Archive for the 'Make-ahead' Category
Roasted Carrot, Orange, and Avocado Salad
Published April 29, 2014 Appetizer , Make-ahead , Vegetarian 1 CommentClick here for a PDF of this recipe without photos.
Romesco is a classic Spanish sauce made with almonds, garlic, peppers, and any number of other ingredients. It is easy to make, stores well, goes with a wide variety of items, and is surprisingly good for you. This weekend I served it with grilled beef tenderloin and scallop skewers, but it would also go well with grilled vegetables, chicken, etc. Continue reading ‘Romesco Sauce’
Daube Provencal
Published January 5, 2013 Beef , French , Main Course , Make-ahead , Soups and Stews ClosedClick here for a PDF of this recipe without photos.
This dish isn’t significantly different than Beef Bourguignon which is my cold-weather, large-group, make-ahead standard, but the orange zest and the extra vegetables are a nice twist on that recipe. If you make this a day in advance, refrigerate overnight, and reheat (in a low oven) the next day, it will be even better. In fact, I just finished making this a few minutes ago, took the photo above, and will be refrigerating it overnight so it will be ready to go for tomorrow’s Colts playoff game.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcake Cones
Published December 9, 2012 Cooking with kids , Dessert , Make-ahead 3 CommentsChicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo
Published October 28, 2012 Chicken , Main Course , Make-ahead , Pork , Rice , Sausage , Seafood , Soups and Stews 2 CommentsClick here for a PDF of this recipe without photos.
After reading this blog, my colleague, former boss, and good friend Rhonda Linginfelter offered to share with me the details of her never-before-disclosed Gumbo recipe. There are as many recipes for gumbo as there are people who make it, but this one really can’t be beat. This is perfect for a cold winter day – particularly a Sunday during football season. This makes a ton, so make it for a group or plan to freeze some. Continue reading ‘Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo’