Casual Dinner with Friends Menu
With our savvy make-ahead tips, you'll be prepared to entertain with ease. (Serves 8)
Southwestern Turkey Soup
Chipotle-Cheddar Scones
Tossed salad greens with bottled dressing
Cranberry-Apple Crumble
Beer
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Make-Ahead Strategy
Up to three months ahead:
• Prepare and freeze soup and scones.
Up to two months ahead:
• Prepare and freeze topping for dessert.
Up to one day ahead:
• Crush tortilla chips for soup.
• Cut lime wedges.
A few hours ahead:
• Chop cilantro for soup.
• Bake dessert.
Last minute:
• Reheat soup.
• Chop avocado.
• Toss salad.