Make-Ahead

Not all potato salad has to be drowning in mayo. Sometimes, all you need is a tangy mustard and garlic dressing with more flavor than fat. And a few cornichons never hurt, either.

Perfect with all manner of salads, skewers, veggies, noodles, and more, this savory dressing doubles as a sauce. And a godsend on busy weekdays.

Tuna fish sandwiches can be made with so many variations that there's a version for everyone. Hank Shaw walks you through a few of his faves.

When you're in the mood for something with more vigor than regular mayo, give this a try. All the good stuff in it will make you want to slather it on everything.

East meets west when warming Indian spices collide with traditional chicken pot pie. Guaranteed to leave you feeling sated and sublime.

A classic, revised for weeknights, yet it retains its richly spiced broth that'll keep you coming back for more. It's just quicker for anytime indulging.

Creamy, cool, herby, and tangy, this homemade ranch dressing is unspeakably better than the stuff in a bottle or (shudder) envelope. Slather, drizzle, dunk, and dip away.

Warm spices, rich kofta ground beef patties, and a luscious tomato sauce gives this recipe undeniable appeal.

King Arthur Baking knows a thing or three about dough. Their recipe for gooey, cinnamon-sugared sticky buns proves it.

Japanese-style braised pork is a pretty hands-off way to make an exceptionally tasty dinner. And we hear it's even better the next day.

Get ready for an upgraded banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or anytime you really want something a little sweet.

Tender, flavorsome, and moreish chuck roast that's ready in half the time. Tuck it into tacos, pile it on top of rice, devour it anyway you please.

Jacques Pepin's family recipe for cheese is a frugal approach to using scraps of cheese that's a very traditional French thing. A delicious, boozy, cheesy, French thing.

Slightly sweet from a corn masa filling, Nopalito’s tamales are a can’t-say-no recipe. And that mole sauce? You’re gonna want to slather it on everything. #tamales

We like this recipe because it’s both kid-friendly and kid-chef-friendly. But it doesn’t taste like it, we promise...even the adults will clamor for more. Did we mention barely any cleanup?

This tart remakes the famous candy bar with its milk chocolate mousse, chocolate curls, and luscious caramel drizzle. And it's surprisingly simple to make.

Going for a pigskin theme for the big game? You need this. Easy as can be to whip together and it's been described as being "disturbingly good." Too good, in fact, to let pass.

This Spanish custard, called crema, is rich, creamy, and simple to make. The custard is made with milk, so it's lighter. Serve the crema warm.

This slow-cooker chicken rewards you with a heady aroma followed by fall-off-the-bone tenderness and flavor-imbued potatoes. A just outcome for being organized in the morning.

Yep. Vegan wellingtons. For Thanksgiving. But also for a random Thursday night. Because once a year is certainly not enough. And you can even make 'em ahead of time.