Tag Make Ahead

Plant-based recipes suited to preparing ahead for relaxed meals.

No-Bake Cherry Vanilla Date and Nut Bars

Chewy cherry date and nut bars with visible chopped nuts and seeds on parchment beside a mug of tea.

Tart-sweet cherries, mellow vanilla and little pieces of almond and cashew make these chewy date bars a welcome companion to tea. No oven is needed: process, press firmly and chill, with practical tips for soft dates, a mixture that holds together and neat slices to keep in the refrigerator or freezer.

Vegan Smoked Carrot and Cashew Pâté

Smoked carrot and cashew pâté with carrot ribbons, capers, herbs and lemon zest, beside cucumber, radishes and a bagel.

Set out something a little different for brunch: smoky carrot ribbons folded through a creamy cashew pâté, with lemon, capers and fresh herbs. Make it ahead, let the flavors mingle, then bring it to the table chilled with crisp radishes, cucumber and warm vegan toast for everyone to help themselves.

Easy Vegan Hummus

Creamy hummus with olive-oil swirls, paprika and parsley in a speckled ceramic bowl, with pita nearby.

A creamy bowl of hummus makes room for all sorts of good things: crisp vegetables, warm vegan pita and a sandwich waiting for a generous spread. This easy chickpea, tahini and lemon blend comes together in ten minutes, with simple texture tips to help you find the balance of richness, garlic and brightness you like.