Dairy
Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Souffles
These first-course soufflés are just right for entertaining because most of the preparation is done ahead.
Chilled Cream of Celery Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Prawn Tandoori
Inspired by the ancient cuisine of Indian kings and queens, this from Appam Restaurant's owner-chef Irene Trias bursts with exotic flavors, yet it is light, refreshing and very kind to the heart.
Layered Ham and Vegetable Salad
The layered salad was popular in the Midwest throughout the seventies. We've updated it for today's speedy lifestyles and lightened-up diets. Round out the meal with a basket of corn bread, and mugs of tomato soup.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Caesar-Style Salad
This take on classic Caesar salad uses nonfat yogurt in place of oil and egg (or oil and mayonnaise) for a lean but creamy dressing that is enhanced by grated Parmesan.
Irish Wheat Bread
By Beatrice Ojakangas
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice and Raisins
By Jivka Batchvarova-Copley
Chilled Pea Broth with Lemon Cream
We think bowls made of ice are the perfect vessel for this soup, but if space is tight in your freezer, regular soup bowls will work just fine.
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 8 1/2 hr (includes chilling)