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10 Make-Ahead Dishes for Company

October 13, 2011

Dinner parties should be cause for celebration, not a cause of stress. The next time you invite people over, give yourself a break -- make any of these dishes ahead of time, reheat (as necessary), and serve... and then sit back and enjoy the evening.

 

Chevre Devils by gingerroot

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Chevre Devils

 

Tuscan Chicken Liver Pate by gluttonforlife

Tuscan Chicken Liver Pate

 

Roasted Carrot Soup by Reeve

Roasted Carrot Soup

 

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon, and Pecorino by merrill

 

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon, and Pecorino

 

Pasta al Forno with Pumpkin and Pancetta by merrill

Pasta al Forno

 

Sausage and Kale Dinner Tart by My Pantry Shelf

Sausage and Kale Dinner Tart

 

Eggplant Parmesan by Nancy Jo

Eggplant Parmesan

 

Short Ribs with Beer and Buckwheat Honey by merrill

Short Ribs with Beer and Buckwheat Honey

 

Sour Cream Dinner Rolls by AntoniaJames

Sour Cream Dinner Rolls

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2 Comments

CandaceKaru October 22, 2011
Wowza! I've got to try all of these...company or not.
 
drbabs October 20, 2011
Thanks; you just gave me great ideas for my book group's Food52 book party next week.