Prepared in advance : Our Recipe Ideas

Prepared in advance : All recipes and menus

Here you’ll find all the recipes that are perfect for making ahead of time—carefully crafted with love by the site’s foodies!

Preparing meals in advance is a simple and effective way to stay organized in your daily life. Recipes that can be planned ahead save time, reduce the stress of last-minute meals, and help you take better control of your diet.

Whether it’s for daily lunches, family dinners, or meals with friends, “make-ahead” cooking adapts to every lifestyle.

On this page, you’ll find a selection of recipes designed to be prepared several hours—or even several days—before serving.

Gratins, slow-cooked dishes, mixed salads, desserts, or freeze-friendly preparations: these recipes retain their flavor and even improve with time. They’re ideal for optimal organization without compromising on taste.

Cooking ahead also means making more mindful choices: less waste, better-planned menus, and balanced meals always ready to go.

Discover practical and delicious ideas here to plan your meals ahead and make the most of your time, both in the kitchen and at the table!

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Braised beef with carrots

I just cooked this traditional braised beef and carrots recipe for the first time—the same one my mom used to make for us when I was a kid. What a joy to rediscover the taste of this dish—so simple ...

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Chocolate Merveille, Clementine with Rosemary

Here is the recipe for the Chocolate Merveilleux with Rosemary Clementines. I created this dessert for New Year’s Eve, and it was a huge hit with my guests! The recipe for the Merveilleux itself is ...

Southwest

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Homemade dried duck breast

Here is my recipe for homemade dried duck breast, just as we make it as a family every year for the holidays! Dried duck breast is a delicacy that can be served as part of a cocktail dinner alongside ...

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Swiss chard leaf tart

Here is my recipe for Swiss chard leaf pie (or "Swiss chard greens"). This recipe will help you cook this vegetable, which is sometimes overlooked simply because people aren’t familiar with ...

Brittany

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Breton Shortbread with Salted Butter

Here is my recipe for Breton shortbread with salted butter—it’s easy to make and includes all the preparation details. Origins Breton shortbread is a regional specialty, rooted in the pastry ...

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Queen of Sheba Chocolate Almond Cake

Here is the famous recipe for the chocolate and almond cake my mom used to make for us—I call it the Queen of Sheba. This rich, dark chocolate cake is one of my childhood favorites, which I used to ...

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My Authentic Lemon Meringue Pie

Here is my recipe for an authentic lemon meringue pie, which I used to bake for the whole family when I was a child. It used to take me several hours back then, but seeing everyone enjoy it more than ...

Lebanon

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Traditional hummus

Hummus (pronounced "hoom-us") is a staple dish of Middle Eastern cuisine, widely enjoyed in places like Lebanon and Israel. Served there as a main course, it’s enjoyed here as an appetizer ...

Italy

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Onion panzerotti

Here is my original and delicious recipe for onion panzerotti. Panzerotti are small Italian pastries made from pizza dough and traditionally filled with tomato and mozzarella. They are then folded and ...

Thailand

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Kohlrabi Curry

Here’s my recipe for kohlrabi curry with coconut milk, which I find both delicious and unique. It features kohlrabi, an heirloom vegetable that we don’t usually cook with. Ever since I discovered ...