Make Ahead Recipes
Discover our collection of delicious make ahead vegetarian recipes
Chestnut & Sage Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Roasted acorn squash halves filled with herby wild rice, mushrooms, chestnuts, and tart cranberries—an easy gluten-free Christmas centerpiece.
Pesto Chickpea Pasta Salad
A meal-prep friendly pasta salad with basil pesto, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella for quick lunches.
Spinach Artichoke Holiday Strata
Overnight sourdough strata with garlicky spinach-artichoke filling, gruyère, and sun-dried tomatoes—perfect for Christmas brunch.
Peppermint Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème
Silky dark chocolate custards infused with peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes—an elegant make-ahead dessert.
Porcini Roasted Mushroom Wellington
Holiday-worthy mushroom duxelles, roasted vegetables, and buttery puff pastry wrapped into a showstopping vegetarian main.
Cranberry Citrus Brussels Slaw
Shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with ruby grapefruit, candied pecans, and cranberry-orange vinaigrette for a bright holiday side.
Brown Butter Gingerbread Trifle
Layers of gingerbread cake cubes, cinnamon pastry cream, and brown-butter mascarpone whipped cream crowned with sugared cranberries.
Spinach Ricotta Lasagna
Layers of silky noodles, garlicky marinara, and creamy spinach ricotta bake into the ultimate vegetarian comfort casserole.
Mediterranean Panzanella
Toasted bread cubes soak up a lemony vinaigrette with tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, feta, and herbs.
Crispy Kale Caesar Salad
Lacinato kale massaged with creamy vegetarian Caesar dressing, roasted chickpea croutons, and shaved Parmesan.
Spinach Mushroom Quiche
Flaky pie crust filled with sautéed mushrooms, baby spinach, Gruyère, and a silky egg custard.
Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper with a gingery peanut dipping sauce.
Pistachio Rose Overnight Chia Parfaits
Creamy almond milk chia pudding layered with rosewater yogurt, pistachios, and fresh berries for a make-ahead dessert-breakfast hybrid.
Cardamom Pistachio Overnight Quinoa Parfaits
Prep-ahead breakfast jars layered with creamy cardamom yogurt quinoa, roasted pistachios, and spiced citrus compote.
Saag Paneer Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Slow-roasted sweet potatoes overflow with creamy garam masala spinach and seared paneer for cozy vegetarian comfort food.