Weekend Gourmet Projects recipes Page 8

Slow-cooked, layered and show-stopping recipes for the days when you have hours to spend in the kitchen. Here you'll find centerpiece roasts such as herb crusted rack of lamb, beef Wellington and braised beef shoulder, plus pastry work like pain au chocolat and Swiss gipfeli, and desserts such as Italian vanilla bean gelato and layered cakes.

Most dishes involve several stages, resting or chilling time, or a technique worth learning, so read the whole method before you start and plan your timing around the longest step. Choose a roast or braise for a Sunday table, laminated dough for a slow morning, or a make-ahead dessert for a holiday gathering.