Make-Ahead Holiday Brunch Checklist

Make the fish spread. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Make the dip (but do not stir in the lime juice). Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Make the coffee cake. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature. (Or make and freeze up to 2 weeks in advance.)

Make the granola. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. (Or make and freeze up to 2 weeks in advance.)

Make the grapefruit mixture for the spritzer (but do not strain). Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Assemble the strata (but do not bake). Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Remove the strata from the refrigerator.

Bake the strata.

Remove the fish spread from the refrigerator.

Assemble the vegetables on the crudités platter; cover with a damp paper towel.

Strain the grapefruit mixture and top with the seltzer.

Spread the fish spread on the toasts and sprinkle with the chives.

Mix the lime juice into the dip.