Risotto is at its best when served straight from the stove, as it loses its silky texture while it sits. Roasted beets give this risotto its subtly sweet flavour. For the most beautifully hued dish, we've added the beets toward the end of cooking.
Ideal company fare, this luxurious pasta casserole with its rich sauce, abundance of seafood and pretty springtime colours can be made ahead.
Enjoy the full flavours of a classic lasagna for a fraction of the effort with this skillet version, which features a creamy spinach-and-ricotta filling and a meaty ragù.
Lasagna is a time-consuming dish to make, but it's so popular and easy to serve that the effort seems more than worth it. All the parts of this dish can be made ahead, and the lasagna assembled several hours before baking.