Make-Ahead recipes

1. 551.

   Kipferl

   • These almond crescents are light and buttery with a delicate vanilla flavour....
2. 552.

   Lamb Burgers

   • Look for fresh (rather than frozen) ground lamb for the least gamey flavour....
3. 553.

   Lamb Chops with Anchovy Butter

   • Flavoured butters are great to have on hand to add a zesty flourish to...
4. 554.

   Lamb Loin Chops with Pimiento Olive Butter

   • Chops are quick to cook and work best with just simple preparation.
5. 555.

   Lamb Skewers with Almond Mint Pesto

   • These skewers are just as tasty using beef top sirloin grilling steak.
6. 556.

   Large Batch Sweet Pastry

   • A touch of sugar gives this pastry a hint of sweetness and a flaky texture....
7. 557.

   Lattice Jam Tart

   • This Italian-style tart, called crostata, has a sandy cookie crust that you...
8. 558.

   Layered Salmon Rice

   • (Sakura Gohan)
     Salmon makes a...
9. 559.

   Leek and Gorgonzola Chicken Breasts

   • Gorgonzola is delightful but you can try another creamy blue-veined cheese,...
10. 560.

    Leek Pastries with Mild Spices (Boulani)

    • Leeks' complex garlicky-onion flavour makes these pastries taste like they...
11. 561.

    Lemon Bark

    • Present this white chocolate treat dotted with bits of crunchy lemon candy in...
12. 562.

    Lemon Brussels Sprouts

    • Toss these tender-crisp green vegetables with the lemon juice just before...
13. 563.

    Lemon Cheesecake Bars

    • A middle cream cheese layer updates classic lemon squares.
14. 564.

    Lemon Cheesecake Streusel Pie

    • Layers of creamy cheesecake, tangy lemon filling and crunchy streusel come...
15. 565.

    Lemon Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust and Lemon Sauce

    • Make this large sweet-tart cheesecake the day before you plan to serve it to...
16. 566.

    Lemon Chicken and Spinach Noodle Soup

    • To freeze some of this hearty soup for up to one month, omit spinach and...
17. 567.

    Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

    • Snow-topped cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese icing and coconut are easy to...
18. 568.

    Lemon Crème Fraîche

    • Homey: Pair with Pink Applesauce.
      ...
19. 569.

    Lemon Ginger Pork Skewers

    • This yogurt-based marinade is more for flavour than for tenderizing. You...
20. 570.

    Lemon Herb Dressing

    • This fresh dressing is tasty tossed with warm peas or asparagus. Honey...
21. 571.

    Lemon Lime Refrigerator Cookies

    • Stash a few logs of dough away for when you're tempted to fill the kitchen...
22. 572.

    Lemon Oregano Chicken

    • Grilling the chicken with its yogurt coating keeps it succulent and...
23. 573.

    Lemon Poppy Seed Roll

    • Meringue creates a dramatic, golden-textured crust for this lively...
24. 574.

    Lemon Pound Cake
25. 575.

    Lemon Pudding Cakes with Marbled Raspberry Cream

    • Serve the pudding cakes in their dishes or let them cool for 5 minutes, then...
26. 576.

    Lemon Roast Potatoes

    • These crispy golden brown potatoes add zest to a familiar menu.
27. 577.

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken Skewers

    • Extra marinade combined with a spoonful of mayonnaise makes an excellent...
28. 578.

    Lemon Saffron Rotisserie Chicken

    • Such a simple little recipe takes you deliciously beyond the chickens...
29. 579.

    Lemon Semifreddo with Coffee Syrup

    • A layer of dark coffee syrup conceals a tangy sweet lemon base. Garnish with...
30. 580.

    Lemon Shimmer Cheesecake

    • With a sunny mirrorlike top, this glorious dessert shines in looks and taste....
31. 581.

    Lemon Sorbet Cups

    • This is a refreshing way to end a holiday feast and a dramatic idea for a party.
32. 582.

    Lemon Spice Chickpea Dip

    • For a touch of herbs, add 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander. If you...
33. 583.

    Lemon Sugar Scrolls

    • These crisp sour cream pastries with a hint of lemon and infused with butter...
34. 584.

    Lentil Feta Salad

    • This is a quick and substantial side dish.
35. 585.

    Lentil Mushroom Burgers

    • Here's a vegan alternative for the vegetarians at the party. For a nonvegan...
36. 586.

    Lentil Salad with Asiago Cheese

    • Instead of dried lentils, you can use 2 cans (each 19 oz/540 mL) lentils,...
37. 587.

    Lentil Soup Mix

    • Lentils, rice and vegetable flakes make a colourful, healthy gift for...
38. 588.

    Light Caesar Salad

    • Test Kitchen Manager Heather Howe's daughters, Rebecca, 10, and Olivia, 7,...
39. 589.

    Lightened-Up Cream of Mushroom Soup

    • Cream of mushroom soup is usually quite high in fat, with about 9 grams per 1...
40. 590.

    Lightened-Up Hummus

    • Authentic hummus recipes include lots of tahini and olive oil and, although...
41. 591.

    Lightened-Up Strawberry Charlotte

    • No one will miss the fat in this show-stopping dessert: traditionally layers...
42. 592.

    Lobster Cakes with Dilled Crème Fraîche on Greens

    • The inspiration for this lovely appetizer salad is a dish created by chef...
43. 593.

    Lobster Thermidor

    • This dish is thought to have been created in 1894 by Chez Marie, a Paris...
44. 594.

    Lunch Box Cereal Bars

    • If you can't find dried berry fruit mix, use equal amounts of raisins, dried...
45. 595.

    Maid of Honour Squares

    • A crunchy almond topping, soft cake-like filling and crisp shortbread base...
46. 596.

    Make-Ahead Baked Pasta

    • Kate is planning to make two of these pasta casseroles — one to freeze...
47. 597.

    Make-Ahead Fajitas

    • By preparing the meat and vegetables at home, these fajitas are a cinch to...
48. 598.

    Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    • Serve everyone's favourite holiday comfort food as is or add bread crumbs and...
49. 599.

    Make-Ahead Potato Casserole with Red Peppers

    • This is ideal for a holiday meal. You can make this dish a day in advance,...
50. 600.

    Make-Ahead Seafood Salad

    • Elizabeth Baird\'s make-ahead appetizer salad just needs assembling before...

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