Afraid of soufflés? No need to be with this foolproof make-ahead recipe. Garnish with sour cream, dill sprigs, capers and pink peppercorns and show it off as the centrepiece of your holiday brunch table.
Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, are subtly flavoured, with a texture somewhere between that of a potato and a water chestnut. Typically, they're enjoyed in a soup or a purée, so pairing them with pasta and crispy sausage is an unusual yet delicious change of pace. On another night, omit the pasta and serve the creamy artichokes and chorizo as a side dish.
Serve this scrumptious show-off tart as a vegetarian main brunch dish or side dish.
Two layers of pasta with a red tomato sausage sauce and a white béchamel sauce make a visually interesting baked pasta that's easier than lasagna and perfect for relaxed entertaining.
You can serve these magnificent single-serving souffles without the usual split-second timing. Make them a day ahead and simply repuff before serving. Serve with a salad of baby spinach, mushrooms and red onions.
This is my favorite recipe when company comes. Many of the steps can be done a day or two ahead of time which leaves you more time with your guests.
Creamy and rich with colourful vegetables, this pasta is terrific. You can assemble the dish ahead of time to pop in the oven when the group gets together. Use a thick, good-quality pasta sauce.
Layer after scrumptious layer of rich meat sauce, tender pasta and creamy cheese make this lasagna the best you'll ever have. The family-friendly classic is just as good when you make it ahead, so it's a Monday night lifesaver.
Better than frozen from the grocery store, this lasagna's fresh-tasting vegetables will appeal to vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
