Classic Craig Claiborne’s Smothered Chicken Sam Sifton, Craig Claiborne, Pierre Franey 1 hour 20 minutes
Classic Oxtail Braised With Tomato and Celery (Coda Alla Vaccinara) Amanda Hesser About 3 hours 30 minutes
Classic Pizza With Caramelized Onions, Figs, Bacon and Blue Cheese Sam Sifton 45 minutes, plus 45 minutes for preheating oven