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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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Monkfish Terrine

Here is the recipe for monkfish terrine, which my mom made for us for Christmas dinner. This monkfish “loaf” is prepared in a loaf pan, using eggs as a binder, and is then cooked in a water bath. It ...

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Provençal Beef Stew

The kids came home for the holidays, so I made them my mother’s famous Provençal beef stew. I use beef cheek for this dish, which I marinate the night before in an aromatic red wine broth. The next ...

Hungary

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Fennel rye flatbreads

I found this recipe for fennel rye flatbreads in the book , which, despite its small size, is an endless source of discovery for me! This book will take you on a journey around the world in search of ...

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My Traditional Yule Log

Here is my recipe for the traditional Yule log, just the way my mom always made it. It’s a real treat that requires quite a bit of preparation, but the result is truly excellent. So I decided to ...

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Lentil Soup with Ricotta

Here is my recipe for lentil soup with ricotta, inspired by the recipe in the book . I’ve slightly modified the ingredients and instructions from the original recipe to simplify a few steps. In the ...

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Almond milk panna cotta with roasted clementines

I created this recipe for almond milk panna cotta with roasted clementines for a lunch with my coworkers. The verdict was unanimous: they loved it! With the holidays approaching, this recipe would ...

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Cream of parsnip, mushroom, and hazelnut soup

I discovered this recipe for parsnip soup with mushrooms and hazelnuts in the book . This little book offers simple and clever recipes to help you get started with vegan cooking without sacrificing ...

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Les Cakes de Sophie

On ne présente plus le célébrissime "Les Cakes de Sophie", qui en son temps a ringardisé le sempiternel cake aux olives ! Sophie vient lui substituer une ...

China

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Mustard Leaf Soup with Turmeric

Last weekend, I wandered through an Asian market near my house and bought some mustard greens and taro. These were two vegetables I hadn't tried before, but they made me want to cook with ...

Italy

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My Milanese-style veal osso buco

I’ve tried several osso buco recipes, but this traditional Milanese-style veal osso buco is definitely my favorite, with its mixed vegetables and slightly lemony sauce. Osso buco (which could be ...