Make Ahead

A grilling recipe that's make-ahead friendly and doesn't have to marinate for hours to pick-up great flavor? Oh have we got you covered.

These delicious crisp, cheesy snacks are perfect for entertaining and parties. Serve them with a glass of wine and a bowl of olives or as savory dippers for tzatziki.

Double frying means this recipe turns out the crispiest chicken wings ever. Feel free to sauce them any way you like.

Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma.

Baked in a pie dish, this simple butter cake gets topped with fresh strawberries just before hitting the oven. Serve it warm—and make sure you have some whipped cream on hand.

This tiramisu is moist but not wet, extra-fluffy, and made with real coffee and the perfect amount of dark rum.

We can't think of a better large-format meat. A leg of lamb is fatty and flavorful, and its size makes it hard to overcook.

The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.

If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

Originally, this curried soup was served cold. Given the winter chill in the air, however, we tried it hot and discovered it to be even better.

Inspired by the flavors of kefta, these protein-packed vegetarian bites are equally good tucked into a pita or served on their own.

Not too rich but ridiculously moist, this cake decadent without being overly sweet. It’s almost impossible to mess up and so easy to make.

Fresh herbs—like rosemary, thyme, or fresh bay leaves—infuse this buttery cake with a floral flavor that beautifully complements the strawberry and lemon.

Pile this creamy seafood salad into hot dog buns for an easy summer sandwich or serve over greens for lunch.

This combination of roasted poblano chiles, cubed boiled potatoes, onions, and crema, cooked into a savory concoction makes a divine vegetarian taco filling.

With this pancake and waffle dry mix on hand, all you need to do is whisk in eggs and milk for a complete batter ready for any busy morning.

Starting the shallots in cold oil guarantees that every ring will be perfectly crisp and golden brown, with nothing burnt or oil-drowned.

Prepare a week's worth of breakfasts in one go with these kid-friendly egg cups baked in a muffin tin.

Stash bags of these spice-rubbed pork tenderloin strips in your freezer to use to make family-friendly dinners.

This honey-sweetened granola and rooibos-tea chia pudding are both worth making on their own, but combined with yogurt and a swirl of jam, they become a breakfast you’ll want to repeat.