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Home | Recipes | Weekend Projects® | Page 3

Weekend Projects®

Welcome to the weekend projects category page, which features a collection of recipes that are perfect for tackling on a lazy weekend. These recipes are more involved than our weeknight winners, and are perfect for those occasions when you’re looking to spend more time in the kitchen or are preparing a special meal for loved ones.

From homemade bread and pasta to slow-cooked stews and roasts, these recipes require a bit more effort but are worth it in the end. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or want to hone your culinary skills, our weekend projects recipes are sure to impress.

A stack of four cinnamon raisin bagels.
A apple rose tart on a glass cake stand.

Apple Rose Tart

6 hrs 30 mins

An apple cinnamon pull-apart bread on a piece of parchment paper on top of a wire cooling rack, with apple slices, a glass plate, and a knife in the background.

Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

2 hrs 45 mins

2 rectangular plates with scoops of dark chocolate gelato, one on a scoop and one in a cone, surrounded by squares of dark chocolate and a bowl of cocoa.

Dark Chocolate Gelato

7 hrs

A smoked chicken on a piece of crumpled parchment paper with a knife and a bowl of spice rub on the side.

Smoked Chicken

5 hrs 30 mins

A close-up of a casserole dish filled with macaroni and cheese, with a large spoonful being lifted out.

Smoked Mac and Cheese

1 hr 25 mins

A pan full of turkey meatballs with tomato sauce, beside a chopping board with Parmesan and a bowl of parsley.

Italian-Style Turkey Meatballs

1 hr 15 mins

A loaf of Everything Bagel Bread in a Challenger Bread Pan

No-Knead Everything Bagel Bread

19 hrs

A glass bowl partially filled with Thai chili jam and a spoon on the side.

Thai Chili Jam

1 hr

A piece of smoked salmon with bourbon marinade on a baking sheet with lemon slices and a fork.

Smoked Salmon with Bourbon Marinade

11 hrs

Three crab cakes with ritz crackers on a metal tray with a small bowl of lemon butter, lemon wedges, and dill sprigs nearby.

Crab Cakes with Ritz Crackers

6 hrs

A bowl of Texas-style chili with pork and brisket with a fork, spoon, and bowls of lime, cilantro, and pickled jalapenos on the side.

Texas-Style Chili with Pork and Brisket

2 hrs 30 mins

A sliced smoked pork tenderloin with maple chipotle glaze on a white plate.

Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Maple Chipotle Glaze

1 hr 10 mins

A black bowl filled with Macanese Portuguese chicken curry with dishes of naan and lemon wedges beside it.

Macanese Portuguese-Inspired Chicken Curry

2 hrs 30 mins

A torn loaf of focaccia with herbs and salt and sprigs of rosemary, a knife, and a hunk of pecorino on the side.

Focaccia

13 hrs

Pieces of Rodney Scott's whole bbq chicken on a cutting board with a knife beside them.

Rodney Scott’s Whole BBQ Chicken

3 hrs 45 mins

Five rye bagels with assorted toppings on them.

Rye Bagels

20 hrs 30 mins

The components for moutabal -- eggplant, tahini, and yogurt -- being mixed in a bowl with a fork with a charred eggplant on the side.

Moutabal ~ Roasted Eggplant, Yogurt, and Tahini Dip

1 hr

A pot of homemade tagliatelle with grated Parmesan on top and a wooden spoon in the pasta.

Homemade Tagliatelle

2 hrs

A slice of focaccia with olives and rosemary on a white plate with a knife resting beside it.

Focaccia with Olives and Rosemary

18 hrs

A partially sliced loaf of whole-wheat sandwich bread on a wooden cutting board.

Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread

15 hrs

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