10 easy gratins to organize your meals in the return to routine

Friday 19 September 2025 21:00 - Patricia González
10 easy gratins to organize your meals in the return to routine

Back to school, back to work and back to routine always brings more intense days and less time to think about what to cook. In the midst of the daily marathon, having ready-made dishes that can be frozen well and only need a quick hit in the oven is a real lifesaver. And that's where gratin comes in: simple, comforting and perfect for organizing meals in advance.


The gratin, your great ally

Preparing a gratin the day before, or even in advance and storing it in the freezer, means coming home with dinner or lunch resolved and stress-free. Vegetables, pasta or even leftovers from the day before are transformed into golden and tasty dishes that everyone likes. Plus, they freeze very well and regain their texture and flavor after a few minutes in the oven.

Discover our selection of gratins

Italian eggplant gratin parmigiana

It is a simple and delicious vegetarian gratin , ideal for making the most reluctant to eat vegetables. This preparation brings together all the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine that we love: mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and of course eggplant. If...


Super comforting curly kale, béchamel and cheese gratin!

What's more comforting than a gratin to warm up when the temperatures drop ? Today we invite you to cook curly kale . Accompanied by béchamel and gratin cheese, it will transform into a generous dish , crunchy on the outside and melting on the...


Fish gratin: a simple and easy recipe

Craving an easy and hassle-free meal tonight? Fish gratin is perfect for you! We'll guide you step by step to achieve this foolproof result and share a great meal with your family. It's also the ideal opportunity to get your kids to eat fish! A simple...


Ricotta and spinach lasagna, the best comfort food

Let's make the best comfort food of all time: Lasagna! It is for sure the best meal and here we made a creamy combo of spinach, ricotta, Italian cheeses and bechamel sauce. Awaken the Garfield in you and follow our step by step recipe below ↓


Stuffed eggplant with mozzarella au gratin

Stuffed eggplants are a classic that's as effective as ever! Here, they're stuffed with ground beef, onions, garlic, fresh basil and a little bell pepper for extra flavor. Once stuffed, they are au gratin with mozzarella for a melting, gourmet...


Vegetarian gratin with butternut squash, parmesan and mozzarella - pumpkin parmigiana

You'll love this pumpkin version of the famous Italian parmigiana, a gratin with layers. Here you'll have thin layers of sweet butternut squash slices, with melting mozzarella cheese, topped with a crust of parmesan cheese. We added rosemary for...


Lasagne bolognese: the recipe everyone loves!

If we had to choose one dish that everyone agrees on, it would be lasagne bolognese ;) With its generous layers of pasta, long-simmered Bolognese sauce , creamy béchamel sauce and golden Parmesan gratin, it's the recipe par excellence for a...


Conchiglioni stuffed with ricotta and spinach: the best way to eat pasta!

We're delving into traditional Italian recipes with these conchiglioni stuffed with ricotta and spinach , very often served at Easter or Christmas in Italy, a complete dish that appeals to the whole family! And the recipe isn't that complicated,...


Baked pasta with ham and cheese

Use your pasta leftovers to make this delicious recipe! This easy-to-make dish will please the whole family. You don't need to be an experienced cook to feed your tribe with a smile. Step by step, we guide you through the preparation of this extra...


Sweet potato gratin with coconut milk and curry

We've found the perfect side dish for your meats and fish: a sweet potato gratin! To add even more flavor, we combine it with coconut milk and curry. Super easy to make, this recipe also makes a perfect vegetarian dish when paired with a mixed salad...


Patricia GonzálezPatricia González
Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)

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