Make ahead brunch dishes are a weekend dream. You get the decadent meal you so desire, but also a laid back morning in which you can savor your coffee, read the paper, or just pause and enjoy a little bit of having nothing to do!
If lunches have you feeling bored, skip the leftovers and opt for planned-overs. The difference? Leftovers means having the same thing you had the other day. Planned-overs means making sure you have the right combination of items on hand to make something new.
Whenever I make rice, I make more than I need. Then I can justify tossing together a fun, delicious, and super-quick fried rice dish for lunch or dinner sometime soon. Get a variation on my fried rice method that will have you whipping up a pot (or two) of rice as well!
When you have a little bit of this and a little bit of that left in your fridge, pantry, or freezer, consider making a batch of stuffed mushrooms. They aren't difficult to make and can be a fantastic way to use all of those odds and ends.
It's good to have go-to ideas for busy weeks and evenings when you would really rather not spend a lot of time thinking about what to call dinner. In that spirit, I'm sharing one of my favorite stand-by dinner ideas.
When you've found yourself baking a bunch, it can sometimes lead to even more baking … not that my family is complaining! Find out how a recent afternoon project became the perfect route to an amazing dessert.
Sometimes, the generosity of others coincides with very special leftovers. It's times like those that your kitchen and your dinner table become places that are nearly sacred and share meals that will have everyone giving thanks.
Leftovers give me a chance to play around a bit with fusion cuisine. But before you click away and think this is too fussy, consider the smiles on the faces of your family when you present macaroni and cheese burritos for dinner!
Weekday leftovers inspire a spicy start to the day when zesty black beans get paired with flour tortillas, tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, chèvre, and eggs to help get you going on the weekend. Brunch will never be the same!
Sometimes, when I'm on my own for dinner, I take a crack at combining culinary themes I haven't blended before. Sometimes, it's a flop and other times, a new favorite is born. Introducing Reuben Nachos!
