Canadian thanksgiving is approaching. I’ve been asked to make squash, but would like to avoid the usual puréed / sweetened concoctions as they are not to my taste. Okay, okay, I can’t stand it. I love spaghetti...

/patties... The fancier stuff is harder to make ahead, because most gourmet sauces need to be made at the last minute – or at least, the dairy ones do. Here’s what doesn’t keep or reheat well: cooked cheese (the...

Quiche is one of those thing that can be great served room temp. But you can definitly baked ahead of time and reheat before serving. Just make sure you reheat at a lower setting. To prevent soggy crust, you might want to blind...

Sort of make-ahead: Take uncooked, cleaned asparagus spears and wrap with prosciutto. Place them in rows on cookie sheets (lining the sheets with Reynolds non-stick alum foil helps). I do this part one day ahead. Just before...

My wife and I are about to have our first child. I generally do all of the cooking in the house, and I’m looking for dishes that can provide several meals—one-dish creations that I can make ahead and...

No mayo, just tons of flavor.

Sweet and warming, and not mushy.

Pasta carbonara becomes potato salad.

I was asked to bring french toast casserole to a brunch on Sunday. Any good recipes? I have to bake it and let cool at my house and then take it to my sister’s house and reheat it. Any hints or tips on reheating. Thanks.

of the last minute frying. I am wondering if I could make these earlier in the day and reheat in a hot oven. I can’t believe that a restaurant does every batch to order. (I know I can do the initial frying a bit ahead, I am...

This year, our holiday (tail) party falls on a day filled with family obligations. I need a few stellar recipes for foods that I can prepare ahead and either simply reheat or assemble with little fanfare. What works for you?

. And we won’t have a grill ... I’d love recommendations for food that can be made ahead and will still taste good cold or at room temperature. Food that can be made in advance would be great. Thanks in advance for...

I’m a new mom and I literally have no time to do anything more than reheat something when I get home from work (my husband is also working late right now). What can I make this Sunday that will allow us to eat well during...

or quiche—can be frozen for a month or so; lentil stew also freezes well and can be made ahead; if you have a grill, you could make some kebabs with meat and veggies to serve over rice or quinoa; stir fry is always fast and...

it the night before and then bake it off the next day. I know lasagna is perfect for making ahead and I’ve done so with tomato-based versions but haven’t before with a bechamel lasagna. Mostly I’m worried the...