Make These Festive Vegetarian Dishes for Dinner This Holiday Season
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Food & Drink
Make These Festive Vegetarian Dishes for Dinner This Holiday Season
December 15, 2023
Whether you’re preparing for guests with vegetarian preferences or simply looking for a lighter take on classic holiday party food, there’s no reason not to explore new seasonal traditions—especially when they’re recipes coming from the kitchen of Melissa Norton. Jenni tapped the chef behind Cucina Melissa for her own recent vegetable-forward gathering, and the spread was everything you’d expect and more. For a behind-the-scenes breakdown of everything from décor to the mouthwatering details—including full recipes for every dish—keep reading.
The Setting
An ode to classic winter scenes, Jenni’s table was pure holiday perfection. Grounded by any-season dinnerware she can always count on and enhanced with a few simple seasonal touches—festive holiday greenery and a nostalgic palette of reds and greens—her everyday table was transformed into an occasion-worthy setting without any extra effort.
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The Menu
Regardless of whether or not your guests are vegetarian, this garden-inspired spread from chef Melissa Norton is guaranteed to inspire seconds. Laden with delectable seasonal flavors and packed with essential protein—no meat necessary—each of them can easily function as a main dish or the perfect holiday sides. Not to mention, they’re as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate.
The Extras
In the name of more effortless occasions, there’s nothing wrong with sourcing a few elements from elsewhere—especially when it’s something as show-stopping and bespoke as a cheeseboard from local Los Angeles favorite, Lady and Larder. For your own gathering, take a cue from Jenni’s handbook and lean on local artisans and vendors for that extra-special touch.
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Photos by Bliss Kaufman