by Debra Ponzek | Nov 2, 2015 | All, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals
Make and freeze this 5 cheese lasagna before you venture out on a holiday, and enjoy it upon your return. Defrost for 1-2 days in the fridge and reheat at 325 for about an hour. To save even more time, use the no-boil lasagna noodles! Five-Cheese Lasagna Serves 10...
by Debra Ponzek | Oct 13, 2015 | All, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes, Super Bowl
When I say “macaroni and cheese,” I feel happy — as do most of us. Even if our adult selves rarely indulge in one of the world’s most comforting foods. We can dream, right? We all remember the mac and cheese from our childhoods when our moms and dads...
by Debra Ponzek | Oct 6, 2015 | After School Snacks, All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals
Make-Ahead Parm and Cornmeal Chicken Breasts This recipe is as versatile as the day is long. You can serve it as is or add it to pasta tossed in marinara. It’s also great sliced and topping a crisp green salad or added to a wrap. Another tasty option is to coat...
by Debra Ponzek | Oct 1, 2015 | All, Appetizers, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Make-Ahead Gnocchi with Corn and Peas Gnocchi is a dish I make weekly — or nearly that often. It’s so simple that I’ve been known to serve it as a mid-week meal. The light, silken dough is a breeze to work with because it’s made with smooth ricotta rather than...
by Debra Ponzek | Aug 14, 2015 | All, Appetizers, Make Ahead Meals, Salads, Side Dishes
When planning an event it should be a goal to have everything prepped ahead of time, including the meals. While some parts of the meal simply can’t, there are some parts that can be made ahead of time. If possible, try planning the meal so that many parts of the meal...
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 4, 2015 | All, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Salads
Farro Salad: Perfect for Entertaining, Perfect for Family Meals, and Perfect the Next Day! When I made this on the Today Show, I explained how it’s a great stand-in for the ubiquitous pasta salad. But it’s so much more! Farro is a slow-burning carb and as...