17 recipes perfect for the long weekend

Ah, the long weekend — those glorious extra days that stretch time like dough under a baker's hands. If you're someone who finds joy in preparing food, then this is the time to roll up your sleeves and dive into recipes that demand a bit more than your usual weeknight fare. These aren't labor-intensive chores or batch-cooking projects; they're meals you can enjoy making — and eating — right away.

Imagine indulging in the triumph of homemade croissants as they emerge hot and buttery, or weaving the rich tapestry of flavors in a sumptuous vegetable biryani. Picture yourself attempting a chocolate soufflé and watching it rise like a dream, or cultivating your own rye starter from scratch (what will you name it?). The recipes we've gathered here are ideal for the long weekend kitchen, and they might just elevate your culinary game too.

Classic Eggs Benedict with Easy Hollandaise

Vegetable Biryani

Mushroom and Dill Tart

Vegetarian Roast Goose 

Creamy Orzo with Roasted Portobello Mushrooms and Sherry-Maple Caramelized Onions

Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

Beef Wellington for Two

Paella del Carmen

Heritage Duck Rice Bowl 

Chocolate Soufflé

Traditional Glazed Fruit Tart

Croissants 

Montreal Bagels 

Flaky Berry Pie Squares

Orange-Infused Blueberry Pie with Braided Top

Banana Cream Pie Éclairs 

Making Rye Starter from Scratch