5,310 classic recipes

Classic coleslaw with crisp shredded cabbage tossed in a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. An easy side that gets better as it chills, great alongside barbecue, burgers, and fried chicken.

Diced ham and tender potatoes swim in a smooth cheese sauce that starts with a classic roux for richness that canned soup can't touch, ready in 30 minutes flat.

Sky-high lemon meringue pie crowned with coconut chips. Tall lemon-extract-spiked meringue, glossy lemon curd filling, and a flaky stand-up edge make this a showstopping classic.

Benne wafers, the Charleston Gullah classic of toasted sesame seeds in a thin crisp brown-sugar cookie. African heritage cookies with a buttery snap and deep caramel-nutty flavor.

Blarney stones are tender cake bars coated in powdered sugar icing and rolled in chopped peanuts or pecans. A classic Irish-American holiday treat with a crunchy, nutty shell.

Honey pecan pie sweetened with honey and brown sugar instead of corn syrup, for a softer, more floral filling. A simple six-ingredient classic with a glossy candied top.

Oreo mud pie with layered chocolate and coffee ice cream on a chocolate wafer crust, topped with whipped cream, fudge, and toasted walnuts. The 1970s diner classic frozen dessert.

Tender breaded veal cutlets pan-fried until golden, then braised in a savory Worcestershire pan sauce. A classic comfort meal that turns simple cutlets into fork-tender, saucy goodness.

Microwave lobster newburg: the classic creamy lobster and sherry sauce ready in 30 minutes from the microwave. Served over rice or toast points for a quick but elegant dinner.

Chinese pickled pigs' ears simmered with ginger and vinegar, then chilled in a sweet-sour brine with cucumber, carrot, red onion, and bell pepper. A classic Cantonese cold appetizer.

Classic French coq au vin: chicken browned in butter, then simmered with red wine, brandy, pearl onions, and mushrooms. A rustic red wine chicken braise streamlined for the microwave.

Samar Codi is a Goan prawn curry built on fresh-ground coriander and cumin, coconut milk, and tangy kokum. A coastal Indian classic with deep spice and gentle sweetness.

Pot roast of buffalo: a lean bison rump roast larded with pork, marinated for days, then braised tender in a rich stock-and-tomato gravy. Classic wild game cookery.

Schneiderflecklesuppe is a German tailor's square soup featuring handmade pasta squares rolled paper-thin and simmered in rich beef broth. A rustic, soul-warming classic from the old country.

Herbolace pie: a medieval English double-crust cheese pie filled with curd, cottage cheese, cheddar, fresh mint, parsley, chives, and whole eggs tucked into the filling. A vegetarian classic.

Grilled goat cheese salad with sweet-and-sour caramelized Spanish onions, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, and mixed greens. A classic French bistro starter that eats like a full meal.