Make Ahead

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.

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.

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.

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

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!).

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

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.

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.

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.

This fuss-free ice cream doubles down on the chocolate flavor with a rich dark cocoa base and a glossy fudge ripple—no churning required.

A form of the classic Mexican stew, white pozole is made without chiles, letting the meatiness of the broth and sweetness of the hominy shine.

Who doesn’t want chocolate chips in their cookies? A lot of us, apparently.

A citrusy, calming riff on classic tiramisu.