8 day ahead fresh Recipes

yellow tomatoes (1 lb), seeded and finely chopped, yellow bell pepper, finely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, stalk celery, finely chopped, red onion, finely chopped, minced fresh chives, white-wine vinegar, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, freshly ground pepper, salt, several dashes hot sauce , to taste, raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, garlic, minced, minced fresh thyme, tip: to oil a grill rack : oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.), make ahead tip : prepare the salsa (step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

extra-virgin olive oil, sliced onions, balsamic vinegar, currants, salt, freshly ground pepper, baguette, creamy goat cheese, preferably reduced-fat, olivada (black olive spread), roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, arugula leaves, make ahead tip : the onion jam (step 1) can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.

whole turkey, cheesecloth, fresh lemon juice, melted butter or 1 cup margarine, sausage or 2 lbs pork s, dried sage, dried summer savory, butter, onions, chopped, stalks celery & leaves, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper, dried apricot (optional), wheat germ, toasted bread cubes or 6 cups breadcrumbs, water or turkey stock or dry sherry or cognac, cheesecloth, dripping , from roasting pan, all-purpose flour, homemade turkey stock or water, salt and pepper

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.

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

french bread , day-old and cubed, cheddar cheese, shredded, eggs, lightly beaten, milk (1 quart), mustard powder, salt, onion powder, fresh ground pepper , to taste, bacon, fried crispy and crumbled, mushroom, sliced, tomato, peeled and chopped