Onions can be cooked in advance. If root vegetables such as carrots or potatoes are to be served hot, it’s usually better to keep them warm until you need them rather than refrigerating them. Mushrooms can be cooked in advance, usually over very, very high heat, then gently reheated. Cauliflower and cabbage can be cooked ahead.
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