Food 11 Time Intensive Recipes Perfect for the Long Weekend By Alison Spiegel Alison Spiegel Alison Spiegel has been a writer and editor in the food media world for 10 years. In her work, she enjoys building communities and covering everything from cooking tips to dining trends. Also, ice cream.Experience: Alison Spiegel holds a Professional Culinary Arts degree from the International Culinary Center (ICC) and has worked at numerous publications, including the Huffington Post, Tasting Table, Food & Wine, and most recently, Milk Street, where she launched a global network of chefs and culinary leaders, hosted a monthly cookbook club, and oversaw content on a website and Instagram account that were named finalists for the 2021 IACP awards.Alison currently runs digital content at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and writes about cooking on the side. She began writing for Simply Recipes in the summer of 2021. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 16, 2018 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Michael Turek Presidents Day weekend is upon us, and what better way to spend a three-day-weekend in February than by tackling a long recipe—one that requires anywhere from an afternoon to a few a days—that you've been meaning to try? Whether it requires a couple rounds of proofing, an overnight marinade or a few hours of chilling, there's at least one time-intensive dish that's been on your bucket list for a while. Consider this weekend the perfect time to try that recipe out, and the time it requires your perfect excuse to hunker down and stay inside all day. 01 of 11 Focaccia with Roasted Squash Con Poulos This dough requires some beauty sleep like you do, so start it Friday or Saturday night and enjoy it for the rest of the weekend. 02 of 11 Cassoulet Tina Rupp Nothing says comfort like this white bean-laden French casserole, and this version, featuring duck confit and garlic sausage, is extra hearty and fortifying. Get the recipe 03 of 11 Croissants Tara Fisher You might have a go-to bakery (or four) for picking up buttery croissants, but when you master laminated dough at home, your favorite pastry will be that much closer when you're in need. Get the recipe 04 of 11 Crusty White Bread David Malosh Looking for a classic loaf? Look no further than this recipe from Chad Robertson of San Francisco's Tartine Bakery. Get the recipe 05 of 11 Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest David Prince It maybe time-consuming, but the preparation here is quite simple, and if you don't have a smoker, this recipe has a trick for improvising one with tools you have on hand. Get the recipe 06 of 11 Baked Alaska © Con Poulos Between the ice cream, the crust and the assembly, this classic dessert requires a few stages of cooling and resting, but it's well worth the wait. Get the recipe 07 of 11 Best-Ever Cold Fried Chicken Con Poulos Letting this bird rest in seasoned buttermilk overnight is the first step, but the last—letting it cool off for another night—is the real secret. Get the recipe 08 of 11 Moody Tongue's Chocolate Cake Con Poulos This seriously delicious and gargantuan cake from Chicago brewery Moody Tongue definitely takes time, but each component is surprisingly simple. Get the recipe 09 of 11 Pastrami-Spiced Gravlax Ellie Miller Two layers of seasoning—a rub and glaze—make this elevated deli staple one that will motivate you out of bed on your day off. Get the recipe 10 of 11 Three-Day Brined Lox with Anise-Herb Sauce © Antonis Achilleos Or, if you're looking for something a little less spicy, this lox using the Nordic method of wet brining, is equally as enticing. Get the recipe 11 of 11 Napa Cabbage Kimchi Michael Turek Finally, now's the perfect time to start that fermentation project that's been on your mind, so give this kimchi a whirl. You'll end up putting it on everything. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit