Alya Patel
Alya covers pantry strategy, freezer hacks, and smart batching for busy vegetarian cooks.
Recipes (12)
Orange-Cardamom Pavlova with Pomegranate & Pistachio
Crisp-on-the-outside pavlova topped with orange blossom cream, winter citrus, and jewel-toned pomegranate for a showy holiday dessert.
Pesto Chickpea Pasta Salad
A meal-prep friendly pasta salad with basil pesto, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella for quick lunches.
Bibim Guksu with Cucumber and Pear
Chilled Korean spicy-sweet noodle salad tossed with gochujang sauce, crisp cucumber, and juicy pear.
Kimchi Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce
Crisp-edged Korean kimchi pancakes loaded with scallions and quick dipping sauce for a savory vegetarian snack or lunch.
Crispy Tofu Kimbap with Quick-Pickled Veg
Golden tofu batons, seasoned rice, and tangy quick-pickled vegetables rolled into Korean-style kimbap for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Chickpea Socca Pizza with Charred Veg
A gluten-free chickpea flatbread baked like pizza and topped with charred vegetables, mozzarella, and basil.
Gochujang-Glazed Eggplant Bibimbap Bowls
Roasted eggplant cubes tossed in a sweet-spicy gochujang glaze served over rice with crisp vegetables and jammy eggs.
Root Vegetable Toad-in-the-Hole with Onion Ale Gravy
A vegetarian spin on the Sunday roast classic featuring blistered carrots, parsnips, sprouts, and thyme tucked inside a puffed Yorkshire-style batter.
Grilled Halloumi Chimichurri Grain Bowls
Sear squeaky halloumi, char vegetables, and layer everything over citrus quinoa with herb-chile chimichurri for a punchy weeknight bowl.
Chili Crisp Cashew Brussels Fried Rice
Shredded Brussels sprouts, chili crisp, and roasted cashews turn leftover brown rice into a 30-minute, wok-seared dinner with craveable crunch.
Maple Rosemary Warm Spiced Nuts
Skillet-roasted almonds, pecans, and cashews glazed with maple, rosemary, Aleppo pepper, and smoked salt—ideal for holiday grazing boards.
Cranberry Citrus Brussels Slaw
Shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with ruby grapefruit, candied pecans, and cranberry-orange vinaigrette for a bright holiday side.
Articles (5)
Vegetarian Holiday Entertaining Playbook
Build a vegetarian holiday menu with centerpiece mains, make-ahead sides, cocktail pairings, and hosting logistics.
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Meal Prep Plan for the Week
A five-day gluten-free vegetarian meal prep playbook with overlapping ingredients, storage cues, and grocery lists.
Make-Ahead Lunch Bowls You Can Assemble in 10 Minutes
A mix-and-match vegetarian lunch bowl system using prepped components, flavor maps, and storage cues.
Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes for Cozy Nights
Seven hearty mains and sides—think lentil shepherd's pie, saag-stuffed sweets, and golden stews—to warm up any meatless menu.
Pantry Staples for Plant-Based Meal Prep
The jars, grains, and condiments that turn AI-generated ideas into dependable dinners.