Make-Ahead recipes

  1. 251.

    Classic Coleslaw

    • Fresh, crisp and tangy coleslaw makes an ideal side dish for fried fish. The...
  2. 252.

    Classic Country Pâté

    • This rustic flavourful textured pâté needs only crusty French bread and...
  3. 253.

    Classic Crème Anglaise

    • This velvety custard is fantastic drizzled on pudding, apple crisp, bread...
  4. 254.

    Classic Hamburgers

    • Enjoy this basic burger with any of the suggested toppings (see Burger...
  5. 255.

    Classic Homemade Chicken Stock

    • Use this stock right away, skimming off the fat, or refrigerate it until the...
  6. 256.

    Classic Lemonade

    • Tart and tangy, this is the essential summertime drink. For a sparkling...
  7. 257.

    Classic Mincemeat

    • You can make this old-fashioned fruit mixture with suet or butter.
  8. 258.

    Classic Pastry

    • This is Canadian Living's favourite foolproof pastry.
  9. 259.

    Classic Pea Soup with Ham

    • This flavourful, chunky yet smooth soup simmers away when you're relaxing...
  10. 260.

    Classic Sponge Cake

    • These foolproof steps take your sponge cake to new heights. Having gelatin in...
  11. 261.

    Classic Stuffed Eggs

    • Stuffed eggs are always welcome at a party. Stick with the classic (also...
  12. 262.

    Classic Tourtière

    • This classic is usually made with ground pork, often with the addition of...
  13. 263.

    Clementine Ginger Cheesecake

    • Cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream lend a velvety texture to this...
  14. 264.

    Cocktail Sauce

    • Flavourful little sauces not only dress up oysters but also offer delicious...
  15. 265.

    Cocoa Sugar Cookies

    • The dark brown colour of these cookies is a nice contrast to the bright icing.
  16. 266.

    Coconut Rum Truffles

    • Just a bite of these truffles sweeps you away to tropical flavours. For...
  17. 267.

    Coconut Sorbet and Lacy Wafers with Tropical Fruit

    • Coconut milk creates creamy sorbet with all the richness of ice cream (but...
  18. 268.

    Coffee Crème Brûlée

    • Slip this recipe into your Fair Trade gift basket. Coffee fans will love this...
  19. 269.

    Cold Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumsticks

    • This crispy classic is equally tasty hot or cold.

  20. 270.

    Cooked Beet and Carrot Salads

    • Moroccan salads are like Italian antipasti: assorted dishes of spiced or...
  21. 271.

    Coriander Chicken

    • This chicken has the taste of ground coriander seeds and the different but...
  22. 272.

    Coriander Chicken Wings

    • There are two tricks for grilling wings. The first is to remove the wing tip,...
  23. 273.

    Coriander Juice

  24. 274.

    Corn and Saffron Bisque

    • A small cup of this velvety golden soup is an elegant start to a holiday...
  25. 275.

    Corn Bread

    • Corn bread makes an excellent alternative to plain bread for poultry...
  26. 276.

    Cornish Hen Broth with Watercress

    • Light, clear, yet flavourful stock is a delicious foil for tender watercress.
  27. 277.

    Cornmeal-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Onion Salad

    • While blue cornmeal forms a colourful crust on salmon, you can substitute...
  28. 278.

    Couscous and Three-Bean Salad

    • Vibrant vegetables and the healthful combination of grains and legumes make...
  29. 279.

    Couscous Bean Salad

    • Couscous takes no time to prepare and most children love it. Make it with...
  30. 280.

    Crab and Lobster Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and Dill Cream

    • Lobster gives these an authentic Nova Scotian touch, and the two...
  31. 281.

    Crab and Three-Cheese Fondue

    • Keep this at a low setting in a fondue pot or small slow cooker so the...
  32. 282.

    Crab Cakes with Citrus Mayo

    • Chipotle hot pepper sauce gives these crab cakes the nicest hint of smoke and...
  33. 283.

    Crab-Stuffed Jalapeños

    • Tender pepper boats hold a creamy crab filling topped with crisp crumbs.
  34. 284.

    Cranberry Egg Bread Stuffing

    • Use tart apples, such as Northern Spy or Granny Smith, for this delicious,...
  35. 285.

    Cranberry Fruit Chutney

    • Fresh and tangy yet sweet enough to satisfy, this burnished red condiment...
  36. 286.

    Cranberry Jewel Fudge

    • Since fudge is always a favourite, this is a gift to please just about...
  37. 287.

    Cranberry Pistachio Biscuit Mix

    • Wrap a bow around stackable metal canisters that hold the mix and the fruit...
  38. 288.

    Cranberry Port Sauce

    • Preserving is one of the easiest make-ahead projects when it comes to making...
  39. 289.

    Cranberry Red Wine Syrup

    • This tangy sauce is wonderful drizzled over cheesecake, ice cream or fruit.
  40. 290.

    Cranberry Savory Stuffing

    • Summer savory is the stuffing herb of choice in Atlantic Canda.
  41. 291.

    Cranberry Walnut Brie

    • Dress this up with kumquats, fresh cranberries and walnuts or a selection of...
  42. 292.

    Cream of Mushroom Soup with Croutons

    • Per serving
      Restaurant cost $4.50
      To make...
  43. 293.

    Creamy Carrot Purée

    • This brilliant orange dish adds colour to the holiday table.
  44. 294.

    Creamy Coleslaw

    • Fennel gives this coleslaw an added crunch with a hint of licorice flavour....
  45. 295.

    Creamy Dill Ranch Dressing

    • Fresh dill gives this family-friendly dressing great flavour. You can...
  46. 296.

    Creamy Herbes de Provence Dip

    • This easy dip can be made ahead of time or whipped up with pantry ingredients...
  47. 297.

    Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing

    • This is wonderfully thick and tangy, but if you prefer a slightly thinner...
  48. 298.

    Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

    • Around Easter, a lemony pie is usually the most requested recipe on our...
  49. 299.

    Creamy Orange Honey Dip with Fruit

  50. 300.

    Creamy Vanilla Frosting

    • This frosting spreads and pipes smoothly. Make sure the butter is really soft...

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