Suzanne Lehrer

Suzanne Lehrer is a writer and recipe developer in New York and a recipe editor for Cooking Channel. When not curating her budding hot sauce collection, she puts her French Culinary Institute education to good use in kitchens all around town. Follow her recipes and cooking adventures at TheSuzChef.com and on twitter @the_suzchef.

Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Chicken-Feta Meatballs With Chive Yogurt and Carrots

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Make-Ahead Chicken-Feta Meatballs With Chive Yogurt and Carrots

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Make-Ahead Turkey and Egg Strata

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Breakfast and Brunch

Make-Ahead Turkey and Egg Strata

This custardy casserole gets layers of bread, meat, vegetables and cheese, lasagna-style.

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Make-Ahead Detox Turkey Soup

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Make-Ahead Detox Turkey Soup

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Make-Ahead Turkey Waldorf Salad With Fennel, Roasted Grapes, and Spicy Walnuts

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Make-Ahead Turkey Waldorf Salad With Fennel, Roasted Grapes, and Spicy Walnuts

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Harissa Couscous With Pear, Kale, and Lemon

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Make-Ahead Harissa Couscous With Pear, Kale, and Lemon

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Braising and Stewing

Make-Ahead Mushroom Tomato Bread Soup

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Make-Ahead Steak with Hazelnut Gremolata and Cauliflower

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Coconut Forbidden Rice with Tofu and Summer Fruit

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Make-Ahead Coconut Forbidden Rice with Tofu and Summer Fruit

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Make-Ahead Spaghetti With Arugula Jalapeño Pesto and Zucchini

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Curry Pork Skewers with Vermicelli

A quick make-ahead lunch that uses Thai curry paste to pack big flavor into broiled pork skewers.

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Make-Ahead Curry Pork Skewers with Vermicelli

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Make-Ahead Zucchini and Quinoa Dill Bisque

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Eggplant with Snap Peas and Basil

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Make-Ahead Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Eggplant with Snap Peas and Basil

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Make-Ahead Bulgur Pita Pockets with Spiced Chickpeas, Carrots, and Tahini

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Salami Sub with White Bean Spread and "Kale-Slaw"

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Make-Ahead Salami Sub With White Bean Spread and Kale-Slaw

The key to a make-ahead sub is choosing toppings that won't wilt or dry out.

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Mustardy Quinoa with Sausage, Potato, and Tarragon

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Make-Ahead Mustardy Quinoa With Sausage, Potato, and Tarragon

Flavorful potatoes and satisfying grains with spicy arugula and rich sausage.

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Spicy Green Bean Salad with Sesame-Lime Tofu

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Make-Ahead Spicy Green Bean Salad with Sesame-Lime Tofu

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Chimichurri Shrimp and Corn Salad

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Make-Ahead Chimichurri Shrimp and Corn Salad

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Turmeric Mushroom Stir-Fry with Herbs and Vermicelli

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Make-Ahead Turmeric Mushroom Stir-Fry with Herbs and Vermicelli

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Pea Soup with Shallot, Lemon, and Parmesan

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Make-Ahead Pea Soup With Shallot, Lemon, and Parmesan

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Marinated Cucumber Salad with Radishes, Dill, and Shrimp

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Make-Ahead Marinated Cucumber Salad with Radishes, Dill, and Shrimp

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Make-Ahead Spring Vegetable Soup with Pesto

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Make-Ahead Spring Vegetable Soup with Pesto

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Roast Chicken and Kale Salad with Tahini, Apricots, and Almonds

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Make-Ahead Roast Chicken and Kale Salad with Tahini, Apricots, and Almonds

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Grilled Bloody Mary Salsa

Charred tomatoes are mixed with lemon, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, plus fresh chile de arbol.

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Charred Tomatillo and Yellow Pepper Salsa

Charring the vegetables adds a smoky edge that complements their natural sweetness.

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Peach Salsa With Pickled Red Onions and Serrano Chilies

Quick-pickled red onions and sweet fresh peaches balance the heat of serrano chilies in this bold, tangy, vibrant mix.

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Ancho-Chipotle Salsa With Chocolate and Fried Almonds

Cocoa, sweet ancho, smoky chipotle, and toasty fried almonds combine for a thick puréed salsa with an earthy-sweet flavor.

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Walnut-Habanero Salsa With Roasted Garlic and Orange

Roasted garlic and toasted nuts temper the bold flavor of this habanero- and orange juice-spiked dip.

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Farro with Radicchio, Prosciutto and Orange

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Make-Ahead Farro with Radicchio, Prosciutto and Orange

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Make-Ahead Radish Fattoush Salad

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Lunch Box: Make-Ahead Radish Fattoush Salad

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