Make Ahead Recipes

• Berbere Spice Mix
  Many Ethiopian dishes are seasoned with this distinctive spice mix. Recipes vary, of course, but the main flavours remain the same. Here is my version...
• Raspberry Semifreddo Cake
  This pretty layered dessert was inspired by talented cookbook author Dana McCauley....
• Presto Black Bean Soup
  When made with frozen or rinsed canned black beans, this soup can be prepared in about 15 minutes. ...
• Blue Cheese Stuffed Poached Pears in Gamay Syrup
  This sophisticated dessert is the perfect way to end any dinner party....
• Composed Vegetable Salad with Red Wine Mayonnaise
  Using pasteurized liquid eggs makes this homemade mayonnaise safe for everyone to eat....
• Spiced Gingerbread Women and Men
  Crystallized ginger gives these well-spiced gingerbread cookies a real flavour boost. Leave them plain or decorate them – before baking, simple ador...
• Chinese Cucumber Salad
  There are scores of cucumber salads served throughout the north of China; here is one that is lightly flavoured with the characteristic seasonings of ...
• Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Sauce
  These rich individual chocolate cakes are served warm with a chilled raspberry sauce. They can be prepared ahead, but bake them just before serving. W...
• Sushi Stack Canapés
  This simplified sushi is perfect for relaxed entertaining, and low in fat and calories. Assemble just before serving so the base doesn't become soggy...
• Coconut Vegetables with Fresh Chili Sauce
  A simple Thai technique of cooking vegetables in coconut milk gives them a rich, sweet taste that complements the hot dipping sauce. Use white, green ...
• Spanish-Style Lobster Appetizer
  I borrowed these flavours from an octopus dish I enjoyed in northern Spain. You can substitute extra-large shrimp for the lobster; steam shrimp in she...
• Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad
  Thai cuisine often features fruit-based savoury salads, such as the popular green mango salad. In Thailand, this salad would be made with pummelo; you...
• Shiitake and Coconut Soup
  The mushrooms and flavourings make a fragrant soup. For a milder version, leave out the hot pepper garnish. ...
• Banana, Chocolate and Cashew Spring Rolls
  These sweet crispy spring rolls are excellent with mango, vanilla or caramel ice cream or whipped cream. Use the best-quality chocolate, such as Lindt...
• Seeded Whole Wheat Crispbread
  Grinding the flaxseeds releases the oils, which makes these crackers high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and high in fibre. You can buy flaxseed...
• Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
  These wonderfully buttery cookies are packed full of poppy seeds and lemon flavour. Somewhat fragile, the dough suits simple shapes such as hearts, ci...
• Crispy Chili Chicken and Vegetable Roast
  
• Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
  Roasting intensifies the flavour of tiny tomatoes and complements the balsamic vinegar and thyme used to flavour this side dish....
• Spring Chicken Soup with Pasta
  The base of this soup is the poaching liquid used to prepare the chickens for the main course. Cutting the fresh lasagna noodles approximates the look...
• Two-Cheese Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
  This full-flavoured pasta dish can be made ahead, so it's appropriate for weeknight entertaining as well as for taking to potluck dinners....
• Green and Red Salad
  This crisp, colourful salad makes a nice foil for the rich casserole....
• Winter Fruit-Salad Bowl With Marsala
  Blending dried and fresh fruits in a compote makes for a very satisfying eating experience. Choose dried fruits that are soft and pliable for the best...
• Shrimp and Green Onion Sandwiches
  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings....
• Almond Saffron Shortbread
  Rice flour gives these buttery, saffron-flavoured shortbread cookies a wonderful crispy bite....
• Swiss Leckerli
  First mentioned in the 15th century, Baseler leckerli are the famous cookies still enjoyed all over Switzerland, especially during the holidays. There...

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