Make Ahead
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
By Victoria Granof
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Candied Yams
With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.
By Rick Ellis
Classic Thumbprint Cookies
With a buttery base and any-jam filling, these simple cookies can be customized to your whims.
By Siobhan Adcock
Vegan Stuffed Shells
“No one complains about it being vegan because they can’t tell the difference.”
By Joe Yonan
Old-Fashioned Fudge
The creamy texture and rich flavor of this hand-whipped fudge prove the effort is worth it.
By Kate Moses
Saffron Madeleines
You can enjoy these madeleines with just powdered sugar—or decorate them with a colorful white chocolate shell.
By Hetal Vasavada
Superb English Plum Pudding
Legendary chef James Beard created this version of the British classic for Gourmet’s 1963 holiday issue. Six decades later, it’s still inspiring fans.
By James Beard
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
With just six ingredients, this elegant olive oil cake asks so little and gives so much.
By Lillian Chou
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Sweet potatoes provide rich flavor and vibrancy to this versatile cornbread recipe
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, or you’re craving something sweet and chewy, these no-bake superstars are just the thing.
By Joe Yonan
Easy Hummus With Canned Chickpeas
A simple trick gets silky-smooth results from canned chickpeas—no rinsing or overnight soaking required.
By Anna Stockwell and Becky Hughes
Pistachio Ice Cream
No neon green frozen treats here, just real pistachio color and real pistachio flavor.
By Brasserie Perrier
New Jersey Crumb Cake
New Jersey crumb cake has evolved into a ratio of at least half, if not more, moist crumb topping to cake.
By Rebecca Firkser
Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust
This sweet-salty flavor combo has centuries of history and is irresistible in any era.
By Paul Grimes
Flan
This creamy dessert is popular the world over for good reason; bonus: you can make it ahead.
By Selma Brown Morrow
Chocolate-Oat Lactation Cookies
These hearty monster cookies have it all for nursing parents.
By Mandy Major
Frozen Chocolate Bananas
If you’re able to stop making “Arrested Development” jokes long enough, these sweet bites will be the actual talk of your next party.
By Victoria Granof
Herby Green Goddess Potato Salad
Tossed in a verdant sauce that recalls green goddess dressing, this striking herby spin on potato salad will have long-time skeptics reconsidering their stance.
By Nina Moskowitz