Make Ahead
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
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Studded with chocolate and with a crisp yet yielding texture, these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies could compete with any classic version.
By Annalise Roberts
Texas Sheet Cake
Don’t mess with lush chocolate cake, fudgy frosting, and crunchy toasted pecans. (Who would want to?)
By Julie Richardson
Orange Marmalade
This easy orange marmalade recipe requires no obscure equipment and is bound to impress.
By David Lebovitz
Peach Jelly
Summer is fleeting, but this easy recipe puts juicy peaches within arm’s reach all year long.
By Virginia Willis
Lemon Pound Cake
With fewer than 10 ingredients and bright flavor, there’s never a wrong time to make this crowd-pleasing dessert.
By Darren DiPietro
Moravian Sugar Cake
If a coffee cake and a focaccia had a baby, it would look something like this Moravian sugar cake.
By Casey Elsass
Diner-Style Rice Pudding
Creamy and comforting, this old-fashioned rice pudding can be made up to two days in advance and never disappoints.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen