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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Grilled zucchini with olive oil

When the warm weather arrives, I love making these zucchini slices, roasted in olive oil and seasoned with spices. They’re very easy to make, especially if you use a mandoline to slice them and roast ...

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Semi-cured foie gras in a terrine

I decided to try my hand at making my first homemade semi-cured foie gras in a terrine! To create this recipe, I gathered all the best tips and techniques I’d picked up from a previous cooking class, ...

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Here is a very simple recipe for rabbit in gibelotte (sometimes incorrectly spelled "lapin en gibelote"). What is rabbit gibelotte? Gibelotte, which comes from the term "gibelet" ...

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My Easy and Light Fig Jam

Here is my recipe for fig jam—easy to make, light, and delicious. It’s already been tested and approved by family and friends! Since figs are naturally low in pectin, you’ll need to add some extra. ...