People Are Sharing Recipes That Taste Even Better The Next Day (And I Want To Make Them All) (2024)

The chocolate flavor on these easy treats intensifies over time. To quote a reader: "These are AMAZING. Even better the next day. I don’t know how I’ve lived my life for this long without these!"

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As one reader sums up, this easy-to-make pasta dish tastes better the next day, after the sauce thickens. In order to keep the sauce thick, add a bit of cornstarch to the recipe when making it.

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A quick reader tip for these oatmeal cream pies: "After the cookies cooled and I added the filling, I put them in the freezer for three minutes to let the filling [set] a little better. That way, the pies are less runny when you grab them."

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For this yummy dip, one reader recommends adding a squirt of lemon juice, garlic powder, and garlic salt for an even tastier dish that you can prep in advance.

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This fan-favorite casserole never disappoints. If you don't love tuna, one reader says it's just as delicious when you substitute canned or shredded chicken instead.

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A very helpful reader tip to consider when making this decadent chicken dish: "Add more cheese for flavor, and let it sit longer to make things more creamy, less runny."

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According to one reader: "This was delicious — and I added shrimp along with the chicken. It tastes much better the next day, after it [sits longer] in the sauce."

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Readers suggest to marinate these yummy sloppy Joes overnight for the best results. Serve with a side of pickles and chips!

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This spinach and shrimp dish is the sort of meal that you make in advance and let sit overnight to enjoy the next day. If you're not a seafood fan, this is still super satisfying without the shrimp.

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Stews are known to taste much better the day after cooking — but if you want to eat it in the moment, this protein-packed version still delivers.

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Chocolate and raspberries — is there anything better? There is not.

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These versatile veggie garlic noodles are great the next day, reheated or even cold, if that's how you roll.

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An easy way to reheat this pasta dish to taste as good the next day is to place your leftover pasta in a colander and dip it into boiling water. Allow the pasta to heat for about 30 seconds before removing from the water.

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For those times when you're craving the flavors of lasagna — but not the fuss and prep that comes with the traditional version — this soup comes in really handy. Flavors meld even more overnight.

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According a reader who loved this recipe, this "tastes better the next day after a proper soaking in the fridge." As most poke cakes do!

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This dish has a bit more prep work than usual, but the end result is worth it. As one reader sums up: "This was even better the next day when the flavors had a chance to sit and marry. 1,000% worth the long-ish prep time!"

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If you want to kick things up with this pasta dish, one reader suggests adding olives and hot peppers for some spice.

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If you are a fan of marshmallows, these gooey meringues are for you, especially after they've had time to sit — and set perfectly.

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Black bean soup is one of those dishes that often tastes better the next day — because harsher flavors mellow out, and the beans have a chance to better absorb the broth.

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One reader couldn't get enough of this versatile stir-fry recipe, loving it just as much the next day. "This is DELICIOUS! Even better the next day, once the peanut sauce has had a chance to soak into the veggies overnight. Also, I accidentally bought a regular potato instead of a sweet potato, and it was still amazing."

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In order to keep your chocolate chip cookies tasting perfect the day after, store them at room temperature in an air-tight container.

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