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Make ahead holiday recipes

ChihYu Smith

Looking for make ahead holiday recipe ideas? You’ll find a combination of Asian and Western-inspired flavors from savory proteins to refreshing vegetables and healthy sweets.

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Lamb korma

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Lamb Korma recipe with boneless leg of lamb is creamy, rich, and keto. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make this lamb stew!

Orange roasted chicken

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Roasted spatchcock chicken with maple orange spathcock chicken marinade is the best roast chicken recipe for the holidays!

Garlic chili sauce

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Homemade chili garlic sauce recipe ready in 15 mins.! Inspired by huy fong garlic chili sauce but more fresh, garlicky, and healthy!

Butternut squash soup

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Roasted Whole Butternut Squash 3 ways! From the best roasted butternut squash soup with carrots to toasted butternut squash seeds for Whole30 snacks!

Whole30 salad dressings

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Whole30 Salad Dressing Recipes from carrot ginger to sweet basil and more! Perfect for meal prep or Whole30, Paleo, Keto, Vegan, and Gluten-Free dressing!

Granola yogurt parfait

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Paleo Granola Yogurt Parfait made grain-free! With fruit compote, dairy-free yogurt and crunchy granola. Best Paleo strawberry yogurt parfait on the go!

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