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!

Alsace and Lorraine

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My Easy Sweet Gugelhupf

Here is my Alsatian mother’s recipe for an easy, homemade sweet Kougelhopf (pronounced “Kouglof”). It’s a cake I absolutely love, and I make it very often, much to the delight of the whole ...

Provence

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Sautéed zucchini with black olives

These sautéed zucchini with black olives are one of my go-to recipes, which I make all the time once the warm weather arrives. It captures all the flavors of my native Provence: garlic, olive oil, ...

Thailand

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Coconut milk with chia seeds

Here is my recipe for a delicious, exotic dessert: coconut milk with chia seeds. Chia seeds, which originate from Mexico, are very rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. When soaked in ...

United States

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Homemade Dark Chocolate Cookies

It was my buddy Freddie who used to bake these cookies in our dorm, to share with all our friends on the floor. He gave me the recipe after I promised him I’d always use dark chocolate to make them ...

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Strawberry Salad with Lemon and Verbena

Here’s my super-simple recipe for lemon-verbena strawberry salad, just the way we make it at home. It’s a super easy and quick recipe, and very light, since it doesn’t call for any added sugar—just ...

West Indies

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Chayote with herbs

These herb-seasoned chayotes might just be a wonderful culinary discovery for you, just as they were for me. A friend recently shared some of his harvest with me, and that’s how I learned to cook and ...

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Goat Cheese and Leek Tart

This goat cheese and leek tart recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. It’s as delicious as it is beautiful, with its deliciously golden slices of goat cheese and whole-wheat shortcrust ...

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Pear and Pistachio Tart

Here’s one of my most labor-intensive recipes, but it’s so delicious—I’m talking about the pear and pistachio tart. If you want to pull out all the stops for a gourmet meal, I recommend serving this ...

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Lamb Navarin with Fresh Vegetables

I made this recipe for lamb navarin with fresh spring vegetables for an Easter dinner with friends, and we all loved it. It’s the perfect dish for spring, with all those fresh vegetables brightening ...

Provence

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Easy Provençal Ratatouille

Here’s my recipe for an easy Provençal ratatouille, which will let you prepare this delicious traditional dish without spending too much time on it. In fact, we’ll cook all the vegetables in the same ...