136 dried ahead Recipes

pork sausage, eggs, lightly beaten, firm white bread, cubed, salt, dry mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

fresh picked bergamot petals , bee balm, wild oswego tea, horsemint, monarda (optional), vodka , go ahead and use a flavored of choice, fresh orange juice that would be 2-3 oranges for the triple sec, cointreau, grand marnier, fresh lime juice juice, cranberry juice, not low calorie, orange zest, dry pectin, sugar

olive oil (i use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better i use 6 extra large cloves), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste), tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired), whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!), dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine), sugar (optional or to taste), salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don tsp be shy with the ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

water, russet potato, peeled , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, salt, active dry yeast (for do-ahead version) or quick-rising dry yeast (for same-day version), purchased pesto, sugar, ground black pepper, unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly, eggs, bread flour

shrimp, onion, butter, flour, water, cream, shallots, salt and pepper, chopped parsley, dried breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, grated, crepe pancakes (made ahead or purchased)

fritters, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and fresh ground black pepper, ground conch, green bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped, habanero chili cored, seeded and finely chopped (optional), red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, milk, egg, fresh lime juice, hot sauce , or to taste, oil, for frying, dipping sauce (make ahead), salsa, real mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper or to taste, dried basil, salt , or to taste, fresh-ground black pepper , or to taste

honey, light in color, seedless raspberry preserves, brandy (go ahead and use more if need more loving heat), orange juice, well chilled, orange (sliced blood s are preferred but use what you have), strawberry (mixture of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries), sparkling white wine, well chilled (favorite champagne or bubbly white just remember these ingredients are sweet so use dry or sweet bub), ice, creme de noyaux , for a red color and almond flavor (almonds are known for stimulating desire) (optional), grenadine (for sweetness and red color, optional, optional) (optional) or pomegranate (juice or syrup or frozen seeds, symbol of abundance, fertility and good luck, using for color and th) (optional)

bulk pork sausage, sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups), chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, butter or 3 tbsp margarine, eggs, half-and-half or 1 cup milk, dried thyme leaves, salt, pepper, condensed reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese

elbow macaroni, cooked and drained, salt, flour, dry mustard, black pepper, milk, butter , 2 sticks, colby cheese, shredded, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, mild cheddar cheese, shredded, cheddar, shredded, mozzarella cheese, shredded, light sour cream, sour cream, breadcrumbs

olive oil, shallots, thinly sliced, orange bell pepper, sliced into strips, garlic cloves, chopped, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, diced tomatoes , with juice, red wine (go ahead and use what you are serving with the meal), dried oregano, dried basil, allspice, bay leaves, salt and pepper, fresh basil, parmesan cheese

chopped frozen organic spinach, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped, dried currants or chopped raisins, toasted pine nuts, garlic, finely chopped, freshly shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, cut top round veal or beef pounded very thin, special equipment : kitchen twine, extra-virgin olive oil, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, thinly sliced, fresh bay leaf, a few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped, a few sprigs fresh sage, thinly sliced, tomato paste, dry white wine, chicken stock-in-a -box, san marzano tomatoes, hot or sweet italian sausage or combination of both, pappardelle pasta or 12 oz egg tagliatelle, butter, a generous handful fresh sweet basil leaves , torn or shredded, a small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, ciabatta bread, extra-virgin olive oil, portabella mushroom caps, onion, halved and sliced, cubanelle peppers, seeded and sliced, red chile pepper, thinly sliced, garlic, sliced, chicken stock or water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, italian hot or sweet or combination of both sausages in red sauce from make-ahead meal earlier in week (browned sausages simmered in tomato sauce with stock), sharp provolone cheese, shredded, a small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

this all-seafood stew from california comes together rather quickly , so there s no place to break up the work and do something ahead. since the cioppino can be on the table in less than hour, this isn tsp much of an obstacle to making this dish. serve with crusty bread to soak up any extra tomato broth., extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , coarsely chopped (about 20 cloves), dry vermouth, dozen littleneck clams , shells scrubbed, dozen mussels , shells scrubbed and beards removed (see illustration below), unsalted butter, onion , chopped medium, hot red pepper flakes, bottled clam juice, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh oregano leaves , minced, fresh thyme leaves, tabasco sauce, salt and ground black pepper, sea scallops , tendons removed, shrimp , peeled

spinach artichoke dip, marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and finely chopped, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, coarsely grated monterey jack cheese, garlic, minced, combine artichoke hearts , spinach, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, 1 cup monterey jack cheese and garlic. bake in 2cup small baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese. great prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, to serve later. bake dip 350 degrees about 15 minutes. put under broiler a few minutes, browns cheese serve dip warm with taco chips or crackers.

macintosh apples, peeled and cored, unsalted butter, divided, chopped fresh herb mix (recommended : a blend of sage, thyme, and rosemary), salt and freshly ground black pepper, disks pre-made pie dough , each 6-inches in diameter, grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided, fresh fennel, thinly sliced, boned quail , breast bones removed, red wine, dried blueberries, vegetable oil, chicken stock, note : the croustade can be assembled up to a day ahead and baked to serving. the quail can be marinated for up to 12 hours prior to cooking.