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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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Carrot Top Pesto

Pesto is traditionally associated with summer because it’s made with basil. Here’s a pesto recipe you can easily make all year round, since we’ll be using carrot tops instead of basil. If you’ve ...

Italy

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Tiramisu in a glass

Have you ever made tiramisu, that iconic Italian dessert? This recipe for tiramisu in verrines will convince you that it’s very easy and that the result is stunning! Since tiramisu isn’t very firm ...

Spain

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My Authentic Andalusian Gazpacho

Here is my authentic recipe for Andalusian gazpacho (or "gazpacho" in Spanish), which a Spanish friend taught me. This traditional recipe highlights fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, ...

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Coffee Dessert Cream

This coffee dessert cream is a delicious recipe that will satisfy any sweet tooth! Well, that was just to please Chef Goûtu; the real description is that it’s a coffee dessert cream, part of the ...

Southwest

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Lentils, Toulouse sausages

Here is a classic winter recipe, perfect for a hearty, flavorful meal that will keep you warm. These lentils and Toulouse sausages have been slowly simmered in a vegetable and herb broth. Note that ...

Israel

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Oriental-style chicken meatballs with sumac sauce

To create this recipe for Middle Eastern-style chicken meatballs with sumac sauce, I drew heavily on the magnificent and challenging book . Are these meatballs difficult to make? Don’t be ...

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Blackthorn Wine

If you’d like to serve something other than store-bought spirits as an aperitif, this “vin de buisson” (also known as “vin d’épine”) is perfect for you! Here’s the recipe, just as my father makes it ...

Southwest

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Confit duck parmentier with chestnuts and porcini mushrooms

As a true native of Toulouse, I’d been wanting to make my own duck Parmentier for quite some time. I’d already had the chance to enjoy this dish at a restaurant, and it had left a lasting impression ...

Thailand

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Thai Beef Curry with Cilantro and Lime

This Thai beef curry recipe with cilantro and lime is simply wonderful! The meat, having cooked slowly for several hours, is incredibly tender and flavorful. The accompanying sauce has classic Thai ...

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Spiced Zucchini Tart

I found this recipe for a spiced zucchini tart in the excellent book . In this Mediterranean-inspired tart, you won’t find any crème fraîche or cheese. So this isn’t just another variation on ...