Make Ahead

All the flaky-nutty goodness of an almond croissant, with one-tenth of the effort.

Plain scalloped potatoes are good but loaded like a baked potato–with scallions, sour cream, cheddar, and bacon–they’re exponentially better.

Salty-sweet miso glazed carrots topped with a savory scallion gremolata makes the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.

Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.

Aided by jarred bouillon paste and some spices, the flavor of this baked tofu is intriguingly complex, and good enough to eat on its own.

This twist on burnt cheesecake integrates a can of pumpkin purée and a handful of warming spices—perfect for a holiday table or any chilly fall day.

Mornings on the go just got so much better with these Calabrian chile mayo–spiked egg sandwiches.

A bit of cherry-flavored Jell-O powder makes these ice pops taste like they came from an ice cream truck (in the best way!).

Part silky flan, part decadent chocolate cake, chocoflan, or impossible cake, as it is sometimes called, feels like a magic trick, inverting in the oven as it bakes.

Black garlic can be found at some specialty markets and Asian grocery stores; it lends a deep, almost mushroom-like quality to classic Caesar dressing.

With balsamic marinated beans, lots of cheese, and crispy onions, this meal-prep-friendly dinner salad is one you’ll have on repeat.

In this hands-off recipe, spareribs seasoned in a blend of curry powder, ginger, garlic, and lime zest are slow cooked until falling-off-the-bone tender.

Frozen hash brown patties—trimmed to fit in the bottom of a large baking dish—form a crisp-but-fluffy crust for this ample, sausage-studded casserole.

Crunchy fried cashews seasoned with fresh curry leaves, chile powder, black pepper, and caramelized onions make the perfect party snack.

This sturdy almond-polenta cake is a gentle landing spot for fresh figs, and also happens to be gluten-free. Swap figs for plums, raspberries, or blueberries.

Fluffy, sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with melted cheese and spicy-sweet seeni sambol are the perfect crowd-pleasing snack.

Stacked with chopped bananas, vanilla pudding, and crunchy Marie biscuits, these individual banana pudding jars are the perfect make-ahead summer dessert.

This buttermilk layer cake features a cloud-soft crumb and brown-butter-caramel frosting.

Whether your produce is peak-season or just so-so, this smart recipe will make it shine.

The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.

Make future you happy with these make-ahead frozen dinners.

Earthy fenugreek and bright turmeric shine in this rich, sunny broth.

Tender, buttery, and pleasantly crumbly, these salty-sweet shortbread wedges studded with toasted pecans are a grownup version of the childhood favorite.