make ahead - Page 2

Susan · 12-11-2006, 02:19 PM

Rosie,
I found a bunch that look interesting (unfortunately on another site). If they turn out I'll post them over here. I've made the breakfast strata in the past, but this time I want to prepare something this week and throw it in the oven on Xmas morning while the kids are unwrapping gifts.

I also found recipes for an asparagus casserole and glazed carrots that are made both ahead and frozen. I hate preparing vegetables for Christmas dinner so I will try these in advance. Aside from the sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes, they are rarely eaten! I stopped even serving a salad about five years ago!

Susan

Krazy Kruizers · 12-11-2006, 06:35 PM

Can hardly wait for your report on those recipes!!

How soon will you be testing them??????

**Rosie** · 12-12-2006, 06:38 AM

Susan, I actually saw an interesting fruit casserole this morning on TV on Mr. Food. (mrfood.com) You might check it out!

Fruit Foster
Air Date: 12/12/2006
6 to 8 servings

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 (29-ounce) can pear halves, drained
1 (29-ounce) can peach halves, drained
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (6-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly; remove from the heat.
In a 9" x 13" baking dish, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well then pour the melted sugar mixture over the fruit.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.

**Rosie** · 12-17-2006, 07:44 AM

I did glazed carrots on Friday night & surprisingly, every single plate was cleaned--everyone seemed to like the carrots! I was a llittle worried about that ahead of time.

Susan · 12-17-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosie

Susan, I actually saw an interesting fruit casserole this morning on TV on Mr. Food. (mrfood.com) You might check it out!

Fruit Foster
Air Date: 12/12/2006
6 to 8 servings

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 (29-ounce) can pear halves, drained
1 (29-ounce) can peach halves, drained
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (6-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly; remove from the heat.
In a 9" x 13" baking dish, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well then pour the melted sugar mixture over the fruit.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.

This sounds like it would be good over vanilla ice cream. May have to try it

Susan

Krazy Kruizers · 12-18-2006, 01:54 PM

Sounds GREAT!!!

**mango** · 12-18-2006, 02:29 PM

That fruit foster does sound good I will have to try it.

**Rosie** · 12-25-2006, 09:36 AM

I actually did make this and it is very good & quite flexible too!!!

buceriasdon · 01-04-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by judytata11

I'd love to see a make ahead category. Any dishes that can be made ahead and just popped into the oven or served from the frige when company arrives.

Smoked Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
1tbs. olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
6 oz. total mixture button, shiitake, porcini mushrooms
8 oz. smoked chicken cut into bit sized pieces
3 oz. oil packed sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped oregano or halved for dried oregano
1 to 1.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
9 oz. fusilli pasta cooked al dente and drained
6 oz. provolone or other white cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until lightly browned, about two minutes. Add chicken, mushroons, sun-dried tomatoes and orgegano. Cook for one minute stirring. Add 1 cup broth, reduce heat and simmer 4 to 5 minutes till slightly reduced. Now add the pasta and toss to coat. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish. Top with cheese and bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese has melted. To make ahead up to 24 hours, increase the broth to 1.5 cups and baking time if needed.

Makes 6 main dishes.
Very tasty dish