Make-Ahead recipes

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   Cornmeal-Coated Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

   • A miniature version of Southern fried chicken, these breaded wings bake up crunchy and golden. Along with the blue cheese dip, add some raw celery...
2. 302.

   Couscous and Lentil Salad

   • This cool kitchen salad needs only boiling water to cook the couscous.
3. 303.

   Couscous and Three-Bean Salad

   • Vibrant vegetables and the healthful combination of grains and legumes make this packable salad a complete source of protein for vegetarians.
4. 304.

   Couscous Bean Salad

   • Couscous takes no time to prepare and most children love it. Make it with whole wheat couscous for the added fibre. Celery, carrots and a few...
5. 305.

   Couscous Salad

   • This tasty dish is easy to make — and happily waits in the fridge until needed. You can add 2 tsp (10 mL) dried mint to the dressing instead...
6. 306.

   Crab and Green Onion Popovers

   • Miniature popovers make for excellent finger food. The mild flavours of the crab and green onion are just piqued by the jalapeño pepper. 
7. 307.

   Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

   • Inspired by a heavier version I shared as an appetizer while out with some girlfriends. In a time when everyone seems to be trying to "lighten...
8. 308.

   Crab Salad Cucumber Bites

   • Thick slices of cucumber cup this Thai-inspired crab salad. For a spicier filling, add a few dashes of hot pepper sauce.
9. 309.

   Crab Sui Mai

   • These savoury open-faced dumplings are a delightful appetizer to enjoy with a glass of chilled white wine.
10. 310.

    Cran-Raspberry Cordial

    • With its festive colour and fabulous flavour, this infused vodka is ideal for the holiday season.
11. 311.

    Cranberry Almond Bars

    • Dotted with chopped red berries and white nuts, these make toothsome taste treats that look great, too.
12. 312.

    Cranberry Pistachio Biscuit Mix

    • Wrap a bow around stackable metal canisters that hold the mix and the fruit and nuts separately. Tuck the recipe in a card.
13. 313.

    Cranberry Port Sauce

    • Preserving is one of the easiest make-ahead projects when it comes to making gifts, and cranberry sauce is welcomed because... what else would you...
14. 314.

    Cranberry Red Wine Syrup

    • This tangy sauce is wonderful drizzled over cheesecake, ice cream or fruit.
15. 315.

    Cranberry Sauce

    • In saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, rind and juice to boil, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until berries...
16. 316.

    Crème Anglaise

    • This velvety pouring custard is fantastic drizzled on puddings, apple crisp, bread pudding and fruit, or pooled under or poured over cake and fruit...
17. 317.

    Cream Cheese Apple-Cherry Streusel Bars

    • Cream cheese and macerated fruit sandwiched between streusel makes for delicious mouthfuls. For best results, use light-coloured dried apples.
18. 318.

    Cream of Mushroom Soup with Croutons

    • Per serving Restaurant cost $4.50 To make $1.88 Savings $2.62 Healthy Lunch Tip: Restaurant soups can contain as much as 1,000 mg of...
19. 319.

    Creamy Butter Icing

    • This is perfect for decorating any kind of cake because it tints well and spreads and pipes smoothly. You can vary the flavour with almond, maple,...
20. 320.

    Creamy Caesar Dressing

    • In microwaveable bowl, whisk together egg yolk, lemon juice and vinegar; microwave at high for 30 seconds or until starting to foam at edge. Whisk...
21. 321.

    Creamy Dill Ranch Dressing

    • Fresh dill gives this family-friendly dressing great flavour. You can substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) dried dillweed in a pinch.
22. 322.

    Creamy Herbes de Provence Dip

    • This easy dip can be made ahead of time or whipped up with pantry ingredients at the last minute. Serve with about 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed...
23. 323.

    Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing

    • This is wonderfully thick and tangy, but if you prefer a slightly thinner dressing, stir in 2 tbsp (25 mL) milk. Either way, it's perfect for...
24. 324.

    Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

    • Around Easter, a lemony pie is usually the most requested recipe on our website. This combination of creamy filling and fluffy meringue topping...
25. 325.

    Creamy Orange Honey Dip with Fruit

    • In small bowl, combine sour cream, orange juice concentrate and liquid honey. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) Place in...
26. 326.

    Creamy Vanilla Frosting

    • This frosting spreads and pipes smoothly. Make sure the butter is really soft so the frosting won't split when tinted.
27. 327.

    Creme Brulee

    • This creme brulee recipe is a decadent treat for your sweet tooth. Show off some custard flair and prepare a classic creme brulee for your next...
28. 328.

    Crepes Suzette

    • A definite classic, this French dessert needs only a garnish of orange segments and sprigs of mint to serve.
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    Crisp Seedy Oatmeal Cookie

    • This is a cookie to satisfy anyone. The raw pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas.
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    Crispy Ice Creamy Sandwiches

    • Everyone's favourite treat of crispy rice cookies gets even better with ice cream and sprinkles. These sandwiches make great snacks for...

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