17 roast ahead Recipes

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.

organic chicken broth (i used my homemade chicken and vegetable broth), russet potatoes, cream cheese, butter, roasted garlic (more or less , to taste), milk, fresh chives, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste, fresh chives, chopped (for garnish )

shredded coleslaw mix, green onion, sliced with tops, roasted sunflower seeds, cashew halves, almonds, oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles , reserve seasoning packet, grated carrot, apple, with peels, diced, sweetened cranberries, seedless cucumber, quartered, peels on, sugar snap pea, trimmed and halved, radicchio, for color (optional), grilled chicken breasts, 1/2 per person (optional), seasoning packet from soup, canola oil, sugar, cider vinegar or 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar

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

fresh or frozen turkey, thawed, chopped onion (about 1 medium), salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, thyme sprigs, coarsely chopped, sage sprigs, coarsely chopped, marjoram sprigs, coarsely chopped, parsley sprigs, coarsely chopped, rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped, canola oil, water, water (optional), make-ahead gravy, chopped fresh sage

potatoes, peeled and quartered, chicken broth, cream cheese, head roasted garlic cloves, salt and pepper, to taste, grated parmesan cheese

vegetables, sliced carrots, sliced parsnips, cubed, peeled turnip, trimmed, halved brussels sprouts, shallots, peeled, quartered, lg. onion, cut into 8 wedges, pesto (if making ahead, let stand for bout 15 minutes at room temperature before tossing with vegetables), basil leaves, grated parmigiano-reggiano, coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, evoo, water, fresh lemon juice, salt, garlic clove, peeled

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.

boneless beef chuck roast, oil, salt and pepper, beef broth, butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper

butter, leeks, sliced, fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, broken into 1 inch pieces, frozen southern style hash brown potatoes, roasted red pepper , strips from jar, salt, dried dill weed, eggs, half-and-half, parmesan cheese, finely shredded

butter, softened, broken thin spaghetti or orzo pasta, grain white rice, generous pinch saffron threads, chicken stock, all-purpose flour or instant flour, such as wondra, for dredging, smoked sweet paprika, boneless, skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of excess fat, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, evoo, spanish chorizo, chopped, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, a splash dry sherry, frozen peas, thawed, chopped fresh thyme, roasted red bell peppers, chopped, thick center-cut fillet sustainable cod or black cod, seafood seasoning , such as old bay, shrimp, peeled and deveined, lemon, roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

turkey wings , cut apart at joints (about 3 wings), red onion, cut into wedges (about 8 oz), stalks celery , cut into 2-inch pieces, carrots , cut into 2-inch pieces, carton chicken broth or 1 (32 oz) carton turkey broth or 1 quart homemade broth, water, fresh sage leaves, dry white wine (my preference is chardonnay or pinot grigio), cornstarch, turkey drippings , from roasted turkey or additional broth

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

olive oil, green pepper, very finely chopped, leek, very finely chopped, carrot, very finely chopped, onion, very finely chopped, celery rib, very finely chopped, mushrooms, very finely diced, egg, lightly beaten, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, dried breadcrumbs

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