18 stuffed ahead Recipes

celery ribs, white onion, butter, bulk pork sausage, crumb seasoned stuffing mix , like pepperidge farms, sage , no more, chicken broth

prego traditional italian sauce, ground beef, pepperidge farm herb seasoned stuffing, eggs, beaten, onion, chopped, chopped green peppers, dried oregano leaves, crushed, mozzarella cheese, sliced

butter, chopped onion, chopped celery, dry bread crumbs, salt, poultry seasoning, ground black pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, chicken broth , or as needed

dried porcini mushrooms, warm water, olive oil, red onion, finely diced, garlic clove, minced, red wine, italian plum tomatoes, drained, coarsely chopped, salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh parsley leaves, dried basil, jumbo pasta shells, whole milk ricotta cheese, prosciutto, minced, shallots, minced, eggs, lightly beaten, grated lemon zest, chopped fresh spinach, minced fresh chives or 2 tbsp scallions, salt, fresh ground pepper, minced fresh parsley, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried marjoram, freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus additional, parmesan cheese , to taste

bacon, cremini mushrooms, butter, chopped onions, shredded cheddar cheese

make ahead creole-stuffed potatoes, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, butter or margarine, chopped tomatoes, potatoes, baked, milk, salt and pepper to taste, butter or margarine, paprika to taste, saute onions and green pepper in 2 tsp. butter or margarine in skillet. add tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes. cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp; reserve shells. mash pulp with milk, salt and pepper. fold in tomato mixture; spoon into shells on baking sheet. dot with butter; sprinkle with paprika. chill, covered, for several hours if desired., make ahead to this point., bake in preheated 400* f. oven for 20 minutes.

mushrooms, approximately, bulk sausage , i used 1/2 roll of owens regular flavor, herb seasoned stuffing mix , i used pepperidge farm, crushed ranch garlic-flavored croutons (optional), grated mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese , i used kraft in the cannister

flavored seasoned stuffing mix (pork , chicken, cornbread or rice is ok), cooked ground beef (optional), cooked ground sausage (optional), ham, chopped (optional), corn (optional), tomatoes , deseeded,chopped (optional), broccoli florets (optional), sliced mushrooms (optional), chopped red peppers or 2 cups yellow peppers or 2 cups green peppers (optional), peas (optional), shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

pasta sauce, divided, herb seasoned stuffing mix, eggs, beaten, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, dried oregano, garlic powder, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 pieces

jarred mixed pickled vegetables, rinsed and finely chopped, sliced pimiento-stuffed spanish olives, olive oil, dried crushed red pepper, italian bread loaf, sliced salami, sliced provolone cheese, sliced pepperoni

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

buttery crackers (ritz -- see note), dried parsley flakes (or 3 tbsp. fresh -- minced ), olive oil, butter, divided, minced celery, carrot, finely chopped or coarsely grated, chopped green onion, green & white parts, chopped green pepper, minced garlic, cooked chopped seafood (shrimp, crabmeat, artificial crab, scallops, lobster, or a mixture of any of the above), old bay seasoning or 1 tsp other seafood seasoning, nutmeg, sherry wine or 1 tbsp madeira wine or 1 tbsp marsala, worcestershire sauce, water or 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup clam juice, fresh ground black pepper, salt , if desired, paprika, mushroom (small or large), olive oil, salt, lemon wedge (to garnish )

jumbo pasta shells, uncooked (30 shells ), pasta sauce (i use kroger brand traditional , it has less sugar in it), tomato paste, basil, whole milk ricotta cheese, cottage cheese (large curd ), eggs, mozzarella cheese, shredded, ground turkey, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

red potatoes (approximately 1 1/2-2 lb), olive oil, mayonnaise (use duke s if you can get it!), cheddar cheese, shredded, bacon, cooked and crumbled, green onion, minced, fresh basil, chopped or 2 tsp dried basil

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

water, thick) slices carrot, thick) slices celery, dried thyme, black pepper, garlic cloves, bay leaves, tomatoes, quartered, onion, quartered, lemon, whole turkey breast, skinned, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, butter or stick margarine, diced onion, diced celery, cubed stale bread (about 1 1/2 lb), poultry seasoning, dried thyme, salt, garlic powder, dried tarragon, dried rubbed sage, black pepper, butter or stick margarine, all-purpose flour, vanilla sweet potatoes