Make Ahead

Nothing beats a classic apple pie—well, maybe a bourbon caramel apple pie.

A tangy exclamation point to the holiday meal.

Roasted tomatillos, green chiles, and a swirl of cilantro brighten this hearty chicken stew. Don’t hold back on the toppings.

This chicken kari recipe fills your house with the rich, comforting aroma of chicken simmering in a heady mix of spices, onions, and tomatoes.

Top slow-roasted sweet potatoes with tamarind concentrate, green chutney, fresh onions, tomatoes, and cilantro for a chaat-inspired appetizer.

Make-ahead dips, flaky cheese twists, and more starters to nibble while the turkey takes her time.

Silky, mashed-potato-pooling glory—no turkey drippings required.

The crispy, sweet-and-salty cornflake topping is the real star of the show.

Make this creamy mash days ahead without sacrificing its velvety texture or buttery flavor.

Free up oven space and thank yourself later.

This isn’t competing with a brownie. It’s in a class of its own.

Love cottage cheese? You’ll love this lasagna. Hate cottage cheese? You’ll still love this lasagna.

With a puckery curd and buttery crust, these are the bars you’ll make again and again.

Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.

Leveled-up pigs in a blanket for your next party.

Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.

Practical to make and feels like a total flex.

Great for all kinds of dinner dates.

The sweet, jammy garlic cloves are only half the story—don’t sleep on the deeply savory oil.

Sweet, jammy, deeply browned onions worth every minute of stirring.

An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.

This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.

Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.