"make ahead" OR "freeze ahead" - Recipes - Recipelink.com

ADVERTISEMENT

- Real Recipes from Real People -

Search Results: All Recipes
For: "make ahead" \| "freeze ahead"
Type: All Recipes
Sorted by: Relevance
Category: Main Dishes

Recipe: Make Ahead Manicotti Recipes (5)
Hi Jenn, Yes, you can refrigerate your prepared Manicotti for 24 hours before baking. Here are some recipes with procedures and cooking times: Chicken Manicotti (make ahead) MSG ID: 071533 Make-Ahead Spinach Mani...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

Recipe: Make Ahead Meatballs (freeze ahead, Betty Crocker, 1970)
MAKE AHEAD MEATBALLS "These meatballs can be made in quantity and stored in the freezer for use in recipes. They'll keep in the freezer up to 2 months." 1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons instant minced onion...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe(tried): Stuffed Peppers (with freeze ahead instructions)
STUFFED PEPPERS This was my favorite as a child. Now a family favorite. My husband is a trucker on the road all week. He wants these every weekend. They freeze well before baking*. 3 cups uncooked rice (or if using M...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Make Ahead Basic Stew Mixture and 4 Recipes (freeze ahead, 1970's)
MAKE-AHEAD BASIC STEW MIXTURE Makes 3 quarts 1/3 cup shortening 5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. (I prefer to buy a very lean roast, and then cut it into cubes, cutting away fat as I go) 4 cups wat...
Main Dishes - Chilis, Stews

Recipe: Savory Meat Filled Manicotti (freeze ahead)
SAVORY MEAT FILLED MANICOTTI 14 pieces manicotti pasta tubes, uncooked 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 lb ground chicken breast, skinless 3/4 cup chopped onions 1 cup grated fat-free mozzarella cheese 4 egg whites, slightly beat...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

Recipe: Meal Planning and Make Ahead Cooking
Hi Alex, We have a section here devoted to make ahead and freeze ahead recipes many that have been shared by our visitors. The page is large so when you get there, scroll down to get to the freezer recipes. I hope it's ...
Main Dishes - Assorted

Recipe: Beef Stew with Cranberries (make ahead or freeze ahead)
BEEF STEW WITH CRANBERRIES 2 tbsp safflower oil, divided use 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided use 2 lb stewing beef, lamb or pork cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 tsp salt, divided use Freshly ground pepper 2 medium onions, t...
Main Dishes - Chilis, Stews

ADVERTISEMENT

Recipe: Lasagna with Zucchini and Walnuts (freeze ahead)
LASAGNA WITH ZUCCHINI AND WALNUTS 2 medium zucchini 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided use 2 large carrots, finely chopped 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups purchased marinara sauce 1 tablespoo...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

Recipe: German Meatloaf (freeze ahead)
GERMAN MEATLOAF 1 cup soft rye bread crumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound lean ground pork shoulder 1/2 cup gra...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Easy Manicotti with Cheese (freeze ahead) (Prince Macaroni)
EASY MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE 14 pieces (8 oz.) Prince Pasta Manicotti, uncooked 3 cups (about 26-oz. jar) spaghetti sauce 1 cup water 2 cups (15 oz.) ricotta cheese 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup gr...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

Recipe: Ragu or Meat Sauce for Spaghetti (freeze ahead)
RAGU OR MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI 1/2 cup minced carrots 3/4 pound onions, minced 2 thin slices pancetta OR bacon, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 pound beef ground from a lean cut, such ...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

Recipe(tried): Asparagus and Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast (make ahead)
Melodie: "Make ahead" and "bake ahead" would be different answers to your question. Food safety experts tell us to not stuff turkeys anymore (ever) but to make our traditional stuffing/dressing separate from the turkey...
Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry

Recipe: Elegant Make Ahead Main Dish Suggestions
Hi Billie, Here are a few recipe suggestions for you: One thought is you could make a casserole of meats in tomato sauce to go with the manicotti casserole that you mentioned (meatballs, Italian sausage, braciole ) ...
Main Dishes - Assorted

Recipe: Zucchini and Olive Enchiladas with Chunky Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce (no meat, make ahead)
ZUCCHINI AND OLIVE ENCHILADAS FOR THE CHUNKY TOMATO AND BELL PEPPER SAUCE: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 bell peppers (any color), coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 cans (15 o...
Main Dishes - Meatless

ADVERTISEMENT

Recipe: Sour Cream Chicken (make ahead)
Sour Cream Chicken (make ahead) Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking/jeanette This meal can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. You need someone to put the chicken in about 2 hours ahead of time. whole frying...
Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry

Recipe: Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap – 2000-12-21 From: recipelink.com Recipe(tried): Make Ahead Turkey Gravy Posted By: Laurel Date: December 23rd 1999 Board: recipelink.com Cooking Club Turkey wings are ...
Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry

Recipe: Sonora Chicken Casserole (with make ahead instructions)
SONORA CHICKEN CASSEROLE 4 cups cooked rice CHICKEN SAUCE: 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups cooked chicken (two whole, poached chicken breasts...
Main Dishes - Casseroles

Recipe: Picnic Steak (sirloin, make ahead)
PICNIC STEAK 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 pounds boneless top-sirloin steak (about 2-inc...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Moroccan Stuffed Squash (using acorn squash, quinoa, make ahead)
MOROCCAN STUFFED SQUASH "This dish can stand alone as a vegetarian entree but would also make a great side dish if made with smaller acorn squash." 2 medium acorn squash 3 tablespoons coconut oil Sea salt and fres...
Main Dishes - Meatless

Recipe: Chicken, Ricotta, and Bacon Burgers with Spicy Aioli (make ahead)
CHICKEN, RICOTTA, AND BACON BURGERS "This chicken burger is total killer. Including a little (or a lot of) bacon in the mixture makes it super juicy, and so does the ricotta cheese. We serve it both full size and as l...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Baked Ziti Arrabbiata with Tips from Mario Batali (make ahead)
BAKED ZITI ARRABBIATA "The last time I made baked Ziti Arrabbiata, based on one from the maestro of Italian cooking, Mario Batali, I started cooking early in the afternoon, giving myself ample time to "fail and fix" th...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

ADVERTISEMENT

Recipe: Make Ahead Casseroles - 4 recipes
Here are a few that I have. hope you can find something here you will like. Layered Chicken Salad Recipe By : Taste of Home Serving Size : 12 3 cups cubed cooked chicken -- divided 2 cups torn lettuce leaves 1 cup ...
Main Dishes - Casseroles

Recipe: Meat Filled Jumbo Shells (make ahead)
MEAT FILLED JUMBO SHELLS 1 (12 oz) box San Giorgio jumbo shells uncooked 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup flavored bread crumbs 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup finely chopped ...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces

Recipe: Zip-Quick Country Captain with Al Dente Make-Ahead Rice
ZIP-QUICK COUNTRY CAPTAIN 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped (see Notes) 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped* 1 large red bell pepper, core...
Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry

Recipe: Soup Pot Stew with Make-Ahead Meatballs
SOUP POT STEW 1 recipe Make-ahead Meatballs (recipe follows) 1 (16 ounce) whole can tomatoes 1/2 jar (16 ounce size) small onions 1/2 can (16 ounce size) whole potatoes 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables wit...
Main Dishes - Chilis, Stews

Recipe: Triple-Smoky Macaroni and Cheese with Homemade Bread Crumbs (make ahead)
TRIPLE-SMOKY MAC AND CHEESE "This grown-up macaroni and cheese was inspired by an incredible oak-smoked cheddar that I found at Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. I reinforce that flavor with smoked paprika and some...
Main Dishes - Casseroles

Recipe(tried): Make Ahead Turkey Gravy
Dona, Here's the recipe for the gravy. It had been posted awhile back. Turkey wings are kind of hard to find, but the butcher said turkey thighs are a good substitution. I agree with the person who posted this ear...
Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry

Recipe: Vegetable Couscous Pie (make ahead) (food processor)
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS PIE 2 large onions 2 tbsp butter 1/2 lb mushrooms, halved 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb carrots, peeled 2 small zucchini, ends trimmed off 1 cup couscous 1/2 lb Jarlsberg cheese, cut into lar...
Main Dishes - Meatless

ADVERTISEMENT

Recipe: Easy Wine-Marinated Brisket (make ahead)
EASY WINE-MARINATED BRISKET FOR THE MARINADE: 1 cup dry red or white table wine 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 small onion, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves, finely minced FOR THE MEAT: 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) brisket, ...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Spaghetti Bake (with make ahead instructions)
CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPAGHETTI BAKE 6 ounces spaghetti FOR THE CHICKEN: 12 ounces ground raw chicken 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cooking oil FOR THE SAUCE: ...
Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces