5,310 classic recipes

Rack of lamb with a crispy persillade crust of parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, and bread crumbs. A classic French technique that's elegant and ready in 35 minutes.

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.

Daube glace, a classic Cajun cold jellied beef and pork roast braised with bell peppers, lemon, thyme, and bay leaf. A two-day New Orleans holiday tradition.

Classic Southern spoonbread made with cornmeal, milk, butter, and eggs. A custardy, soufflé-like cornbread casserole so soft you serve it with a spoon. Just six ingredients.

Whole roasted trout brushed with Worcestershire and lemon, topped with bacon strips and baked until the bacon crisps and the fish flakes. Classic camp-fire-style preparation.

Fresh pear pie with sliced pears spiced with mace, baked in a single crust under a brown sugar streusel topping. Classic fall fruit pie with crumb crown.

Grandpa's venison stew with cubed deer meat, potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, and green beans in a cornstarch-thickened broth. Hunter's-table classic from a one-pot tradition.

Three-cheese ball with blue cheese, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese rolled in chopped walnuts or pecans. A classic make-ahead party appetizer with bold, savory flavor.

Hearty minestrone: vegetable soup with leeks, potatoes, white beans, zucchini, orzo pasta, and spinach in chicken broth. Lighter weeknight take on the Italian classic in 30 minutes.

Chocolate chip cookies loaded with raisins for a chewy, fruity twist on the classic. Crispy edges, soft centers, and a big-batch recipe that makes 6 dozen.

Chiles rellenos sauce simmers tomato, garlic, onion and oregano into a smooth broth-based salsa for poaching stuffed chiles. The classic Mexican caldillo for ladling over rellenos.

Nanaimo salmon and mushroom kebabs roasted hot and fast for crisp edges and tender, buttery fish. Lemon-parsley marinade plus breadcrumb crust on Pacific Northwest classic skewers.

Veal saltimbocca with prosciutto, fresh sage, and a white wine pan glaze. Classic Italian main dish that cooks in just 5 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner.

Eggnog snickerdoodles rolled in nutmeg sugar, flavored with brandy and rum extracts. A holiday twist on the classic crinkled cookie with warm eggnog spice in every bite.

Cincinnati-style chili over buttered spaghetti, topped with kidney beans, chopped onions, and a mountain of shredded cheddar. The classic 5-way Skyline-style chili from Ohio.

Classic French chocolate mousse with Cognac, semi-sweet chocolate melted with coffee, and stiff egg whites folded in for airy richness. Unmolded and served with whipped cream.