12 roast fresh ahead Recipes

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

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 )

all-purpose flour, salt, chilled unsalted butter , cut into pieces, chilled water, unsalted butter, scallions, finely chopped, fresh spinach, washed, roast ham, chopped, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, eggs, milk, salt & freshly ground black pepper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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