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23 Simmering Soups That Are Made for Multitaskers
Soup

23 Simmering Soups That Are Made for Multitaskers

Let them cook while you check off your to-do list—or, in one case, watch the entirety of *The Brutalist*.

Latest
Dessert

This Dessert is Trending—And Endlessly Tweakable

Tiramisu lovers, rejoice: We found 22 recipes in our files.

Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese is Having a Moment—Here’s 17 Recipes That Put It To Work

Smoothies, muffins, pizzas, and more.

Side

The Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Stuffing You Can Cook Right Now

Start training for Turkey Day now!

25 Make-Ahead Meals to Freeze Now (& Thank Yourself Later)
Community

25 Make-Ahead Meals to Freeze Now (& Thank Yourself Later)

Stock your freezer with these weeknight saviors.

by:  Katie Macdonald
August 22, 2023
10 Freeze & Reheat Meals for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
Meal Plan

10 Freeze & Reheat Meals for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

Your future self will thank you.

by:  Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
February  1, 2023
Stollen: The Ultimate German Christmas Bread
Edible Gift

Stollen: The Ultimate German Christmas Bread

A make-ahead holiday classic that only gets better with age.

by:  Catherine Lamb
December 17, 2021
28 Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for a Stress-Free Holiday
Appetizer

28 Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for a Stress-Free Holiday

Get started on a bunch of festive snacks now, thank yourself later—big time.

by:  Anna Francese Gass
November 29, 2021
Our Best Meal-Prep Ideas for Better Weeknight Lunches & Dinners
Meal Plan

Our Best Meal-Prep Ideas for Better Weeknight Lunches & Dinners

Top tips, tricks, and recipes from the Food52 team.

by:  Ella Quittner
November 16, 2021
20 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Ahead (& Freeze!) Right Now
Bake

20 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Ahead (& Freeze!) Right Now

Your Turkey Day schedule is about to get a lot easier.

by:  Sarah Jampel
September 24, 2021
44 Make-Ahead Dessert Recipes for Now Through Labor Day
Labor Day

44 Make-Ahead Dessert Recipes for Now Through Labor Day

Sweet, simple, and ready for summer.

by:  Katie Macdonald
July  8, 2021
10 Noodle Salad Recipes for the Hungry, Hurried & Hot
Potluck

10 Noodle Salad Recipes for the Hungry, Hurried & Hot

That means for you.

by:  Sarah Jampel
May  5, 2021
15 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings & Full Bellies
Spring

15 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings & Full Bellies

"I don't have time to eat" is not acceptable.

by:  Katie Macdonald
December 21, 2020
Your New Favorite Salad Has Ham, Cheese & Buttered Bread
Summer

Your New Favorite Salad Has Ham, Cheese & Buttered Bread

Plus, a spicy chicken & broccoli number and a fresh spin on rice salad—all from columnist EmilyC...

by:  EmilyC
August  6, 2020

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