Make Ahead Dinner Party Meals. Eggs benedict casserole with a bowl of hollandaise sauce on the side. Plus, the manicotti is stuffed before it's cooked, making it even more convenient.
Serve as part of mezze for a casual sharing dinner. Coq au vin is a great dish to make ahead of a dinner party. Get everything done, cook, and then warm back through when everyone arrives, before littering with fresh herbs and spreading with yoghurt.