two days in brandy, red wine, juniper berries, and fresh herbs, then braised with chicken stock and served over wilted spinach and beet greens. A classic French farmhouse dish.

Classic three-cheese lasagna layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The old-world method: thirds of everything, three layers deep, parmesan crust on top.

Mini florentines, lacy caramel cookies studded with hazelnuts, cherries, and candied peel, baked thin and crisp, then coated underneath with dark and white chocolate combed into the classic wavy pattern.

New England stuffed quahogs baked in the shell with chopped clam meat, mushrooms, onions, and buttery breadcrumb topping. A Rhode Island clam shack classic.

Classic homemade eggnog with bourbon, separated eggs, and a full pint of heavy cream. Old-school holiday punch bowl recipe that gets richer overnight in the fridge.

Vegetarian baked pasta with mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, layered with a cottage cheese filling and topped with savory tomato sauce. Lighter, lower-fat take on classic baked ziti.

Aunt Ro's coleslaw is a classic creamy dressing built on equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream, lifted with white vinegar, celery seed, and superfine sugar. Crisp, cool, and feeds a picnic crowd.