Make Ahead

I use these creamy black beans in my breakfast burritos, but they can be enjoyed in many other dishes too. Make extra for bean and cheese tacos, or use them as a side dish with roast chicken. These black beans can also be used in tamales, sopes, or simply spread on a tostada with salsa. The possibilities are endless.

This classic coleslaw recipe is timeless for a reason: It’s crunchy, cool, and refreshing. Here’s our best take on the crowd-pleasing BBQ side dish.

Gyoza—crispy, tender Japanese dumplings—can shine in your home kitchen. They’re versatile and fun to make—fill them with ground chicken or pork, then pleat.

This impressive-looking Basque cheesecake, which is baked high and fast and gets a caramelized, nearly burnt top, can be made in a hurry.

This New York-meets-Scandi-style treat combines cheesecake with plump cloudberries.

Step away from the oven—this flan is cooked on the stovetop.

This beet-tahini dip starts off sweet, then gets a little spicy.

Not to be mistaken for baba ghanoush, this eggplant and tahini dip leans on spices rather than citrus for its flavor.

A classic Southern cake, after winning first prize at the county fair in Columbus, Georgia, Lane Cake also earned the name “Prize Cake.” 

Chef Reem Assil’s cookie bar version of ma’amoul—a holiday cookie enjoyed for Eid, Christmas, and Easter—is scented with espresso and orange blossom water.

Drizzle this pickled peppercorn vinaigrette over slow-cooked meats or roasted vegetables to brighten things up.

Add these pickled tomatoes to eggs, soup, sauce, or salsa.

Almost anything—apples, pears, berries, watermelon—can be used in these fruit preserves from Vivian Howard.

Chef Reem Assil's version of Ma'amoul Med Bil Ashta—a holiday cookie enjoyed for Eid, Christmas, and Easter—that's famous in Lebanon.

Lemony sticky buns are the best buns.

Mahalabiya is an easy, creamy milk custard that’s the ideal canvas for showcasing seasonal fruit.

This dairy-free cheese sauce recipe yields more sauce than you need for two vegan cheesesteaks, but it keeps well in the refrigerator for five days.

Cooked amaranth keeps its integrity for a few days in the fridge, making this an excellent recipe to batch cook, store, and reheat for breakfast throughout the week.

These 10-ingredient gluten-free homemade veggie burgers are crisped up like a smash burger in the oven. 

This light and fluffy coffee and walnut cake recipe is inspired by the classic British cake—but the mocha frosting takes it over the top.