by Debra Ponzek | Oct 11, 2016 | All, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals
Kids tend to like chili, and when they can choose their own toppings, they like it even more. Some nights just call out for chili because it’s so warming, hearty, and foolproof. This chili con carne recipe, which uses canned beans, comes together in under an hour, and...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 29, 2016 | All, Desserts, Drinks, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Halloween is upon us and it’s time to turn the kitchen into a spooky workshop. Throwing a Halloween party is a fun way to kick off the holiday season. However, holiday themed parties are usually the hardest to throw. You’ve got to get the decor right, the music and...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 22, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Make Ahead Meals, Salads, Side Dishes
Who would think raw kale could taste so good? Something this good for us couldn’t be so wonderful, right? But it is! My customers ask for it by name, and when we make this kale salad recipe at Aux Delices, we add whatever dried fruit or toasted nuts we have on hand. I...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 15, 2016 | All, Make Ahead Meals, Salads, Side Dishes
This Aux Delices orzo salad is one of Debra’s best-sellers at her shop, and so many of her customers have asked for the recipe that she promised to include it in her cookbook. So here it is! Half of its party popularity is due to its compatibility with everything from...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 29, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Super Bowl
Deep-fry? In the middle of summer? We know, but fried chicken holds great childhood memories of picnics by the sea or under the stars watching the Fourth of July fireworks. Cut up the chicken and marinate it overnight; the next day you can fry it (and heat up the...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 25, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Cooking is something I love to do but don’t always have time to do it at home. Everyone who lives a busy lifestyle knows the importance of a meal that you can make ahead of time and just heat up later to enjoy. One of my family’s favorite make-ahead meals is Asian...
