A food processor makes quick work of these two-bite dumplings. Assemble them the night before for a fuss-free appetizer. Choose round or square wonton wrappers – the important point is that they're thin.
Grilling the vegetables before baking gives them a subtle smokiness that makes this casserole special. For extraordinary results, use fresh mozzarella (the kind stored in water at Italian delicatessens and cheese shops).
This elevated version of chili con carne adds extra spices and cubed beef to make it special enough for entertaining. Serve with a chipotle-flavoured hot sauce for heat seekers.
This easy stuffing cooks outside the turkey but still gets basted with pan juices. Time the baking with the last hour and 20 minutes of the turkey cooking.
Creamy and cheesy...what child doesn't love this classic? Make up the recipe for dinner for the family, replacing the Gruyere and gorgonzola cheese with shredded old Cheddar cheese, if you choose. Set some aside to warm up in the microwave in the morning and pop into a vacuum bottle.
Sweet tomato sauce and garlic-spiced yogurt top eggplant in this succulent vegetarian dish.
Grilling the bread and asparagus adds smoky flavour to this Italian bread salad. For best results, use day-old sourdough bread—it becomes extra crispy when cooked on the grill.
A crown roast is the perfect cut for tableside carving – and offers great value for feeding a crowd in style.
Sweet potato makes a healthy addition to this quick all-in-one breakfast. For even cooking, choose a sweet potato that is the same thickness throughout. A cooked potato is easier to cut when it's cool, so cook it ahead of time, if possible.
This festive-coloured dish is perfect for entertaining because you can make it ahead and, therefore, mingle with your guests. Serve with fluffy rice and steamed broccoli or green beans.
