Make-Ahead

Banoffee (banana+toffee!) pie is a British classic. And for good reason--it's absolutely delicious. Sweet, smooth, and topped with peanut butter whipped cream.

Antoni Porowski knows a thing about food, including how to make a cheesy, satisfying dinner that still includes healthy veggies.

A more exotic take on the traditional thumbprint, the addition of fig jam takes these beauties to an even better place. Sweet, warm, and gorgeous.

Here's another recipe for those of you that desire a higher crust to filling ratio. Tassies are really just tiny pecan pies, y'all.

If your biggest complaint about pie is that there's never enough, have we got a surprise for you. A big ole apple pie, made on a sheet pan. Craving solved.

Lasagna for breakfast? Well, why the heck not? Trisha Yearwood whips this up for a big breakfast but it makes a darn good dinner, too.

A brightly herbal, spicy, garlicky condiment that brings spice to anything you might want to dip in it. Seriously, it goes on nearly everything.

A sweet smear of cinnamon goodness never hurt anything. Biscuits, toast, muffins, anything else that needs a quick and easy upgrade.

Often the first sauce we think of when we think of pasta--Bolognese is a rich, meaty, tomatoey sauce that is as comforting as it is satiating.

A leisurely way to make a super comforting and filling soup that makes rainy days more bearable. And the leftovers are even better.

With a container full of this cheesy dough, you can roll out crisp bread sticks at a moments notice--but don't say we didn't warn you!

If a trip to Hogsmeade isn't in your future, you can whip up a sweet little batch of Butterscotch Beer to tide you over. It's magical.

A spectacular crust filled with sweet onions and nutty cheese. Sounds amazing, right? A riff on French onion soup in tart form.

If you're familiar with Caribbean food, you know how good jerk seasoning is. It adds a deeply spiced flavor to everything it touches and makes these lentils extraordinary.

A hearty stew filled with all kinds of exceptionally tasty things. And it's easier than it sounds. Leave your wet raincoat at the door and try a bowlful.

Creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky. But not at all ooky--they're delicious little mummy themed treats that come together in a snap. And kids can help, too.

Even the most candy-obsessed could use a little healthy upgrade on Halloween. A slice of apple covered in chocolate hits all the sweet spots.

A creamy, custardy pie that everyone who tested it, also ate it for breakfast. Pie is breakfast, people. Chocolate pie is better than dry toast, for sure.

Breakfast, snack, dessert--blueberry coffee cake does all that and more. Full of berries and topped with sweet glaze, you're going to love it.

There's something about a big old pot of beans--comforting, richly flavored, and filling. Tomatoes and rosemary add a little something special.