Chili for sure. Most stews will end up better after at least a few hours of being in the fridge, but overnight is better. Soups, not so much that I've ever noticed.

I guess you can argue that pickles and fermented foods need a best after date, since they kinda do, but the truth is that the process of pickling or fermenting is the equivalent of cooking whatever it is, so I don't think it counts the same. However, most pickles and ferments do get better around a week or so after the initial process is done and they're shoved into storage.

[–] Pondis@lemmy.world 4 points 12 hours ago

Pizza and cheese

[–] Gigi333@lemmy.ca 4 points 12 hours ago

Homemade soup always tastes better the second day, especially Mennonite Plautdietsch Sommaborscht and Komstborscht! Guess it gives the flavours a chance to mingle or something.

[–] fitgse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Muffuletta. You gotta let that oil and brine rally soak in.

[–] anonymouse2@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

I love a briny muff

[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago

Brownies. Next day instead of fresh out of the oven after they’ve had a chance to “settle” properly.

[–] peaches@lemm.ee 2 points 11 hours ago

Anything with beans, banana bread, lactofermented veggies, long fermented sourdough bread.

[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 12 hours ago

Big Turk Candy Bar.

Big Turk candy bar sold in Canada.
The staler, the better.