9 and make ahead option Recipes

russet potatoes, peeled and halved, butter , cut into cubes, cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened, sour cream, hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste), milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream) (optional)

water, unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), garlic salt, onion salt, cream cheese (cubed and softened ), pet evaporated milk, sour cream, hungry jacks instant mashed potatoes (9 cups), paprika, bacon (optional) cooked and chopped, parsley (optional) chopped

baby spinach, torn boston lettuce, sliced red onions or 1/2 cup radish, sliced mushroom, diced gouda cheese or 1/3 cup havarti cheese (optional) or 1/3 cup goat cheese (optional), toasted sliced almonds (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional), oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh chives or 2 tbsp green onions, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, granulated sugar

butter, onions, thickly sliced, hot indian curry paste, frozen peeled shrimp (optional), coconut milk, liquid honey, deli chicken, whole roasted red peppers, sliced into thick pieces, fresh coriander, chopped (i sub parsley), frozen peas, lime

russet potatoes, butter, divided, cream cheese, sour cream, chives (optional garnish ) or 1 bunch green onion, chopped (optional garnish)

cream cheese (softened , light cream cheese works just fine), goat cheese, garlic clove, minced, dried oregano or 4 tsp fresh oregano, black pepper, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, sun-dried tomato packed in oil (cut into slivers for garnish) (optional), leaves fresh basil (for garnish, optional, optional ) (optional) or 2 -3 oregano sprigs (for garnish) (optional), loaves french bread, sliced thin (or crackers)

butter (may use margarine), granulated sugar, eggs, cake flour , sifted, cocoa, salt, walnuts, chopped, vanilla (or brandy), strawberry ice cream, softened (just enough to allow you to spoon it into the bowl), fudge sauce , make ahead and refrigerate, butter (may use margarine), cocoa, icing sugar, brandy (option is yours!), instant coffee granules, boiling water, egg whites, cream of tartar, white sugar, brown sugar, brandy