Recipes tagged with « Make-Ahead »
Yogurt Fruit Squares
Oat and digestive biscuit base baked briefly until golden, topped with a set fruit and yogurt layer thickened with gelatin. Cooling and resting critical for clean cuts. Use berry or tropical purée depending on harvest or freezer stash. Honey swapped for maple syrup for earthiness and better texture binding. Greek yogurt gives richer tang and creaminess. Chill time guides gel set, watch consistency not clock. Double purée batch, one reserved cold for drizzle, adds brightness and contrast. Pick fruit with natural acidity to balance dairy richness. Ideal to prep ahead, saves last-minute stress, store covered to avoid fridge odors mixing.
Endives Stuffed Eggs Bacon
Eggs poached to firm tender, diced crisp bacon, crunchy bread cubes pan toasty in bacon fat; creamy tangy mustard-mayo mix binds celery freshness and snipped herbs. Endives split to hold generous pockets. Cold or near room temp plate. Simple swap turkey bacon, rye bread cubes. Watch eggs timing to avoid overcook. Quick sear bacon, save fat for toasties adds punch and texture contrast. Balance savory crunch with smooth egg filling. Perfect for a make-ahead starter or light snack.