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Weekend Projects

When there's time to cook properly.

Recipes that reward a slow Saturday — braises, doughs, and dishes worth the wait.

Caribbean-Inspired

Jerky Roast Turkey

A flavorful twist on the holiday classic, this boneless turkey breast is marinated in a vibrant, spicy, and aromatic jerk-style marinade before being roasted to juicy perfection.

135 min·serves 6

American

Baked Turkey Riggies Casserole

A clever and comforting casserole twist on the Central New York classic, Chicken Riggies. This version uses leftover roasted turkey, spicy Italian sausage, and pickled peppers in a creamy tomato sauce, baked until the rigatoni develops those signature crunchy, browned edges.

90 min·serves 8

French-American

Loaded Butternut Squash Cordon Bleu

A clever twist on the classic ham and cheese pairing, this recipe uses roasted butternut squash as both the filling base and the serving vessel for a rich, savory entree or side dish.

125 min·serves 2

American

Hand-Shaped Gingerbread Snowflakes

A spicy, cocoa-infused gingerbread cookie that uses a clever hand-shaping technique to create beautiful snowflake designs without the need for a cookie cutter.

92 min·serves 15

American

Buttery Parker House Rolls

A classic, rich American dinner roll known for its soft, feather-light texture, iconic folded shape, and generous double-brushing of melted butter.

205 min·serves 24

Swedish

Duck-Fat Hasselback Potato

A foolproof technique for creating the ultimate crispy potato using the Hasselback slicing method and a double-cooking secret for a creamy center and a crusty exterior.

95 min

German

Spiced Honey Pfeffernüsse Cookies

A classic German holiday spice cookie, traditionally called 'peppernuts,' featuring a warm blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg with a hint of cayenne, finished with a bright lemon glaze.

1470 min·serves 48

French

Thousand-Layer Chocolate Brioche

A decadent hybrid between a classic brioche and a chocolate croissant, these 'twisted cousins' feature layers of buttery, laminated dough wrapped around chunks of intense dark chocolate. While the process takes time and patience, the result is an incredibly flaky, rich pastry that is guaranteed to impress.

1080 min·serves 8

American

Roasted Bone Prime Rib Gravy

A rich, deeply beefy gravy made by roasting prime rib bones and simmering them with high-quality broth to create what Chef John calls "liquid prime rib."

315 min·serves 8

Italian

Fennel-Spiced Homemade Italian Sausage

Chef John reveals the secrets to making fresh, juicy Italian sausage at home using a signature seasoning paste and properly fatted pork shoulder.

2945 min·serves 8

American

Low-and-Slow Prime Rib

A foolproof technique for cooking prime rib using a constant low temperature of 300°F, resulting in a perfectly uniform rosy-pink interior from edge to edge without the stress of high-heat searing.

155 min·serves 6

American

Chocolate & Medjool Date Energy Bars

A fast, inexpensive, and healthy alternative to store-bought fruit and nut bars. These energy bars use the natural stickiness of Medjool dates and the rich flavor of Dutch-process cocoa to create a snack that tastes remarkably like a fudge brownie.

195 min·serves 12

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