17 Savoury Recipes For A Vegetarian Holiday Dinner

Mini Cheese Balls

We're bringing back the cheese ball with these bite-size versions of the retro party snack. Roll them in your choice of ingredients to coat and skewer each with a breadstick for a fun twist.

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Lemon Pepper Bocconcini

Marinating these bite-size fresh mozzarella balls in a lemony marinade gives the flavour time to develop. Serve them with toasted baguette slices.

Get the recipe for our Lemon Pepper Bocconcini.

Mushroom Tapenade

Start your holiday feast off with this rich tapenade.

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Apple and Canadian Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze

These sweet-tangy pastries are ideal for easy holiday entertaining. Bake them straight from frozen for instant hot hors d'oeuvres or pair them with a crisp salad for an elegant first course. 

Get the recipe for our Apple and Canadian Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze.

Roasted Beet and Spring Pea "Carpaccio"

We replaced the traditional beef with beets in this "carpaccio" to make a colourful dish. Check your local farmers' market or Asian grocery stores for fresh pea shoots—they're the curly, leafy tendrils of the pea plant.

Get the recipe for our Roasted Beet and Spring Pea "Carpaccio."

Pickle Devilled Eggs

Devilled eggs are a tasty and fresh beginning to any meal. We love this recipe for a holiday potluck or big feast.

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Mushroom Bourguignon

This hearty vegetarian meal tastes delicious served with a side of mashed potatoes.

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Vegetable Wellington

Lose the traditional beef stuffing in this flaky, pastry-wrapped Vegetable Wellington.

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Thanks to wholesome lentils and umami-rich mushrooms and soy sauce, even meat lovers will enjoy this vegetarian take on a traditionally meaty comfort-food classic. For faster prep, pulse together the mushrooms, onion and carrot in a food processor until they're finely chopped.

Get the recipe for our Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie.

Butternut Squash Vegetarian Cottage Pie

This cottage pie with vegetarian ground meat has all the comforting flavours of an old classic but with a sweeter, veggie twist. 

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Veggie Parmigiana

Crispy tofu is topped with fresh tomato sauce and gooey cheese in this wholesome recipe. Serve with a bright side salad.

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Cauliflower Steaks With Grape & Pine Nut Relish

This "steak" is vegetarian-friendly but hearty enough for any meat lover. 

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Linguine Mushroom Bolognese

Is there anything cozier than a big ol' bowl of pasta? This hearty lentil-based sauce can be made ahead of time to make your holiday prep easy.

Get the recipe for our Linguine Mushroom Bolognese.

Grilled Eggplant with Fontina, Tomatoes & Basil

This take on eggplant parmesan is super simple and only takes 20 minutes to pull together.

Get the recipe for our Grilled Eggplant with Fontina, Tomatoes & Basil.

Spinach and Artichoke Pissalidière

Pissalidière, a flaky pizza-like tart, is traditionally topped with onions, anchovies and, at times, tomatoes. Here, we've swapped out the anchovies for artichokes to make these bites even more crowd-pleasing, and we've added spinach for a stunning pop of colour.

Get the recipe for our Spinach and Artichoke Pissalidière. 

Creamy Skillet Mushroom Lasagna

Lasagna on a weeknight? We've made it possible with this skillet version, layered with cremini mushrooms, baby spinach and a creamy béchamel sauce.

Get the recipe for our Creamy Skillet Mushroom Lasagna.

Roasted Winter Vegetables with Maple Candied Nuts

Candied nuts add crunch and even more sweetness to this side of roasted veggies. Make an extra batch to serve for snacking before dinner—your guests will love them! 

Get the recipe for our Roasted Winter Vegetables with Maple Candied Nuts.