4517 chef make ahead Recipes

instant coffee , maxwell house brand recommended, boiling water, reduced-fat vanilla wafers, reduced-fat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cool whip free, thawed, fresh raspberry, unsweetened cocoa powder

flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, shortening or 1 cup butter, buttermilk, yeast, warm water

boneless skinless chicken breasts, bacon, dried beef (sometimes called chipped beef), cream of mushroom soup, sour cream

sushi rice, water, rice wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, mirin

fat-free vegetarian refried beans, flour tortillas, diced tomatoes, corn, cooked, drained and cooled, sharp cheddar cheese, cilantro, finely chopped, avocados, mashed, low-fat sour cream, salsa

cornstarch, brown sugar, minced fresh gingerroot (don tsp use dried or powdered), garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes (optional), soy sauce, rice vinegar or 1/8-1/4 cup cider vinegar, chicken broth (swanson is a good brand) or 2 cups beef broth (swanson is a good brand), dry sherry, water

dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), granulated sugar, warm water (105 to 115 ), all-purpose flour, divided, granulated sugar, ground nutmeg, salt, evaporated skim milk, divided, water, egg, lightly beaten, dark brown sugar, divided, dark corn syrup, margarine or 2 tbsp butter, chopped pecans, ground cinnamon

blackberry jam, french bread, loaf cut into 1-1/2 in cubes, reduced-fat cream cheese (i like 1/3-less fat ), eggs, half-and-half, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, cream

broccoli florets, chicken broth (25% less sodium), instant rice, cheez whiz, butter, ritz crackers, crushed, parmesan cheese, grated

cream cheese, softened, shredded old cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, green onion, minced, minced fresh garlic or 1 pinch garlic powder, worcestershire sauce (can use a bit more), tabasco sauce, chopped fresh parsley (optional), black pepper (or to taste), chopped pecans (can use more )

smoked spicy sausage, cut into 3/8-inch slices (andouille , chorizo or kielbasa), onion, chopped (3/4 cup), red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup), green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup), garlic cloves, finely chopped, frozen potato slices, salt, pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese (12 oz), eggs, milk

angel food cake mix, unflavored gelatin (2 envelopes), cold water, boiling water, frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, sugar substitute equivalent to sugar (splenda recommended), lemon juice, grated lemon peel, salt, flaked coconut, toasted, mint leaf (optional), maraschino cherry (optional), lemon slice (optional), orange slice (optional)

whole wheat rolls, preferably crusty ones, tuna fish, grated gouda cheese, dill, dried basil, tartar sauce, chopped onion, chopped celery, hot sauce

potatoes, peeled and boiled, cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder, butter, melted

extra virgin olive oil (more as needed), smoked turkey wings (or 2 small ones ), onion, quartered, carrots, chopped, celery rib, chopped, head garlic , split through the equator, fresh sage, fresh thyme, parsley stems, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

flavored seasoned stuffing mix (pork , chicken, cornbread or rice is ok), cooked ground beef (optional), cooked ground sausage (optional), ham, chopped (optional), corn (optional), tomatoes , deseeded,chopped (optional), broccoli florets (optional), sliced mushrooms (optional), chopped red peppers or 2 cups yellow peppers or 2 cups green peppers (optional), peas (optional), shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

red potatoes, chive & onion cream cheese, sour cream with chives and onion, salt, pepper, butter, melted, french-fried onions

cucumber - and rose-infused gin, such as hendrick s gin, elderflower liqueur , such as st. germain, limeade, store-bought or homemade, english cucumber , cut into round slices (about 3 cups), dry white wine , such as pinot grigio, fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, ice , for serving