14 refrigerator ahead Recipes

refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, eggs, ground sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, dry mustard (to taste), pepper (to taste), garlic salt (to taste), butter or margarine

uncooked lasagna noodles, curd smooth -and-creamy cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, refrigerated pesto, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, lean ground beef, chopped onion, tomato -and-basil pasta sauce

chocolate refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (yes, all-chocolate cookie dough ), cream cheese, softened to room temperature, sweetened condensed milk, egg, peppermint extract (about 10-12 drops ), drops chocolate extract, chocolate chip

russet potatoes, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, onion salt, salt, pepper, butter

warm water, dry yeast, sugar, salt, flour, egg, shortening, melted

red potatoes (key ingredient for this, as they are much moister than russets), each wrapped in foil and baked until done (400 degrees for about 1 hour, just until soft when gently squeezed). when done, remove from foil and let them set out to cool down enough to handle, or make them ahead of time and keep in refrigerator (once cooled) until ready to use., smoked ham, cubed into bite size pieces (ask the deli to slice a 3/4 slice of smoked ham if you don tsp have any ham leftovers to use - be sure to use smoked, not honey, ham), tb butter, tb flour, teapsoon garlic powder (don tsp use garlic salt since there s plenty of salt in the ham and butter - you can mince a couple fresh garlic cloves, if you prefer), crazy mixed-up salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about 1/2 tsp), half-and-half (gives you a richer sauce than milk), grated gruyere cheese, grated velvetta cheese, some thin butter slivers for topping

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.

puff pastry (included 2 sheets), defrosted ahead of time in the refrigerator (i made my own), caramelized onions, red onions, thinly sliced, garlic clove, crushed, balsamic vinegar, a few sprigs fresh thyme, salt , pepper and granulated sugar, to taste, peppered goat cheese, herbes de provence, campari or roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced rounds, fresh small basil leaves, freshly shaved parmesan , using a peeler, fresh ground pink salt and black pepper

unsliced rustic italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups), green giant valley fresh steamers frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained (from 12-oz bag), shredded italian cheese blend (8 oz), eggs, milk, refrigerated alfredo sauce

bulk hot pork sausage, garlic powder, pizza sauce, refrigerated pie crusts , softened as directed on box, egg, beaten

kitchen witch s make-ahead honey wings, sometimes i get so busy cooking for guests that i feel like that is all i am doing! it s nice to be able to cheat and make something earlier - it s a real time saver and gives me a chance to enjoy my company (or make something else for them, start by either baking or deep-frying chicken wings. cool; and refrigerate., when ready to enjoy the wings, honey, diced red sweet peppers, rice wine vinegar, pineapple juice, garlic salt, bottled hot pepper sauce, combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer (stirring) until thickened., place wings in single layer in baking dish ; pour sauce over; place in preheated 350* f. oven for about 15 minutes - or until wings are well glazed., serve with plenty of napkins, this will do 4 1/2 - 5 lbs. wings or try it on chicken legs

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