Anyone who is a vegetarian knows that there are plenty of great veg-friendly recipes out there — even vegan options! But finding something delicious and meat-free to eat at a large family gathering? Not always so easy. And that's why we put together this collection of celebration-worthy Easter dinner and dessert recipes. Planning an entire menu to please the whole family will be a breeze now, starting with this hearty and satisfying stuffed cabbage, which is sure to impress vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Layer mushrooms, brown rice, marinara sauce and cabbage to create a large-format version of cabbage rolls, without the need to fill and roll individual leaves. At the Easter table, it slices up perfectly into a main dish showstopper.

Asparagus pairs wonderfully with just about every main, making it the perfect veggie for your Easter spread. Kardea tops her asparagus with lemon, walnuts and Parmesan for a textured dish that hits all the right notes.

With some pickled-beet juice and thinly sliced red onion, classic pickled eggs get a pink twist. Serve as an appetizer or alongside a leafy green salad.

This creamy, satisfying pasta feels light, thanks to a sprinkling of good-for-you peas and bright, citrusy lemon.

This salad is so, so, SO pretty, and it's a cool example of how quinoa can play a supporting role in a salad. The play of leafy greens against the quinoa, punctuated by the tart chewiness of the dried apricots, makes for a very exciting salad.

This light and airy bread is just sweet enough to go along with your traditional Easter dinner. (Add up to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with the eggs if you prefer it a little sweeter.) Make it the day before, and if you have any left over, make amazing French toast with it the day after!

Chopped spring onions are used to give this rich and creamy potato gratin a bright, fresh pop of flavor.

Can you even celebrate Easter without carrot cake? This fluffy vegan dessert has warm hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, plus an extra-generous portion of shredded carrots for sweetness and moisture. The layers are satisfyingly tall, thanks to applesauce, which reacts with the baking soda and baking powder to help the cake rise. Eggs typically add structure to baked goods, but this recipe has enough flour and shredded carrots to compensate.

Take advantage of fresh asparagus by making this impressive springtime tart.

To infuse cauliflower with garlicky flavor, combine thyme sprigs, sliced garlic, olive oil, salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small saucepan. Once cooked, brush the mixture across the cauliflower and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Once roasted, cut into thick "steaks" for a satisfying meatless main.

These garlicky peas are proof you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a delicious dish, and they’re a great pick for when you find yourself short on time.

In classic Southern style, this is a baked mac and cheese set in a light egg custard and flavored with sharp yellow Cheddar. Creamy and moist, it bridges the gap between those who like their mac and cheese sliceable and those who prefer to spoon it, oozing, from the pot.

This gorgeous spring salad might just be the star of your Easter dinner. With tart apples, aromatic fennel and dill and ribbons of shaved Pecorino cheese, this simple side dish looks as good as it tastes.

Sunny's easy side is foolproof — which is key if you're hosting a big group for your holiday meal. The recipe calls for baby carrots, not the kind of baby carrots you might be thinking of, but rather very young carrots, which are pop up in grocery stores and farmers markets throughout spring.

Put a fun spin on your deviled eggs this year with crushed corn chips, shredded Cheddar and a dusting of chili powder.

Simmering potatoes with garlic, rosemary sprigs and a lemon half will infuse them with flavor right from the start. Pan-frying them until they’re deep golden-brown, then sprinkling them with Giada’s lemon-rosemary seasoning salt makes them irresistible.

Invite the sweet-tart flavor combination of strawberries and rhubarb to your Easter dinner and you won’t be disappointed. A touch of cinnamon in the filling adds a hint of warmth everyone will love.

If you're thinking of going vegetarian with your Parmesan — but want something other than eggplant — this is the dish for you. It's as crispy, cheesy, savory and completely comforting as the original, but it has a nutritious cauliflower base.

Crunchy candied walnuts are so easy to make (and delicious!) that you’ll want them on everything! Here they elevate a simple spinach salad into an impressive holiday-worthy dish.

Easter pie is an Italian springtime tradition that can easily be part of your vegetarian holiday menu. Giada's sweet version has a ricotta-orange filling with a tender phyllo dough shell.

Your favorite comfort soup finds a cozy home in crescent dough. This shareable ring is perfect as a vegetarian option for a big crowd.

In addition to garlic, this highly aromatic gratin gets its flavor from a variety of herbs: thyme, parsley and chives.

Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn't get any better, Ree whipped up this dish with a homemade three-cheese sauce, pureed greens and a crunchy panko topping. This is a great vegetarian casserole to assemble and freeze — just allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight and bake the following day.

This longer, thinner version of broccoli goes great with a simple mustard vinaigrette and chopped hard-boiled egg.